CVA Level 1 – Practice Exam and Study Guide
15. Which horse color has distinct markings that include a dark stripe down the middle of their
back?
A. Appaloosa
B. Buckskin
C. Dun
D. Sorrel - correct answer ✔✔ C. Dun
19. What protection should be taken when handling chemotherapeutic drugs?
A. Double gloves.
B. Impenetrable mask.
C. Protective eye wear.
D. All of the above. - correct answer ✔✔ D. All of the above.
23. What do you do when the sample can be seen in the activation window?
A. Press the button on the test kit until it clicks.
B. Read the results.
C. Rotate the test clockwise.
D. Thoroughly mix the conjugate. - correct answer ✔✔ A. Press the button on the test kit until
it clicks.
24. When working with a dog that is suspected of having distemper, what precautions should be
taken?
A. No precautions are needed unless the dog tests positive for the virus.
B. The dog should be kept in isolation
C. Personal protective equipment should be placed on the dog
, D. Staff should wear masks when treating the animal - correct answer ✔✔ B. The dog should be
kept in isolation
18. What is the name of the badge that should be worn at all times of radiation exposure.
A. Doppler.
B. Dosimeter.
C. Tonometer.
D. Osscillometric. - correct answer ✔✔ B. Dosimeter.
20. How long does it typically take for an animal to show signs/symptoms of rabies?
A. 21 days
B. 7 days
C. 14 days
D. 10 days - correct answer ✔✔ D. 10 days
27. What should you do if you are asked to sterilize a kennel?
A. Remove any items or waste left behind
B. Use chemicals to kill most microorganisms
C. Completely eliminate microorganisms
D. Reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level - correct answer ✔✔ C. Completely
eliminate microorganisms
29. One oz (ounce) of a liquid medication is the equivalent of ___________________.
A. 30 milliliters
B. 2 tablespoons
C. 6 teaspoons
D. all are correct - correct answer ✔✔ D. all are correct
, 31. Which breed seems to have a pre-disposition to cancer and heart conditions?
A. Doberman.
B. Great Dane.
C. Akita.
D. Boxer. - correct answer ✔✔ D. Boxer.
34. Which often misunderstood breed is restricted in some states and cities?
A. Fox Terrier
B. Bull Terrier
C. Cairn
D. Staffordshire Terrier - correct answer ✔✔ D. Staffordshire Terrier
38. Approximately 50-70% of cats with FIP will also test positive for what virus?
A. Feline Distemper
B. Feline Leukemia
C. Rabies
D. FIV - correct answer ✔✔ B. Feline Leukemia
40. What do the lead gloves and aprons guard against?
A. Direct radiation.
B. Lateral radiation.
C. Dorsal radiation.
D. Scatter radiation. - correct answer ✔✔ D. Scatter radiation.
15. Which horse color has distinct markings that include a dark stripe down the middle of their
back?
A. Appaloosa
B. Buckskin
C. Dun
D. Sorrel - correct answer ✔✔ C. Dun
19. What protection should be taken when handling chemotherapeutic drugs?
A. Double gloves.
B. Impenetrable mask.
C. Protective eye wear.
D. All of the above. - correct answer ✔✔ D. All of the above.
23. What do you do when the sample can be seen in the activation window?
A. Press the button on the test kit until it clicks.
B. Read the results.
C. Rotate the test clockwise.
D. Thoroughly mix the conjugate. - correct answer ✔✔ A. Press the button on the test kit until
it clicks.
24. When working with a dog that is suspected of having distemper, what precautions should be
taken?
A. No precautions are needed unless the dog tests positive for the virus.
B. The dog should be kept in isolation
C. Personal protective equipment should be placed on the dog
, D. Staff should wear masks when treating the animal - correct answer ✔✔ B. The dog should be
kept in isolation
18. What is the name of the badge that should be worn at all times of radiation exposure.
A. Doppler.
B. Dosimeter.
C. Tonometer.
D. Osscillometric. - correct answer ✔✔ B. Dosimeter.
20. How long does it typically take for an animal to show signs/symptoms of rabies?
A. 21 days
B. 7 days
C. 14 days
D. 10 days - correct answer ✔✔ D. 10 days
27. What should you do if you are asked to sterilize a kennel?
A. Remove any items or waste left behind
B. Use chemicals to kill most microorganisms
C. Completely eliminate microorganisms
D. Reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level - correct answer ✔✔ C. Completely
eliminate microorganisms
29. One oz (ounce) of a liquid medication is the equivalent of ___________________.
A. 30 milliliters
B. 2 tablespoons
C. 6 teaspoons
D. all are correct - correct answer ✔✔ D. all are correct
, 31. Which breed seems to have a pre-disposition to cancer and heart conditions?
A. Doberman.
B. Great Dane.
C. Akita.
D. Boxer. - correct answer ✔✔ D. Boxer.
34. Which often misunderstood breed is restricted in some states and cities?
A. Fox Terrier
B. Bull Terrier
C. Cairn
D. Staffordshire Terrier - correct answer ✔✔ D. Staffordshire Terrier
38. Approximately 50-70% of cats with FIP will also test positive for what virus?
A. Feline Distemper
B. Feline Leukemia
C. Rabies
D. FIV - correct answer ✔✔ B. Feline Leukemia
40. What do the lead gloves and aprons guard against?
A. Direct radiation.
B. Lateral radiation.
C. Dorsal radiation.
D. Scatter radiation. - correct answer ✔✔ D. Scatter radiation.
