NAVTA Review Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+

NAVTA Review Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+ This is a potentially deadly disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia petis: - Answer: Plague What is the condition Visceral Larva Migrans caused by? - Answer: roundworms Sharp objects, like needles and blades, are known as: - Answer: sharps What is the name for the piece of equipment that helps you hear a patient's lung and heart sounds during surgery? - Answer: Esophageal stethoscope Chemical compounds used for general anesthesia that are inhaled and exhaled via the lungs are called: - Answer: Inhalation/Inhalant anesthetics The Pulse Ox helps to measure: - Answer: Oxygen saturation levels and pulse rate If you walk into an exam room after a patient visit and notice a dirty instrument lying around, you should: - Answer: clean it first and then place it into a cold sterile tray if necessary Front Desk Staff Should Never: - Answer: Diagnose/Treat/Prescribe medication/Provide a medical prognosis What is the Front Desk? - Answer: The reception area of a hospital where receptionists work Individuals responsible for the upkeep of the front office of a veterinary facility, proper communication with clients, and patient admissions are known as: - Answer: Receptionists Amy is a veterinary technician positioning an animal for an x-ray. She is wearing a lead-lined apron, gloves, glasses, and thyroid collar. She is holding the cat in such a way that her hand is in the path of the primary beam but that hand has a lead-lined glove one. Is Amy doing anything wrong? - Answer: Yes, she shouldn't place any part of her body in the path of the primary beam, no matter what. What does the prefix oto- stand for - Answer: ear In general, prior to termination, what should an employee be provided with? - Answer: a verbal, written, and final warning In order to know how to properly ___ an animal you must understand its behavior first: - Answer: restrain/handle Which of the following is an example of good body language? - Answer: keeping your hands out of your pockets To bring a case of professional negligence (malpractice) to trial, a person must prove: - Answer: a duty owed to a client/ an injury or death must have occurred/ breach of duty/ proximate cause a board-certified veterinarian skilled in the administration of anesthetics (substances that produce anesthesia) is called a(n)? - Answer: anesthesiologist A valid VCPR cannot occur without a veterinarian ___ examining an animal: - Answer: physically Which of the following are considered to be medical wastes? - Answer: carcasses with zoonotic pathogens / vials with live vaccines / Culture plate / Needles and syringes When using the phone with a client, always follow the appropriate code of acceptable social behavior, or: - Answer: Etiquette Tough, dormant forms of bacteria are known as: - Answer: Endospores What is the name for a part of anesthetic machine circuit that discards excess gas in a safe manner? - Answer: scavenging system Lice are: - Answer: external parasites What can you do to help prevent the spread of a zoonotic disease or from simply getting one yourself? - Answer: Pick up after your animal / Wash and thoroughly cook all of your food / Use sprays and proper attire to avoid getting bit by a mosquito / Maintain proper hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly Toxoplasmosis is most responsible for: - Answer: Birth defects or miscarriage The fungi that causes ringworm thrives on: - Answer: sweat This is a test that analyzes the number, shape, and kind of blood cells found in the sample: - Answer: Blood smear What should you do when mixing a chemical concentrate with water? - Answer: always add the chemical to the water In the U.S., with rare exception, all pets (mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets) have a legal requirement to be vaccinated against: - Answer: rabies subcutaneous means: - Answer: under the skin What kind of footwear would be most acceptable to wear in a veterinary clinic - Answer: closed-toe shoes A hospital-acquired infection is technically known as a: - Answer: nosocomial infection These are best used to hold surgical drapes over a patient: - Answer: towel clamps Clinics strive to avoid high rates of employee turnover, which refers to what? - Answer: The replacement of an employee with a new employee Ethylene Oxide - Answer: is an explosive gas / is a flammable gas / can cause abortion / can cause cancer What kind of marketing focuses on getting clientele (those that aren't of the practice yet)? - Answer: external What is the name for a measurement of the full potential movement of a joint? - Answer: range of motion Medical records are: - Answer: property of the veterinary facility What are E-collars? - Answer: They're used to stop animals from biting themselves or from scratching their face Veterinary medicine includes the need to: - Answer: know your medicine / be a good businessman / be a good amateur psychologist / be a good detective ____ is a method of nonverbal communication using a physical behavior. - Answer: body language Induction is: - Answer: The time when a patient is given