CVA LEVEL 1 FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 BANK
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS CURRENTLY
TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
1. What is the primary responsibility of a veterinary assistant in regards to animal safety?
...ANSWER... Restraining animals properly to prevent injury to the animal, staff, and
themselves.
2. Which of the following is NOT a core component of the "Practice One Medicine" philosophy?
...ANSWER... Using the same drug formulations for animals and humans without veterinary
approval.
3. The term "Zoonosis" refers to:
...ANSWER... A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
4. What is the normal resting respiratory rate for an adult dog?
...ANSWER... 10-30 breaths per minute.
5. The femoral artery is most commonly used to palpate the pulse in which species?
...ANSWER... Dog and Cat.
6. Which piece of equipment is used to measure blood pressure non-invasively?
...ANSWER... Doppler ultrasound.
7. When taking a history, the acronym "VHD" typically stands for:
...ANSWER... Vaccine History and Diet.
8. Proper cleaning of a kennel should follow which sequence?
...ANSWER... Remove animal, remove waste and soiled bedding, clean with detergent, disinfect,
dry, replace bedding.
,9. A dog presenting with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy after ingesting sugar-free
gum is most likely suffering from toxicity related to:
...ANSWER... Xylitol.
10. The proper disposal method for a used scalpel blade is:
...ANSWER... In a designated sharps container.
11. What is the most critical factor in preventing the spread of infectious disease in a veterinary
clinic?
...ANSWER... Proper hand hygiene.
12. Which class of fire involves combustible metals?
...ANSWER... Class D.
13. The acronym "SOAP" in medical records stands for:
...ANSWER... Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
14. The proper method for lifting a heavy object is to:
...ANSWER... Lift with your legs, keeping your back straight.
15. Which of the following is a sign of a fractious cat?
...ANSWER... Ears flattened back, hissing, and tail twitching.
16. The correct order for donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is:
...ANSWER... Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves.
17. A microchip is typically implanted:
...ANSWER... Subcutaneously between the scapulae.
18. The term "PRN" on a prescription means:
,...ANSWER... As needed.
19. Which of the following is a controlled substance that requires strict inventory logging?
...ANSWER... Morphine.
20. The process of applying an antiseptic to a surgical site is called:
...ANSWER... Scrubbing.
21. What is the primary purpose of a radiology log?
...ANSWER... To track radiation exposure and ensure safety protocols.
22. The developer and fixer solutions in manual film processing are used for:
...ANSWER... Developing the latent image and permanently setting it on the film.
23. Which positioning aid is best for obtaining a lateral thoracic radiograph of a dog?
...ANSWER... A V-trough.
24. The "ALARA" principle in radiography stands for:
...ANSWER... As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
25. Which species requires a fasting period before anesthesia to prevent regurgitation?
...ANSWER... Rabbits.
26. The stage of anesthesia where the patient loses consciousness and may show excitement or
involuntary movement is:
...ANSWER... Stage II (Excitement).
27. An endotracheal tube cuff is inflated to:
...ANSWER... Create a seal to prevent aspiration and allow for positive pressure ventilation.
, 28. The parameter measured by a pulse oximeter is:
...ANSWER... Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin (SpO2).
29. Capillary Refill Time (CRT) is considered normal if it is:
...ANSWER... Less than 2 seconds.
30. Which anesthetic agent is a controlled substance and a reversal agent is available?
...ANSWER... Dexmedetomidine (reversed with Atipamezole).
31. The primary waste gas scavenging system is used to protect:
...ANSWER... The veterinary staff from chronic low-level anesthetic exposure.
32. The term "bradycardia" means:
...ANSWER... A heart rate that is slower than normal.
33. Which blood collection tube contains an anticoagulant and is used for hematology?
...ANSWER... Lavender-top (EDTA).
34. The vein of choice for drawing a large volume of blood from a dog is the:
...ANSWER... Jugular vein.
35. The centrifuge is used in in-house laboratory testing to:
...ANSWER... Separate cellular components from liquid plasma or serum.
36. A PCV (Packed Cell Volume) measures:
...ANSWER... The percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood.
37. The most common type of urine sample collected for routine analysis is:
...ANSWER... Free-catch (mid-stream).
