QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|GRADED A+|PASS ON FIRST
Dr. Smith visits a farm to perform vaccines and routine procedures on a horse. Which re-
straint equipment should be used? - ANSWER halter and lead
Which item is not a required part of the VA uniform? - ANSWER jewelry
what is the system of moral principles that determine appropriate behavior and actions
within a specific group? - ANSWER ethics
A Chihuahua needs a nail trim. Which type of appointment is most appropriate? - AN-
SWER technician/assistant
When scheduling an appointment for a brand new client, which is the most important piece
of information you should get before hanging up the phone? - ANSWER owners phone
number
By Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, where should infor-
mation on all chemicals used in the clinic be quickly referenced? - ANSWER Safety data
sheets
At what weight is a second person needed to help lift a dog? - ANSWER 40-60 lbs
What two things are refrigerators used for in a clinic? - ANSWER biologics and employee
food
True or false: In an appropriate isolation protocol, PPE and medical mask should be dis-
carded in a separate hands free bio waste container near patient. - ANSWER True
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,A technician is caring for a dog with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that survive in the
urine and is harmful to people. The dogs urine needs to be discarded. What protocol should
be followed? - ANSWER Double bag and discard in biohazard
An evacuation drill is performed in the clinic. Following protocol, after leaving through the
nearest exit what is the next step? - ANSWER Meet at the designated meeting point for a
head count
The _____ is involved in the removal of medical waste to ensure safety of the environment -
ANSWER EPA
A patient is presented for nystagmus, ataxia, and a head tilt. What body system is most likely
being affected? - ANSWER nervous system
What animal cannot normally regurgitate or vomit? - ANSWER horse
What is the term for a body's allergic reaction, possibly to a drug or medication? - AN-
SWER anaphylaxis
What should be applied prior to bathing to protect a patients eyes? - ANSWER artificial
tears
which clipper blaze size will leave the hair the shortest? - ANSWER 40
According to state and federal laws, veterinary assistants invovled in patient care are re-
quired to be supervised by whom? - ANSWER veterinarian and/or technician
which describes how to perform a nail trim on a dog with black nails? - ANSWER trim
small sections at a time
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,where is the plantar region located? - ANSWER bottom of the rear feet
feline injection site sarcomas are primarily associated with which two vaccines? - AN-
SWER FeLV and rabies vaccines
A 7 week old Labrador is coming to the clinic because of vomiting and diarrhea. Upon arrival
where should the dog wait for its appointment? - ANSWER exam room
The veterinary assistant observes a new co-worker preparing to take a dog out of a kennel.
He knows the dog is often aggressive. What is the most appropriate response? - ANSWER
stop co worker and inform
If the veterinarian is not physically present to provide treatments, which team member can
work under indirect supervision to provide medical treatments? - ANSWER veterinary
technician
what is the name of the movement of a muscle that is under control of the animal? - AN-
SWER voluntary
If $677.79 is the total due for a dental procedure and a $300 cash deposit was left when the
patient was admitted, what is the remaining amount to be collected? - ANSWER $377.79
a patient has just had a seizure and is in the post-ictal phase. What are you likely to see? -
ANSWER ataxia
when is it appropriate to use cell phones during work hours? - ANSWER depends on hos-
pital policy
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, when restraining an irritated cat for jugular venipuncture, what technique is most effective?