a drug that makes it unconscious Which of the following roles do veternarians in practice play on a daily basis (professionally or semi-professionally)? - Answer: doctor detective / grief counselor / surgeon / businessman Polymyositis - Answer: inflammation of many muscles Of the following duties, which can only be performed by a licensed veterinarian? - Answer: diagnose a disease SOAP refers to: - Answer: subject, objective, assessment, plan Always use the _____ to restrict the primary beam, isolating the area to be radio graphed and minimizing the scatter radiation - Answer: collimator ______ of each state is the law defining which persons may practice veterinary medicine and surgery in the state, and under which conditions. - Answer: The Veterinary Practice Act Polyphagia means: - Answer: excessive eating The cossidian parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects? - Answer: people and cats The ______ is the primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for combating the abuse of controlled drugs. - Answer: Drug Enforcement Agency A strategic component of the Hazardous Materials Plan is: - Answer: MSDS Laparotomy - Answer: a surgical incision into the abdomen ______ can cause a condition known as cutaneous larva migrans. - Answer: Hookworm The best PPE to use when handling an animal infected with ringworm is: - Answer: latex gloves Adduction is: - Answer: movement of the limb toward the midline A client calls to ask for advice. Her dog has vomited several times, and she is concerned that the pet may be seriously ill. She asks if there is anything she can do for the animal. Which of the following is an appropriate response? - Answer: "Yes, I'm sure we can help your dog. May I make an appointment for you so the doctor can examine your dog? MSDS stands for: - Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet Which of the following items are considered appropriate protective equipment when working with radiation? - Answer: Lead apron, thyroid collar, gloves Direct supervision refers to the licensed veterinarian: - Answer: being on site during procedures performed by a veterinarian assistant/being available while procedures are performed by a veterinarian assistant A euthanasia form authorizes: - Answer: death of a pet in a humane manner The correct term for "situated near the surface of the body or a structure." - Answer: proximal Which is the most appropriate label direction on dispensed medication? - Answer: Give 1 Tablet by month every 8 hours A well-designed _____ captures excess gases directly from the source and transports them to a safe exhaust port, sometimes outside the building. - Answer: scavenging system A safely rule when working around animals is to: - Answer: stay alert The correct term for "pertaining to the underside of a quadruped, or denoting a position more towards the abdomen." - Answer: ventral All of the following information must be included on a prescription label, EXCEPT: - Answer: product lot number Surgical patients must be examined within how many hours prior to anestesia? - Answer: 12 hours Ethylene oxide is used in veterinary practices for: - Answer: sterilization As a Veterinary staff member who handles most of the euthanasia in a practice, what is an appropriate step for you to take to handle your feelings of lost? - Answer: participate in a support for veterinary staff Lingual pertains to: - Answer: the tongue The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners was created to: - Answer: protect the consumer Conditions or abnormalities that are transmitted from the parents to the offspring and that can cause death or illness are known as: - Answer: hereditary conditions When should written forms of communication be sent home with clients? - Answer: after every visit Hazards a veterinary assistant may be exposed to include all of the following except: - Answer: controlled substances What is the best way to address a client's potential financial difficulties in paying for veterinary services? - Answer: Provide an estimate before the client consents to treatment Formalin is a known: - Answer: carcinogenic disinfectant ______ is a superficial skin infection caused by fungus Microsporum canis - Answer: ringworm ethics includes all EXCEPT which of the following: - Answer: legal practices a dispensing fee is added to a medication to: - Answer: recover costs associated with the pill vial, label, and time to fill a script Always secure _____ in an upright position by means of a chain or strap, whether large or small. - Answer: oxygen tanks Animals that are leaving the United States for export to another country may be required to receive a (an): - Answer: international health certificate Emesis refers to: - Answer: vomit In general, prior to termination, what should an employee be provided with? - Answer: a verbal, written, and final warning The body area situated away from the midline is identified as being: - Answer: lateral The preferred site for venipuncture when large amounts of blood are needed is the: - Answer: jugular vein The anode heel effect is due to the: - Answer: unequal distribution of the x-ray beam intensity along the axis A decrease in the number of