Certified Veterinary Assistant Skills High-Yield Exam
Questions | Verified for Accuracy 2025/2026
Properly prepares the deceased animal for presentation to the owner - correct
answer
Exhibits proper decorum when presenting a deceased animal to its owner -
correct answer
Correctly collects urine through natural means - correct answer When the
animal begins to squat to urinate, technicians often place a shallow container or
ladle under the animal after urination begins.
Knows proper method for collecting urine samples that are adequate for culturing
microorganisms - correct answer A sterile needle and syringe are used to collect
urine from the bladder. The needle is passed through the abdominal wall into a
full bladder and urine is withdrawn directly into the sterile syringe.
Collects urine samples during the correct time of day - correct answer Unless
instructed otherwise, it is usually best to collect a urine sample in the morning,
when the pet's bladder is full and the urine is most concentrated.
Correctly demonstrates the usage of shielded gowns, gloves, and other
protective wear for radio-graphic image acquisition - correct answer approved
skill
Implement and observe recommended radiation safety measures - correct
answer Best practices when working with radiation include limiting exposure,
wearing OSHA approved personal protective equipment, and being cautious of
the environment and all components involved in the radio-graphic processes.
, Handle, use and store radio-graphic image-capturing equipment - correct
answer When working with x-rays in the clinic, proper PPE should always be
worn for protection of the handler from radiation. Wash and sterilize equipment
after each use to practice infection control; this protects yourself and the patients.
To get the best quality x-ray films, technicians are required to manipulate the
equipment and the patient for perfect alignment.
Bathes and dips patients as instructed - correct answer approved skill
Avoids basic hazards and species susceptibilities to certain bath and dip
products when preparing and giving dips and baths - correct answer When
bathing an animal is is important to avoid touching one's face, ingestion of
bathing or dipping solutions by either patient or handler, and getting either of said
substances into the eyes or other sensitive areas of the patient.
Follows accepted procedures when bathing and dipping patients - correct
answer approved skill
Safely cares for animals in runs, cages, stalls, and paddocks - correct answer
approved skill
Uses the bedding types indicated for specific breeds/species of housed animals -
correct answer approved skill
Changes bedding materials in a timely and efficient manner - correct answer
approved skill
Disposes of used bedding materials as needed in a proper manner - correct
answer approved skill
Recognizes and avoids safety hazards in areas where patients are housed -
correct answer approved skill
Questions | Verified for Accuracy 2025/2026
Properly prepares the deceased animal for presentation to the owner - correct
answer
Exhibits proper decorum when presenting a deceased animal to its owner -
correct answer
Correctly collects urine through natural means - correct answer When the
animal begins to squat to urinate, technicians often place a shallow container or
ladle under the animal after urination begins.
Knows proper method for collecting urine samples that are adequate for culturing
microorganisms - correct answer A sterile needle and syringe are used to collect
urine from the bladder. The needle is passed through the abdominal wall into a
full bladder and urine is withdrawn directly into the sterile syringe.
Collects urine samples during the correct time of day - correct answer Unless
instructed otherwise, it is usually best to collect a urine sample in the morning,
when the pet's bladder is full and the urine is most concentrated.
Correctly demonstrates the usage of shielded gowns, gloves, and other
protective wear for radio-graphic image acquisition - correct answer approved
skill
Implement and observe recommended radiation safety measures - correct
answer Best practices when working with radiation include limiting exposure,
wearing OSHA approved personal protective equipment, and being cautious of
the environment and all components involved in the radio-graphic processes.
, Handle, use and store radio-graphic image-capturing equipment - correct
answer When working with x-rays in the clinic, proper PPE should always be
worn for protection of the handler from radiation. Wash and sterilize equipment
after each use to practice infection control; this protects yourself and the patients.
To get the best quality x-ray films, technicians are required to manipulate the
equipment and the patient for perfect alignment.
Bathes and dips patients as instructed - correct answer approved skill
Avoids basic hazards and species susceptibilities to certain bath and dip
products when preparing and giving dips and baths - correct answer When
bathing an animal is is important to avoid touching one's face, ingestion of
bathing or dipping solutions by either patient or handler, and getting either of said
substances into the eyes or other sensitive areas of the patient.
Follows accepted procedures when bathing and dipping patients - correct
answer approved skill
Safely cares for animals in runs, cages, stalls, and paddocks - correct answer
approved skill
Uses the bedding types indicated for specific breeds/species of housed animals -
correct answer approved skill
Changes bedding materials in a timely and efficient manner - correct answer
approved skill
Disposes of used bedding materials as needed in a proper manner - correct
answer approved skill
Recognizes and avoids safety hazards in areas where patients are housed -
correct answer approved skill