- ANSWER tuck hind legs under elbow, front feet in one hand, head in the other
which dog breed is classified as brachycephalic: great dane, golden retriever, english bulldog,
greyhound - ANSWER english bulldog
the technician is performing a toenail trim on a 3 month old male puppy. He trims the nails
back taking a small amount at a time to ensure that he is not cutting into the quick. What is
housed in the quick? - ANSWER nerves and blood supply
Max the GSD is at the clinic today for vaccinations. Upon entering the exam room the vet no-
tices that Max has his ears back and is baring his teeth. What behavior is Max exhibiting? -
ANSWER aggression
Malassezia is commonly found in canines with otitis externa. What type of microorganism is
this? - ANSWER fungus
Sampson is a 10 year old miniature dachshund presenting to the emergency hospital for res-
piratory distress. When taking Sampson's vitals his mm are discovered to be a bluish-gray
color. What is most likely the cause of bluish-gray mm? - ANSWER oxygenation issues
In dog and cat species, where are the anal glands located? - ANSWER 4 and 8 oclock
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The purpose of the circulatory system is to distribute blood through the body, oxygenate the
blood, and return the blood back to the heart. What vessels return blood to the heart? - AN-
SWER veins
People can get rabies from the saliva of infected animals, which means rabies is a _____ dis-
ease - ANSWER zoonotic
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Dr. Smith visits a farm to perform vaccines and routine procedures on a horse. Which re-
straint equipment should be used? - ANSWER halter and lead
Which item is not a required part of the VA uniform? - ANSWER jewelry
what is the system of moral principles that determine appropriate behavior and actions
within a specific group? - ANSWER ethics
A Chihuahua needs a nail trim. Which type of appointment is most appropriate? - AN-
SWER technician/assistant
When scheduling an appointment for a brand new client, which is the most important piece
of information you should get before hanging up the phone? - ANSWER owners phone
number
By Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, where should infor-
mation on all chemicals used in the clinic be quickly referenced? - ANSWER Safety data
sheets
At what weight is a second person needed to help lift a dog? - ANSWER 40-60 lbs
What two things are refrigerators used for in a clinic? - ANSWER biologics and employee
food
True or false: In an appropriate isolation protocol, PPE and medical mask should be dis-
carded in a separate hands free bio waste container near patient. - ANSWER True
1
,A technician is caring for a dog with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that survive in the
urine and is harmful to people. The dogs urine needs to be discarded. What protocol should
be followed? - ANSWER Double bag and discard in biohazard
An evacuation drill is performed in the clinic. Following protocol, after leaving through the
nearest exit what is the next step? - ANSWER Meet at the designated meeting point for a
head count
The _____ is involved in the removal of medical waste to ensure safety of the environment -
ANSWER EPA
A patient is presented for nystagmus, ataxia, and a head tilt. What body system is most likely
being affected? - ANSWER nervous system
What animal cannot normally regurgitate or vomit? - ANSWER horse
What is the term for a body's allergic reaction, possibly to a drug or medication? - AN-
SWER anaphylaxis
What should be applied prior to bathing to protect a patients eyes? - ANSWER artificial
tears
which clipper blaze size will leave the hair the shortest? - ANSWER 40
According to state and federal laws, veterinary assistants invovled in patient care are re-
quired to be supervised by whom? - ANSWER veterinarian and/or technician
which describes how to perform a nail trim on a dog with black nails? - ANSWER trim
small sections at a time
2
,where is the plantar region located? - ANSWER bottom of the rear feet
feline injection site sarcomas are primarily associated with which two vaccines? - AN-
SWER FeLV and rabies vaccines
A 7 week old Labrador is coming to the clinic because of vomiting and diarrhea. Upon arrival
where should the dog wait for its appointment? - ANSWER exam room
The veterinary assistant observes a new co-worker preparing to take a dog out of a kennel.
He knows the dog is often aggressive. What is the most appropriate response? - ANSWER
stop co worker and inform
If the veterinarian is not physically present to provide treatments, which team member can
work under indirect supervision to provide medical treatments? - ANSWER veterinary
technician
what is the name of the movement of a muscle that is under control of the animal? - AN-
SWER voluntary
If $677.79 is the total due for a dental procedure and a $300 cash deposit was left when the
patient was admitted, what is the remaining amount to be collected? - ANSWER $377.79
a patient has just had a seizure and is in the post-ictal phase. What are you likely to see? -
ANSWER ataxia
when is it appropriate to use cell phones during work hours? - ANSWER depends on hos-
pital policy
3
, when restraining an irritated cat for jugular venipuncture, what technique is most effective?
- ANSWER tuck hind legs under elbow, front feet in one hand, head in the other
which dog breed is classified as brachycephalic: great dane, golden retriever, english bulldog,
greyhound - ANSWER english bulldog
the technician is performing a toenail trim on a 3 month old male puppy. He trims the nails
back taking a small amount at a time to ensure that he is not cutting into the quick. What is
housed in the quick? - ANSWER nerves and blood supply
Max the GSD is at the clinic today for vaccinations. Upon entering the exam room the vet no-
tices that Max has his ears back and is baring his teeth. What behavior is Max exhibiting? -
ANSWER aggression
Malassezia is commonly found in canines with otitis externa. What type of microorganism is
this? - ANSWER fungus
Sampson is a 10 year old miniature dachshund presenting to the emergency hospital for res-
piratory distress. When taking Sampson's vitals his mm are discovered to be a bluish-gray
color. What is most likely the cause of bluish-gray mm? - ANSWER oxygenation issues
In dog and cat species, where are the anal glands located? - ANSWER 4 and 8 oclock
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The purpose of the circulatory system is to distribute blood through the body, oxygenate the
blood, and return the blood back to the heart. What vessels return blood to the heart? - AN-
SWER veins
People can get rabies from the saliva of infected animals, which means rabies is a _____ dis-
ease - ANSWER zoonotic
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