platelets is: - Answer: thrombocytopenia Plasma that appears cloudy and white in a spun microhematocrit tube is referred to as: - Answer: lipemic Barium sulfate is often used for studies of the: - Answer: gastrointestinal tract The electrons used in radiography are generated at the: - Answer: tungsten filament of the cathode Hind-gut fermenters are also: - Answer: Herbivores Which organization provides testing and acts as a resource to formulate uniform and equitable regulations and policies for pet food? - Answer: Association of American Feed Control Officials Chemical compounds used for general anesthesia that are inhaled and exhaled via the lungs are called: - Answer: Inhalation/Inhalant anesthetics Induction is: - Answer: The time when a patient is given a drug that makes it unconscious The normal heart rate of a cat is ____ bpm. - Answer: 150-210 Toxoplasmosis is most responsible for: - Answer: Birth defects or miscarriage Radiographic density is: - Answer: the degree of blackness on a radiograph Which of the following is an adverse vaccine reaction unique to cats? - Answer: Sarcoma formation This is a potentially deadly disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis: - Answer: Plague Which of the following zoonotic diseases is spread by contact with animal urine, especially from dogs? - Answer: Leptospirosis Sharp objects, like needles and blades, are known as: - Answer: Sharps The fungi that causes ringworm thrives on: - Answer: sweat Plasma that appears yellow tinged in a spun microhematocrit tube is referred to as: - Answer: icteric Diseases such as Lyme Disease, Tularemia, and Rock Mountain Spotted Fever can all be passed on to humans by: - Answer: tick bite Clinics strive to avoid high rates of employee turnover, which refers to what? - Answer: The replacement of an employee with a new employee The WBC that responds to allergies and parasitic disease is the: - Answer: eosinophil Prolonged capillary refill time is: - Answer: more than 2 seconds If the quick is accidentally cut during a nail trim: - Answer: apply a cauterizing agent What is the name for a part of the anesthetic machine circuit that discards excess gas in a safe manner? - Answer: Scavenging system Cleaning surgical instruments before sterilization: - Answer: must be performed carefully as many methods of sterilization will not work in the presence of moisture or organic debris When monitoring a patient under anesthesia, vitals should be retained and recorded: - Answer: every 5-10 minutes Lice are: - Answer: external parasites Where should a radiation-monitoring badge be positioned? - Answer: on the outside of the lead apron What is the condition Visceral Larva Migrans caused by? - Answer: Roundworms Which anticoagulant is preferred for routine hematologic studies because it preserves cell morphology? - Answer: EDTA Where does the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) currently recommend that feline leukemia vaccine be administered in cats? - Answer: Subcutaneously in the left rear limb as distally as possible A slower than normal heart rate is termed: - Answer: bradycardia Whole blood contains which of the following cellular elements? - Answer: Erthrocytes / Platelets / Leukocytes Diagnostic possibilities of an animal's illness are termed: - Answer: differential diagnoses The term caudal refers to structures situated towards the: - Answer: tail Which of the following is caused by a rhabdovirus? - Answer: Rabies The Veterinarian's code of ethics is technically called: - Answer: Principals of Veterinary Medical Ethics The Veterinarian's Oath is the Veterinary world's equivalent of the: - Answer: Hippocratic Oath What does IACUC stand for? - Answer: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee A Veterinary Technician is expected to: - Answer: - work well with other team members - promote public health - help control the spread of zoonotic diseases - continue his/her education while they work as a Tech Veterinarians are required to keep their skills and knowledge up to date in order to serve their patients in the best way possible and keep their medical licenses up to date. This is called: - Answer: Continuing Education A Veterinarian who has not examined your pet in-person is ______ - Answer: not allowed to dx your pet's medical condition nor rx any meds or any other treatment The VCPR is: - Answer: The Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship For whom of the following would it be illegal to prescribe medication that will ultimately be used for an animal? - Answer: - Plumber - Veterinary Nurse - Mechanic - Human doctor To bring a case of professional negligence (malpractice) to trial, a person must prove: - Answer: - Proximate cause - Breach of duty - an injury or death must have occurred - a duty owed to client An IACUC should consist of at least: - Answer: 1 Veterinarian, 1 scientist, 1 non-scientist, and 1 member not affiliated with the institution where the IACUC is being set up. The ______ treatment of animals is the treatment of animals in a manner of action that causes the least possible harm to an animal. - Answer: Humane Why is spotting animal abuse important? - Answer: - abuser might be hurting just