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS CURRENTLY
TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+
1. What is the primary responsibility of a veterinary assistant in regards to animal safety?
...ANSWER... Restraining animals properly to prevent injury to the animal, staff, and
themselves.
2. Which of the following is NOT a core component of the "Practice One Medicine" philosophy?
...ANSWER... Using the same drug formulations for animals and humans without veterinary
approval.
3. The term "Zoonosis" refers to:
...ANSWER... A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
4. What is the normal resting respiratory rate for an adult dog?
...ANSWER... 10-30 breaths per minute.
5. The femoral artery is most commonly used to palpate the pulse in which species?
...ANSWER... Dog and Cat.
6. Which piece of equipment is used to measure blood pressure non-invasively?
...ANSWER... Doppler ultrasound.
7. When taking a history, the acronym "VHD" typically stands for:
...ANSWER... Vaccine History and Diet.
8. Proper cleaning of a kennel should follow which sequence?
...ANSWER... Remove animal, remove waste and soiled bedding, clean with detergent, disinfect,
dry, replace bedding.
,9. A dog presenting with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy after ingesting sugar-free
gum is most likely suffering from toxicity related to:
...ANSWER... Xylitol.
10. The proper disposal method for a used scalpel blade is:
...ANSWER... In a designated sharps container.
11. What is the most critical factor in preventing the spread of infectious disease in a veterinary
clinic?
...ANSWER... Proper hand hygiene.
12. Which class of fire involves combustible metals?
...ANSWER... Class D.
13. The acronym "SOAP" in medical records stands for:
...ANSWER... Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
14. The proper method for lifting a heavy object is to:
...ANSWER... Lift with your legs, keeping your back straight.
15. Which of the following is a sign of a fractious cat?
...ANSWER... Ears flattened back, hissing, and tail twitching.
16. The correct order for donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is:
...ANSWER... Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves.
17. A microchip is typically implanted:
...ANSWER... Subcutaneously between the scapulae.
18. The term "PRN" on a prescription means:
,...ANSWER... As needed.
19. Which of the following is a controlled substance that requires strict inventory logging?
...ANSWER... Morphine.
20. The process of applying an antiseptic to a surgical site is called:
...ANSWER... Scrubbing.
21. What is the primary purpose of a radiology log?
...ANSWER... To track radiation exposure and ensure safety protocols.
22. The developer and fixer solutions in manual film processing are used for:
...ANSWER... Developing the latent image and permanently setting it on the film.
23. Which positioning aid is best for obtaining a lateral thoracic radiograph of a dog?
...ANSWER... A V-trough.
24. The "ALARA" principle in radiography stands for:
...ANSWER... As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
25. Which species requires a fasting period before anesthesia to prevent regurgitation?
...ANSWER... Rabbits.
26. The stage of anesthesia where the patient loses consciousness and may show excitement or
involuntary movement is:
...ANSWER... Stage II (Excitement).
27. An endotracheal tube cuff is inflated to:
...ANSWER... Create a seal to prevent aspiration and allow for positive pressure ventilation.
, 28. The parameter measured by a pulse oximeter is:
...ANSWER... Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin (SpO2).
29. Capillary Refill Time (CRT) is considered normal if it is:
...ANSWER... Less than 2 seconds.
30. Which anesthetic agent is a controlled substance and a reversal agent is available?
...ANSWER... Dexmedetomidine (reversed with Atipamezole).
31. The primary waste gas scavenging system is used to protect:
...ANSWER... The veterinary staff from chronic low-level anesthetic exposure.
32. The term "bradycardia" means:
...ANSWER... A heart rate that is slower than normal.
33. Which blood collection tube contains an anticoagulant and is used for hematology?
...ANSWER... Lavender-top (EDTA).
34. The vein of choice for drawing a large volume of blood from a dog is the:
...ANSWER... Jugular vein.
35. The centrifuge is used in in-house laboratory testing to:
...ANSWER... Separate cellular components from liquid plasma or serum.
36. A PCV (Packed Cell Volume) measures:
...ANSWER... The percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood.
37. The most common type of urine sample collected for routine analysis is:
...ANSWER... Free-catch (mid-stream).
