Veterinary Assistant State Exam – Module 1 – Veterinary
Assisting Program – Academic Year 2026 – Exam
Preparation Material
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) There are fewer transmissible diseases from animals to
humans than human to human
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Humans can become infected with zoonotic diseases by
coming into direct contact with an animal's bodily fluids and being bitten or scratched are the
most prevalent way for veterinary personnel working in close contact with animals.
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Humans can become infected with zoonotic diseases by
indirect contact with a contaminated surface or working in an animal's habitat and cleaning
cages
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Humans can become infected with zoonotic diseases by
vector-borne and food-borne illnesses
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) A parasite is a common zoonotic disease
Wash hands - correct answer ✔✔ Best practice to handle parasites is to
___________________________ frequently and to handle fecal samples with gloves.
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Children have been known to contract both hookworms and
roundworms from playing barefoot in areas where infected animals may defecate
False - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Roundworms cause diarrhea when humans are infected
,Tachypnea - correct answer ✔✔ Increased respiratory rate
Tenesmus - correct answer ✔✔ Straining to defecate
Thermoregulate - correct answer ✔✔ The ability of the body to control its temperature
Thoracic inlet - correct answer ✔✔ The most cranial aspect of the chest in an animal, located on
either side of the manubrium (the first bone of the sternum)
Thrombin - correct answer ✔✔ An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting
fibrinogen to fibrin
Tibia - correct answer ✔✔ The long bone of the hind leg between the stifle and the tarsus
(hock)
Transverse plane - correct answer ✔✔ A division that cuts the object at a right angle to its long
axis
Ungual - correct answer ✔✔ Pertaining to the nail
Urine scald - correct answer ✔✔ Hair loss and skin inflammation due to frequent or prolonged
wetting with urine
Vascular - correct answer ✔✔ Pertaining to or full of vessels
Ventral - correct answer ✔✔ Moving toward or in close proximity to the belly and the
corresponding surface of the head, neck, chest, and tail
, Zoonotic - correct answer ✔✔ A disease that is spread from animal to human
Use a 1:10 bleach solution instead of Roccal-D or Suprox D - correct answer ✔✔ Proper cleaning
for indoors with leptospirosis
When walking suspected or confirmed patients, use a dilute Betadine or bleach solution for
disinfection. This solution should be applied to any voided urine. - correct answer ✔✔ Proper
cleaning for outdoors with leptospirosis
If your hospital uses a cleaner such as Roccal-D or Suprox-D for general disinfection, substitute a
1:10 bleach solution - correct answer ✔✔ Proper cleaning for intestinal parasites
Parasites, Leptospirosis, Pasteurella, e.coli, salmonella, mange, ringworm, plague, rabies -
correct answer ✔✔ Common zoonotic diseases include:
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Consent forms giving legal permission for procedures to be
performed must be completely filled out, signed by the client, and the admitting team member.
Ragdoll - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of cat is this?
DSH - Domestic Shorthair - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of cat is this?
DLH - Domestic Longhair - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of cat is this?
Labrador Retriever - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of dog is this?
German Shephard - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of dog is this?
Assisting Program – Academic Year 2026 – Exam
Preparation Material
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) There are fewer transmissible diseases from animals to
humans than human to human
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Humans can become infected with zoonotic diseases by
coming into direct contact with an animal's bodily fluids and being bitten or scratched are the
most prevalent way for veterinary personnel working in close contact with animals.
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Humans can become infected with zoonotic diseases by
indirect contact with a contaminated surface or working in an animal's habitat and cleaning
cages
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Humans can become infected with zoonotic diseases by
vector-borne and food-borne illnesses
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) A parasite is a common zoonotic disease
Wash hands - correct answer ✔✔ Best practice to handle parasites is to
___________________________ frequently and to handle fecal samples with gloves.
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Children have been known to contract both hookworms and
roundworms from playing barefoot in areas where infected animals may defecate
False - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Roundworms cause diarrhea when humans are infected
,Tachypnea - correct answer ✔✔ Increased respiratory rate
Tenesmus - correct answer ✔✔ Straining to defecate
Thermoregulate - correct answer ✔✔ The ability of the body to control its temperature
Thoracic inlet - correct answer ✔✔ The most cranial aspect of the chest in an animal, located on
either side of the manubrium (the first bone of the sternum)
Thrombin - correct answer ✔✔ An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting
fibrinogen to fibrin
Tibia - correct answer ✔✔ The long bone of the hind leg between the stifle and the tarsus
(hock)
Transverse plane - correct answer ✔✔ A division that cuts the object at a right angle to its long
axis
Ungual - correct answer ✔✔ Pertaining to the nail
Urine scald - correct answer ✔✔ Hair loss and skin inflammation due to frequent or prolonged
wetting with urine
Vascular - correct answer ✔✔ Pertaining to or full of vessels
Ventral - correct answer ✔✔ Moving toward or in close proximity to the belly and the
corresponding surface of the head, neck, chest, and tail
, Zoonotic - correct answer ✔✔ A disease that is spread from animal to human
Use a 1:10 bleach solution instead of Roccal-D or Suprox D - correct answer ✔✔ Proper cleaning
for indoors with leptospirosis
When walking suspected or confirmed patients, use a dilute Betadine or bleach solution for
disinfection. This solution should be applied to any voided urine. - correct answer ✔✔ Proper
cleaning for outdoors with leptospirosis
If your hospital uses a cleaner such as Roccal-D or Suprox-D for general disinfection, substitute a
1:10 bleach solution - correct answer ✔✔ Proper cleaning for intestinal parasites
Parasites, Leptospirosis, Pasteurella, e.coli, salmonella, mange, ringworm, plague, rabies -
correct answer ✔✔ Common zoonotic diseases include:
True - correct answer ✔✔ (T or F) Consent forms giving legal permission for procedures to be
performed must be completely filled out, signed by the client, and the admitting team member.
Ragdoll - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of cat is this?
DSH - Domestic Shorthair - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of cat is this?
DLH - Domestic Longhair - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of cat is this?
Labrador Retriever - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of dog is this?
German Shephard - correct answer ✔✔ What breed of dog is this?