about anyone (or any animal) they can abuse - abuser might be hurting children - abuser might also be hurting women - abuser might be hurting elderly Medical records are: - Answer: property of the Veterinary Facility Who sets the standards for Veterinary medical ethics? - Answer: AVMA It will be important for you to review the employee handbook prior to starting a job. This is a handbook which contains policies that pertain to: - Answer: - Drug use - Overtime pay - Sexual harassment - Employee expectations A non-exempt employee is one that: - Answer: receives an hourly wage To avoid a lawsuit, it's important all members of the veterinary facility ensure that: - Answer: - all clients sign an estimate form - all drugs are locked in the drug cabinet - all clients sign consent form - all conversations, phone calls, times, dates, treatments, etc are documented in the medical record Laws that have been developed by judges and courts based on decisions about prior legal violations are known as: - Answer: Common laws What is the name for a document that contains information on product safety and potentially hazardous materials found in a specific place of business? - Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet Child labor laws are governed by the: - Answer: Fair Labor Standards Act Which law prohibits against the discrimination of qualified people with disabilities? - Answer: ADA The Veterinary nurse's code of ethics is called: - Answer: The Veterinary Technician Code of Ethics The science of promoting community health by preventing disease, through health education, by controlling communicable disease, and so forth is called: - Answer: Public Health How often should a client bring in their pet to be examined by a veterinarian in order to maintain a valid VCPR? - Answer: at least once a year This is a legal document which helps safeguard the public against the improper practice of veterinary medicine: - Answer: Veterinary Practice Act Animals have been sacrificed for people's needs to understand physiological processes for how long? - Answer: thousands of years In some states, it's not only an ethical obligation, but a legal requirement to report cases of: - Answer: Animal Abuse The first and most important responsibility in veterinary medicine is: - Answer: Putting the needs of the patient first in order to relieve any suffering or pain they may be experiencing What's a Controlled Substance? - Answer: a drug with the potential for abuse or dependence Which of the following are found in large animal hospitals? - Answer: - Wellness Exams - Advanced Dentistry - Heard Health Management - Specialty Care Large animal hospitals use dx imaging to help figure out what the problem may be in an animal. Which of the following is a dx imaging technique found in any large animal hospital? - Answer: - x-rays - MRI - Ultrasound - CT Which of the following would be best suited to figuring out if a puppy has intestinal parasites? - Answer: mircoscope This is a device that helps determine the concentration of urine: - Answer: Refractometer This is a slender hollow tube inserted into a vein in order to allow for the withdrawal of blood or insertion of drugs or fluids into the veins: - Answer: IV Catheter What is the name for a room where patients are housed in order to be pre-medicated, catheterized, induced, intubated, and provided other individualized anesthetic care prior to surgery? - Answer: anesthesia prep room The art and science of personalizing medication for a patient is known as: - Answer: Compounding A person, one that usually has earned a PharmD, who is licensed to prepare and dispense medication is called a: - Answer: Pharmacist What kind of patient is most likely to be found in an ICU? - Answer: a patient with a feeding tube that is recovering from surgery The ICU is the: - Answer: Intensive Care Unit Veterinarians who offer up their skillset to clinics and hospitals that are in need of their services on a temporary basis, are more precisely called: - Answer: Relief Veterinarians A Veterinarian who treats cattle is likely going to work for a: - Answer: Large Animal Practice The first area clients see when entering into a veterinary clinic or hospital is known as the: - Answer: Reception area A reception area will not have which of the following? - Answer: equipment used for anesthesia If a Veterinarian tells you to pull up a certain radiograph on the computer screen, what are they asking you to do? - Answer: Pull up an x-ray of the patient Which of the following are diagnostic imagining techniques? - Answer: - Ultrasound - MRI - CT - Endoscopy Subcutaneous means: - Answer: Under the skin Which of the following would not be performed in a treatment room of a hospital? - Answer: Heart Surgery A place where pet owners leave their pets while away, usually in 'luxurious' living spaces, with lots of entertainment and individualized attention is typically _________. - Answer: a luxury pet resort A veterinary boarding facility is _________. - Answer: a place where pets can stay while their owners are away The study of cancer is: - Answer: Oncology Physical therapy is also called: - Answer: Physiotherapy In some hospitals, you'll see a red