CVA Level 1 Practice Exam questions
with detailed answers
Dalmatian. - correct answer ✔✔ Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin
allergies?
Rex & Sphynx. - correct answer ✔✔ Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to
their fine haircoat?
B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it all. -
correct answer ✔✔ Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a stall?
A. Bedding should be discarded if mold is present, since many horses eat their bedding.
B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it all.
C. When a horse is discharged, all bedding should be removed and the stall disinfected.
D. Pine or wood shavings should be 6-10 inches deep a the stall, and added to as it becomes
compacted.
D. All of the above. - correct answer ✔✔ Which breed will need to be groomed regularly?
A. Lhasa Apso.
B. Keeshond.
C. Chow.
D. All of the above.
100% - correct answer ✔✔ Feline infectious peritonitis has a mortality rate of about _____.
,B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin - correct answer ✔✔ Which of the
following statements is correct?
A. The flea medication should be applied to the top of the fur
B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
C. The flea medication should be applied with a cottonball
D. The flea medication should be applied with cotton applicators
Sense of smell. - correct answer ✔✔ Hunting dogs rely on their ________.
False - correct answer ✔✔ Veterinarians do not need assistants to practice medicine efficiently.,
true or false?
Skunk - correct answer ✔✔ Which animal lacks homing instincts and will be lost if wandering
away from home?
On its side, lying down - correct answer ✔✔ When asked to place an animal in a lateral
recumbent position, you should place it
A. On its back, lying down
B. On its side, lying down
C. With its backside up
D. Facing you
D. All of the above. - correct answer ✔✔ On what body parts are topical medications used?
A. Eyes.
B. Ears.
C. Skin.
D. All of the above.
,false - correct answer ✔✔ OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription
true or false?
C. Both A and B - correct answer ✔✔ When working in a veterinary hospital, 'adjusting to
change' is important. Which is an example of that?
A. New Drugs/Medications
B. Working with different veterinarians
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving. - correct answer ✔✔
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the handling of avians?
A. Turning off the lights can aid in the capture of birds.
B. A paper towel or thin material can be used to capture small birds.
C. Offering treats to a bird may provide the distraction needed to perform a quick procedure or
examination.
D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving.
E.All of the above - correct answer ✔✔ What should you watch out for when feeding and
medicating patients?
A. Lack of appetite
B. Refusal to take medications
C. Constipation or diarrhea
D. Lethargy
E. All of the above
, D. Both A and C - correct answer ✔✔ 2. Collimation of the x-ray beam:
A. should be done to expose as large an area as possible
B. turns the beam at a 90 degree angle to x-ray patients that are standing
C. reduces scatter radiation and unnecessary exposure to the x-ray beam
D. Both A and C
D. All of the above. - correct answer ✔✔ 3. Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay
attention to are?
A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact.
B. Pupil size.
C. How open the eyes are.
D. All of the above.
B. FALSE - correct answer ✔✔ 4. Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the
hospital for quick access.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room - correct
answer ✔✔ 5. Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?
A. Odors will not be a problem as long as they are left in the room's trash can
B. These eliminations should not be cleaned up for 10 minutes, just in case a technician needs
to see it.
C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room
D. Only vomit and anal gland secretions will cause a foul odor.
D. Both A and B are correct. - correct answer ✔✔ 6. The use of ___________ can reduce the
number of people involved in taking an Xray.
with detailed answers
Dalmatian. - correct answer ✔✔ Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin
allergies?
Rex & Sphynx. - correct answer ✔✔ Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to
their fine haircoat?
B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it all. -
correct answer ✔✔ Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a stall?
A. Bedding should be discarded if mold is present, since many horses eat their bedding.
B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it all.
C. When a horse is discharged, all bedding should be removed and the stall disinfected.
D. Pine or wood shavings should be 6-10 inches deep a the stall, and added to as it becomes
compacted.
D. All of the above. - correct answer ✔✔ Which breed will need to be groomed regularly?
A. Lhasa Apso.
B. Keeshond.
C. Chow.
D. All of the above.
100% - correct answer ✔✔ Feline infectious peritonitis has a mortality rate of about _____.
,B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin - correct answer ✔✔ Which of the
following statements is correct?
A. The flea medication should be applied to the top of the fur
B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
C. The flea medication should be applied with a cottonball
D. The flea medication should be applied with cotton applicators
Sense of smell. - correct answer ✔✔ Hunting dogs rely on their ________.
False - correct answer ✔✔ Veterinarians do not need assistants to practice medicine efficiently.,
true or false?
Skunk - correct answer ✔✔ Which animal lacks homing instincts and will be lost if wandering
away from home?
On its side, lying down - correct answer ✔✔ When asked to place an animal in a lateral
recumbent position, you should place it
A. On its back, lying down
B. On its side, lying down
C. With its backside up
D. Facing you
D. All of the above. - correct answer ✔✔ On what body parts are topical medications used?
A. Eyes.
B. Ears.
C. Skin.
D. All of the above.
,false - correct answer ✔✔ OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription
true or false?
C. Both A and B - correct answer ✔✔ When working in a veterinary hospital, 'adjusting to
change' is important. Which is an example of that?
A. New Drugs/Medications
B. Working with different veterinarians
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving. - correct answer ✔✔
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the handling of avians?
A. Turning off the lights can aid in the capture of birds.
B. A paper towel or thin material can be used to capture small birds.
C. Offering treats to a bird may provide the distraction needed to perform a quick procedure or
examination.
D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving.
E.All of the above - correct answer ✔✔ What should you watch out for when feeding and
medicating patients?
A. Lack of appetite
B. Refusal to take medications
C. Constipation or diarrhea
D. Lethargy
E. All of the above
, D. Both A and C - correct answer ✔✔ 2. Collimation of the x-ray beam:
A. should be done to expose as large an area as possible
B. turns the beam at a 90 degree angle to x-ray patients that are standing
C. reduces scatter radiation and unnecessary exposure to the x-ray beam
D. Both A and C
D. All of the above. - correct answer ✔✔ 3. Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay
attention to are?
A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact.
B. Pupil size.
C. How open the eyes are.
D. All of the above.
B. FALSE - correct answer ✔✔ 4. Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the
hospital for quick access.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room - correct
answer ✔✔ 5. Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?
A. Odors will not be a problem as long as they are left in the room's trash can
B. These eliminations should not be cleaned up for 10 minutes, just in case a technician needs
to see it.
C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room
D. Only vomit and anal gland secretions will cause a foul odor.
D. Both A and B are correct. - correct answer ✔✔ 6. The use of ___________ can reduce the
number of people involved in taking an Xray.
