CVA test Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
The minimum amount of fecal matter needed for a routine fecal flotation of a dog
or car would be: - Correct answer-the size of a dime
An iguana is typically 7-12 inches long at birth, but in adulthood may reach a
length of: - Correct answer-six feet
Most oral liquids are administered to horses by way of a stomach tube. - Correct
answer-true
A 22 gauge needle compared to a 20 gauge needle - Correct answer-blue cap/pink
cap
A safety feature designed to protect veterinary workers using or assisting with gas
anesthesia procedures is a: - Correct answer-scavengering system
One purpose of wearing gloves when handling biopsy samples is to avoid: -
Correct answer-infection
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,a simple sugar, a monosaccharide in certain foodstuff, especially fruit, and in
normal blood the major source of energy fro many living organisms: - Correct
answer-glucose
When handling Psittacines, you should: wear gloves, dim the lights, always sedate
with Xylazine, hold the beak - Correct answer-dim the lights
A dairy cow will often drink how much water per day? - Correct answer-45 or
more gallons
Which is not a common syringe size? 2 cc, 3 cc, 12 cc, 30 cc - Correct answer-2 cc
The close monitoring of all boarded animals is important but it is perhaps most
important for: - Correct answer-cats
The common name for Dirofilaria immitis is: - Correct answer-heartworm
When reading food labels, you should know that: - Correct answer-ingredients are
listed in descending order according to amount in the container (greatest-to-least)
The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - Correct answer-16
weeks
An unopened, autoclaved pack is considered sterile for - Correct answer-30 days
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, The minimum time required to properly autoclave, by moist heat, stainless steel
surgical insruments: 10 minutes, 30 minutes, less than 5 minutes, 1 to 2 hours -
Correct answer-less than 5 minutes
The best rule for veterinary assistant to follow with respect to medications stored in
the veterinary clinic is: - Correct answer-never dispose the medication unless
directed to do so by the veterinarian or supervising RVT
Animals with chronic kidney problems should receive a diet that is: - Correct
answer-relatively low in protein
If you are dipping for mange, you should: - Correct answer-put the animal into the
cage dripping and allow it to dry on its own
All of the following the following statements relating to the "human-animal bond"
are false, except: - Correct answer-as a whole, our society is becoming more
attached to its companion animals and treating them more like members of the
family, a trend that has accelerated in the past 50 years
A special solution used for lubricating surgery instruments is called: - Correct
answer-milk bath
Which of the following is not a valid reason for cleaning x-ray cassettes on a
regular basis?: to prevent teh spread of disease from animal to animal, to prevent
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Answers
The minimum amount of fecal matter needed for a routine fecal flotation of a dog
or car would be: - Correct answer-the size of a dime
An iguana is typically 7-12 inches long at birth, but in adulthood may reach a
length of: - Correct answer-six feet
Most oral liquids are administered to horses by way of a stomach tube. - Correct
answer-true
A 22 gauge needle compared to a 20 gauge needle - Correct answer-blue cap/pink
cap
A safety feature designed to protect veterinary workers using or assisting with gas
anesthesia procedures is a: - Correct answer-scavengering system
One purpose of wearing gloves when handling biopsy samples is to avoid: -
Correct answer-infection
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,a simple sugar, a monosaccharide in certain foodstuff, especially fruit, and in
normal blood the major source of energy fro many living organisms: - Correct
answer-glucose
When handling Psittacines, you should: wear gloves, dim the lights, always sedate
with Xylazine, hold the beak - Correct answer-dim the lights
A dairy cow will often drink how much water per day? - Correct answer-45 or
more gallons
Which is not a common syringe size? 2 cc, 3 cc, 12 cc, 30 cc - Correct answer-2 cc
The close monitoring of all boarded animals is important but it is perhaps most
important for: - Correct answer-cats
The common name for Dirofilaria immitis is: - Correct answer-heartworm
When reading food labels, you should know that: - Correct answer-ingredients are
listed in descending order according to amount in the container (greatest-to-least)
The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - Correct answer-16
weeks
An unopened, autoclaved pack is considered sterile for - Correct answer-30 days
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, The minimum time required to properly autoclave, by moist heat, stainless steel
surgical insruments: 10 minutes, 30 minutes, less than 5 minutes, 1 to 2 hours -
Correct answer-less than 5 minutes
The best rule for veterinary assistant to follow with respect to medications stored in
the veterinary clinic is: - Correct answer-never dispose the medication unless
directed to do so by the veterinarian or supervising RVT
Animals with chronic kidney problems should receive a diet that is: - Correct
answer-relatively low in protein
If you are dipping for mange, you should: - Correct answer-put the animal into the
cage dripping and allow it to dry on its own
All of the following the following statements relating to the "human-animal bond"
are false, except: - Correct answer-as a whole, our society is becoming more
attached to its companion animals and treating them more like members of the
family, a trend that has accelerated in the past 50 years
A special solution used for lubricating surgery instruments is called: - Correct
answer-milk bath
Which of the following is not a valid reason for cleaning x-ray cassettes on a
regular basis?: to prevent teh spread of disease from animal to animal, to prevent
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