line drawn on the floor, past which you can not move forward unless wearing a surgical cap, face mask, and: - Answer: Booties One or more operating rooms and its adjoining facilities, such as the recovery room and scrub room are collectively known as the: - Answer: Surgical suite Which of the following would not be performed in an exam room: - Answer: a major operation Which of the following would not be found in an exam room: - Answer: Surgical table An equine veterinarian will often looks for signs of lameness in an animal by having an assistant position and move the animal in certain ways. What is the veterinarian looking for in these cases? - Answer: an abnormal stance of gait A ______ is an area located inside a veterinary hospital where equipment is used to analyze patients tests and samples: - Answer: Laboratory A board certified veterinarian skilled in the administration of anesthetics is called a(n): - Answer: Anesthesiologist A ______ is a place where drugs are stored, dispensed, and compounded: - Answer: Pharmacy This is a common-law doctrine which outlines that an employer is ultimately responsible for the actions of his/her employees when such actions occur within the scope of employment: - Answer: Respondeat Superior A veterinarian is expected to provide _______ during emergency situations. - Answer: minimal essential care This is a legal document that helps safeguard the public against the improper practice of veterinary medicine. - Answer: Veterinary Practice Act This is a law that regulates the transportation, care, sale, and handling and treatment of animals in research, commerce, exhibition, or use as pets: - Answer: The Animal Welfare Act Which governmental body is responsible for compliance with controlled substances? - Answer: DEA Who set the standards of care for veterinary technicians? - Answer: NAVTA Rules and standards that govern proper conduct based on what is considered to be morally good or bad are called: - Answer: ethics Which of the following are apart of the Veterinarian's oath? - Answer: - protection of animal welfare - promotion of public health - prevention of animal suffering - protection of animal health The protection of animals from inhumane treatment and neglect is known as: - Answer: Animal Welfare The AWA, from which IACUC derives legal authority, is the: - Answer: Animal Welfare Act When can a veterinarian terminate a VCPR? I. Only When there is no ongoing medical or surgical conditions II. When he/she has notified the client of such a termination III. When he/she has referred any ongoing surgical or medical care to another veterinarian - Answer: II and III Veterinarians have an ethical obligation to treat animals and to report: - Answer: causes of diseases that may threaten public health Purposeful harm to an animal or the failure to take care of an animal properly is called: - Answer: Animal Abuse Not hiring someone because of their race, color, or national origin would violate: - Answer: EEO laws Laws that have been written and passed by the government (legislature) are known as: - Answer: Statutory Laws Liability means: - Answer: legally responsible a failure to act as a most people would act or care under similar circumstances is called: - Answer: Ordinary Negligence What is an attenuated vaccine? - Answer: a weakened version of a live vaccine What does proximate cause imply? - Answer: That it is the veterinarian's actions (or inactions) which were the direct cause of the injury The veterinarian's code of ethics is technically called the: - Answer: Principals of Veterinary Medical Ethics Which of the following are not included in the AWA's definition of animals? - Answer: - Fish - Reptiles - Amphibians - Birds bred for research Which federal law enforcement agency enforces the laws regulating controlled substances? - Answer: DEA What's the name for the law that assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women? - Answer: OSHA Which of these front offices is most likely to provide the most superior service to their clientele/patients? I. A clean area, with warm receptionists, who are efficient II. A clean area with very efficient receptionists who have little time for casual chit-chat with clients III. A messy area with warm receptionists who take quite a while to fax over necessary medical files - Answer: only I Front desk personnel are tasked with: - Answer: - scheduling appointments at the correct time with the correct doctor - keeping the reception area clean - communicating in a positive and confident manner - copying, faxing, and emailing documents between clinics, hospitals, and clientele The front desk is really important because: - Answer: - they are well versed in proper communication with clientele - They are the last place customers interact with - They are experts in proper customer service - They are the first thing customers see Veterinary Nurses are not allowed to: - Answer: Dx The art and science of providing medical support to veterinarians and patients is called: - Answer: Veterinary Technology A graduate of 2 or 3 year AVMA-accredited program in veterinary technology that grants a certificate or associate degree upon completion is called a: - Answer: