American Allied Health CVA Exam Study
Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Veterinary Assistant - CORRECT ANSWER - High School Diploma; animal experience...
Veterinary Technician - CORRECT ANSWER - High School Diploma; 2-year degree
(associate's degree/LVT [Licensed Veterinary Technician] Certification)
Veterinary Technologist - CORRECT ANSWER - LVT-continue education OR Bachelor's
Degree with Veterinary Experience (Medical Lab Specialist)
Veterinarian: Education - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 years undergrad (Bachelors Degree),
4 years Vet Med School (Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine)
Staff Injuries - CORRECT ANSWER - Can include: bites, fall, scratches, exposure to
radiation and zoonotic diseases...back injuries...
Biohazardous Waste - CORRECT ANSWER - Medical waste that can cause infection; ex:
blood, urine, feces, tissues, needles, scalpel blades
Sharps Container - CORRECT ANSWER - Dispose of needles, scalpel blades that have
been used.
OSHA regulations - CORRECT ANSWER - Occupational Safety and Health
Administration; ensuring that the staff are always using the utmost care while handling animals,
equipment, chemicals, etc
Common cleaning agent used in vet clinics - CORRECT ANSWER - Diluted bleach,
antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, anti-virocides, anti-bactericides, anti-fungicide
, Foods & Plants to be avoided by animals- Foods toxic to animals - CORRECT
ANSWER - -chocolate
-grapes/raisins
-avocado
-grapes
-coffee/tea
-alcohol
-garlic
-onion
-human food/scraps
-milk
Priority of Animal Safety - CORRECT ANSWER - Animal safety is most important in the
vet clinic. Making sure all procedures, restraints, etc are done with the most humane way
possible.
Autoclaving/chemical sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER - Autoclaving is done by
applying heat and pressure to sterilize. Chemical sterilization: putting the equipment into
chemicals to sterilize
Types of sanitation: cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, antiseptics
Types of chemicals used: alcohols, aldehydes, chlorine, iodine/iodophors, ammonias
Poisonings - CORRECT ANSWER - Bleach, antifreeze, etc
SDS Safety Data Sheet - CORRECT ANSWER - Lists the use ingredients, how to store,
etc of ALL chemicals in vet clinic/other business
Nosocomial infections - CORRECT ANSWER - Infection/disease acquired at a hospital
Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Veterinary Assistant - CORRECT ANSWER - High School Diploma; animal experience...
Veterinary Technician - CORRECT ANSWER - High School Diploma; 2-year degree
(associate's degree/LVT [Licensed Veterinary Technician] Certification)
Veterinary Technologist - CORRECT ANSWER - LVT-continue education OR Bachelor's
Degree with Veterinary Experience (Medical Lab Specialist)
Veterinarian: Education - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 years undergrad (Bachelors Degree),
4 years Vet Med School (Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine)
Staff Injuries - CORRECT ANSWER - Can include: bites, fall, scratches, exposure to
radiation and zoonotic diseases...back injuries...
Biohazardous Waste - CORRECT ANSWER - Medical waste that can cause infection; ex:
blood, urine, feces, tissues, needles, scalpel blades
Sharps Container - CORRECT ANSWER - Dispose of needles, scalpel blades that have
been used.
OSHA regulations - CORRECT ANSWER - Occupational Safety and Health
Administration; ensuring that the staff are always using the utmost care while handling animals,
equipment, chemicals, etc
Common cleaning agent used in vet clinics - CORRECT ANSWER - Diluted bleach,
antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, anti-virocides, anti-bactericides, anti-fungicide
, Foods & Plants to be avoided by animals- Foods toxic to animals - CORRECT
ANSWER - -chocolate
-grapes/raisins
-avocado
-grapes
-coffee/tea
-alcohol
-garlic
-onion
-human food/scraps
-milk
Priority of Animal Safety - CORRECT ANSWER - Animal safety is most important in the
vet clinic. Making sure all procedures, restraints, etc are done with the most humane way
possible.
Autoclaving/chemical sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER - Autoclaving is done by
applying heat and pressure to sterilize. Chemical sterilization: putting the equipment into
chemicals to sterilize
Types of sanitation: cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, antiseptics
Types of chemicals used: alcohols, aldehydes, chlorine, iodine/iodophors, ammonias
Poisonings - CORRECT ANSWER - Bleach, antifreeze, etc
SDS Safety Data Sheet - CORRECT ANSWER - Lists the use ingredients, how to store,
etc of ALL chemicals in vet clinic/other business
Nosocomial infections - CORRECT ANSWER - Infection/disease acquired at a hospital