Veterinary Technician How long does it take to complete DVM? - Answer: 4 years A diplomate is: - Answer: Board-certified specialist A veterinarian is a person who has earned which degree? - Answer: DVM or VMD A veterinarian who is primarily tasked with providing guidance and leadership to medical staff in order to ensure the highest quality care for hospital patients is known as the: - Answer: medical director The person who is responsible for direct oversight of the receptionist is called the: - Answer: Office manager The office manager, hospital administrator, practice manager, or sometimes even the medical director may have to deal with the accounts receivable of the practice, which is the: - Answer: current asset account that shows how much customers owe the practice Most likely, a veterinarian with a DVM/PhD is someone who: - Answer: is seeking to go into research A veterinarian with DVM/MPH degree is: - Answer: likely going to perform work in the public health related field An oncologist is a doctor who treats and specializes in: - Answer: Cancer Veterinary Medicine geared towards the needs of shelter animals and the needs of animal shelters, such as the prevention of disease outbreaks therein, is called: - Answer: Shelter medicine Some veterinarians work in human medical schools, where they are involved in the study and comparison of diseases in all animals, humans included. This is known as: - Answer: Comparative medicine Veterinary Technicians are actually: - Answer: Veterinary Nurses Kennel assistants: - Answer: play an important role in preventing the spread of disease. Team members who are often tasked with feeding animals, walking dogs, and cleaning board facilities, are known as: - Answer: Kennel Assistants Individuals who maintain the proper hygiene of animals are called: - Answer: Groomers This is a team member who helps assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with their roles in a clinic or hospital: - Answer: Veterinary Assistant A Veterinary Assistant is not responsible for: - Answer: prescribing medication ___________ is a test that helps detect the presence of intestinal parasites in cats and dogs. - Answer: Fecal Floats What is the Front Desk? - Answer: The reception area of a hospital where receptionists work Veterinary nurses are otherwise known as: - Answer: Veterinary Technicians/Technologists A medical practitioner trained and licensed to diagnose and treat animals is known as: - Answer: Veterinarian Which of the following personnel are involved in ensuring a veterinary hospital runs smoothly? I. Hospital Administrators II. Practice Managers III. Office Managers - Answer: I, II, and III Which of the following roles do veterinarians in practice play on a daily basis (professional or semi-professional)? - Answer: - grief counselor - surgeon - businessman/women - doctor detective Veterinary Medicine includes the need to: - Answer: - Know your Medicines - Be a good amateur psychologist - Be a good detective - Be a good businessman/women Which of the following is the best way to sterilize moisture sensitive equipment? - Answer: ethylene oxide gas A sterilant (is): - Answer: something that kills off all living microbes on an inanimate object or surface What is antibacterial soap? - Answer: soap that kills bacteria What is an adequate amount of time for disinfectant to properly kill as many microbes as possible? - Answer: contact time When cleaning the surgical suite _______. - Answer: only clean all surgeries have been completed Tough, dormant forms of bacteria are known as: - Answer: endospores Why should uneaten food be removed? - Answer: it may make the patient nauseated and it may spoil Which of the following kills most organisms on an inanimate object or surface? - Answer: disinfection Which of the following kills all microorganisms on a patient? - Answer: none of these answers are correct: - sanitation - disinfection - antisepsis - sterilization The use of liquid chemical solutions to sterilize medical instruments is known as: - Answer: Cold chemical sterilization The most important chemical sterilant is: - Answer: Glutaraldehyde Which of these is best used as an antiseptic? - Answer: Iodine This is a chemical that has a brownish color to it that's used as an antiseptic: - Answer: Iodine When physically cleaning an area you should always: - Answer: - disinfect after cleaning - clean from the back towards the front - work your way from dry to wet areas - clean from top to bottom ________ refers to the proper techniques used to maintain hand cleanliness, which contributes to the preservation of health: - Answer: hand hygiene Nolvasan solution and scrub are actually made of a chemical called: - Answer: Chlorhexidine Which of these best avoided as a disinfectant due to its cancer causing properties? - Answer: Formaldehyde Which of these is best used as a disinfectant? - Answer: pink germicide The exam room should be cleaned ______ and at the end of ________. - Answer: after every patient, every day In the kennels, always __________. - Answer: - pick up any feces and mop up the floor - wash the food dishes - launder the beds or blankets - clean all surfaces with a disinfecting spray, including any cage bars empty the trash when ______. - Answer: - something contagious is placed in there - scheduled - something stinky is in there - its getting too full an autoclave: - Answer: uses steam under pressure An autoclave: - Answer: kills all microorganisms You should always have at least 1 extra pair of ______ at work. - Answer: work clothes Decontamination includes: - Answer: - antisepsis - disinfection - sterilization - cleaning Prior to placing an instrument into a cold sterile tray: - Answer: always wash and dry thoroughly Ethylene oxide: - Answer: - can cause abortion - in an explosive gas - can cause cancer - is a flammable gas The most common method of sanitary control in a veterinary hospital is: - Answer: physical cleaning How often might you need to clean the waiting room? - Answer: as often as necessary since unexpected accidents can happen The destruction or prevention of growth of most microbes on living tissue is known as: - Answer: antisepsis When cleaning the surgical suite ________. - Answer: only clean when all surgeries have been completed Which of these is true of ethylene oxide gas? - Answer: - it is relatively costly to use - it is better for the sterilization of temperature sensitive equipment than an autoclave. - it may take a long time to sterilize equipment - it can be deadly if used improperly Which of the following is best sterilized by cold chemical sterilization compared to all the rest? - Answer: a smooth, clean, and dry metal surgical instrument The way by which ethylene oxide gas sterilizes equipment is by of: - Answer: alkylation What is a vector? - Answer: any organisms that carries and transmits an infectious agent into another organism Who is most as risk for getting a zoonotic disease? - Answer: - the sick - the very old - pregnant women - the very young What is a lesion? - Answer: any local area of diseased or abnormal bodily tissue What can you do to help prevent the spread of zoonotic disease or from simply getting one yourself? - Answer: - use sprays and proper attire to avoid getting bit by a mosquito - wash and thoroughly cook all your food - maintain proper hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly - pick up after your animal A zoonotic infection/disease is _______. - Answer: an infection or disease that can be transmitted from animal to human Toxocariasis is most commonly caused by: - Answer: ingestion of roundworm eggs in contaminated soil or objects A women is looking to get pregnant and is thinking about getting rid of her cat because she read somewhere the cat can cause birth defects due to a parasite called toxoplasmosis. What should you tell her? - Answer: It's much more common for people to get this parasite from undercooked meat and underwashed vegetables. As long as proper precautions are taken, there is no need to get rid of the cat. Households with cats where a women is looking to get pregnant should do what? - Answer: - keep cats away from food preparation areas - clean the litter box at least once a day - avoid feeding raw or uncooked food to cats - always keep cat indoors Toxoplasmosis is most responsible for: - Answer: birth defects and miscarriages The infectious disease caused by the roundworm is called: - Answer: Toxocariasis Ringworm is known formally as: - Answer: Dermatophytosis Kertin is: - Answer: the structural material of the outer layer of the skin, hair and nails The fungi that cause ringworm thrives on: - Answer: sweat Which of the following ways can ringworm be transmitted from animals to humans? I. Direct contact of the affected area with your skin. II. By way of shedding the organisms responsible for ringworm into the local environment III. Through bodily fluids - Answer: I and II The prefix dermato- in dermatophytes, is the nod to the: - Answer: skin Complete the following sentence: "In the US, with rare exception, all pets (mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets) have a legal requirement to be vaccinated against.... - Answer: Rabies If you are walking in the woods and see a fox chilling by a tree, with its jaw loose, saliva coming out of its mouth, and just sort of staring off into the distance with no fear of your approach, you might suspect that it has: - Answer: Dumb Rabies If a dog is trying to attack anything it sees without provocation, it might have: - Answer: Furious Rabies Which of the following are extremely small infectious agents that only replicate in living hosts? - Answer: viruses The technical term from the flu is: - Answer: influenza Which of these are you likely to contract from contaminated urine? - Answer: Leptospirosis Which of these is are good ways to help prevent a lot of bacterial zoonotic diseases? - Answer: - ensuring your pets are not exposed to wild animals - regularly using flea preventatives on your pets - regularly using tick preventatives on your pets - vaccinating your pets Which of these is caused by a bacterium resistant to many antibiotics? - Answer: MRSA Which of the following is transmitted by ticks that your dog might bring home? - Answer: Lyme disease This is potentially deadly disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis: - Answer: Plague Lice are: - Answer: External parasites A tapeworm is an example of: - Answer: An internal parasite While the potential for transmission of Giardia and Cryptosporidium from pets to a human exists, most often these parasites are caught: - Answer: By drinking contaminated water The parasite that causes cutaneous larva migrans is called: - Answer: Hookworm Immature young parasitic worms are called: - Answer: Larvae What is the condition Visceral Larva Migrans caused by? - Answer: Roundworms What is Cutaneous Larva Migrans caused by? - Answer: Hookworms If a needle is attached to a syringe, how should you dispose of it? - Answer: Throw the entire unit into the sharps container What is the best way to recap a needle? - Answer: Use the one-hand method in which you place the cap on a flat surface and thread the needle into it with one hand Vaporizers are part of an anesthetic machine that are: - Answer: Initially filled with a liquid that is then vaporized to an appropriate concentration and delivered to a patient. When you commence working for a veterinary clinic, what should you ask for that is a plan that describes how to handle hazardous substances and one that contains contact information of local physicians and hazardous materials teams in case of emergency? - Answer: Hazardous Material Plan What is the name for the law that allows you to know excatly what chemicals you are exposed while on your job? - Answer: The Right to Know Law What is the name for a flammable, colorless gas, used to sterilize sensitive items in a medical setting? - Answer: Ethylene Oxide Which of these is not a good general safety tip? - Answer: wear loose clothing around moving parts The kind of radiation you should be concerned about when working with radiation equipment is formally called: - Answer: Ionizing radiation What is the name for a badge that measures the amount of cumulative ionizing radiation exposure endured by an individual? - Answer: Dosimetry badge A typical wellness program provides: - Answer: screening and preventative care What do we call the percent share of the costs of a covered health care service that is the client's responsibility? - Answer: Coinsurance Anything that requires, might require, or has required medical or surgical intervention is a: - Answer: Problem Suppression of an action in order to keep it under control is known as: - Answer: restraint ______ is a method of nonverbal communication using physical behavior. - Answer: Body language A defect present at birth, which will most likely not be covered by a pet health insurance policy, is formerly called which of the following? - Answer: A cogenital defect Whose decision will it ultimately be regarding the possible offensive nature of an employee's tattoo? - Answer: The employer's Client education is accomplished through: I. Verbal Communication II. Written Communication III. Hands on Demonstrations - Answer: I, II, & III Good stress is specifically known as: - Answer: Eustress Which of these is an appropriate way to communicate a medical situation to a client? - Answer: Unfortunately, your dog has developed a skin infection _______ is an observable activity or response in an animal. - Answer: Behavior What is an amount of money you must pay out of pocket for health care services covered under your pet's plan before the insurance company begins to pay for these services? - Answer: Deductible The psychological and physiological response to any real or imagined disruptions, demands, simulations, or changes to life is called: - Answer: Stress Sue's dog has a congenital heart condition. Why would the premium for Sue's dog most likely be zero? - Answer: Because preexisting conditions are not covered so there is no premium You and a veterinarian are standing and talking to the client. A veterinarian says the dog has a pheochromocytoma and leaves the room to get some test results. The owner looks confused. You tell them that: - Answer: A pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal gland that can cause dangerously high blood pressure levels and a dangerously high heart rate. Bearing trials and tribulation in a calm manner and without complaint is known as: - Answer: Patience Snoopy is a pure bred Corgi. His mother and father were siblings as were their parents. He loves being outside. Why might an insurance company not cover conditions in Snoopy? - Answer: Because of hereditary condition due to inbreeding The instrument that helps a veterinarian look inside an animal's eye is called an: - Answer: Ophthalmoscope What problems can computers or computer software experience? - Answer: 1) The blue screen of death 2) Viruses 3) Hacks 4) Theft If a surgeon wants to clamp down on a blood vessel to prevent a patient from bleeding out, what instrument would be best used for this? - Answer: Hemostats What is the name for the instrument that is used to look inside the patient? - Answer: Endoscope What are the four major vital signs of a patient? - Answer: Temperature HR RR Blood pressure What is the name for the piece of equipment that helps you hear a patient's lungs and heart sounds during a surgery? - Answer: Esophageal stethoscope The Pulse Ox helps to measure: - Answer: Oxygen saturation levels and pulse rate