Veterinary Assistant Certification Test
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1. Biohazard
2. Food and plants to avoid giv- Chocolate, grapes, avocado, alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea,
ing to animals human food, raisins, milk
3. Common cleaning agents in Bleach, antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, antivirocides, an-
vet. office tifungacides
4. Autoclave: Applying heat and pressure to sterilize
5. Types of sterilization: Cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics
6. Types of chemicals used to Alcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine, Ammonias
clean:
7. SDS: Safety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all
of the chemicals in the clinic
8. Nosocomial Infection: An infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital
9. Zoonotic Infection: A disease or infection that can be passed from animals to
humans
10. Examples of zoonotic dis- Ringworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc.
eases:
11. Clostridial Infection: An infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example: Tetanus
12. Signs of an animal in distress:
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Tail tucked between legs, white gums, dehydrated, could be
bleeding, respiratory distress, foreign object in airway or body,
elevated temperature, broken limb, or coughing/wheezing
13. Veterinary Dentistry terms to Parts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tools, scaler,
know ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction
14. Gingivitis: Gums around teeth are swollen and inflamed
15. Periodontal Disease: Severe case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth and
decay
16. Dosimeter: A device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation
17. Common Vital Signs: Height, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate
18. Common Vaccines: Bordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies, Distemper, Ly-
mes
19. Modes of administering med- Nasal, Oral, IM, IP, IV, Sub-Q
ication/injections:
20. Intramuscular (IM): In the muscle
21. Intravenous (IV): In the vein
22. Intraperitoneal (IP): In the peritoneal area (abdomen)
23. Subcutaneous (Sub-Q): Under the skin
24. Nasal In the nose
25. Oral In the mouth
26. Common Venipuncture Sites:
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1. Biohazard
2. Food and plants to avoid giv- Chocolate, grapes, avocado, alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea,
ing to animals human food, raisins, milk
3. Common cleaning agents in Bleach, antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, antivirocides, an-
vet. office tifungacides
4. Autoclave: Applying heat and pressure to sterilize
5. Types of sterilization: Cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics
6. Types of chemicals used to Alcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine, Ammonias
clean:
7. SDS: Safety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all
of the chemicals in the clinic
8. Nosocomial Infection: An infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital
9. Zoonotic Infection: A disease or infection that can be passed from animals to
humans
10. Examples of zoonotic dis- Ringworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc.
eases:
11. Clostridial Infection: An infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example: Tetanus
12. Signs of an animal in distress:
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Tail tucked between legs, white gums, dehydrated, could be
bleeding, respiratory distress, foreign object in airway or body,
elevated temperature, broken limb, or coughing/wheezing
13. Veterinary Dentistry terms to Parts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tools, scaler,
know ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction
14. Gingivitis: Gums around teeth are swollen and inflamed
15. Periodontal Disease: Severe case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth and
decay
16. Dosimeter: A device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation
17. Common Vital Signs: Height, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate
18. Common Vaccines: Bordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies, Distemper, Ly-
mes
19. Modes of administering med- Nasal, Oral, IM, IP, IV, Sub-Q
ication/injections:
20. Intramuscular (IM): In the muscle
21. Intravenous (IV): In the vein
22. Intraperitoneal (IP): In the peritoneal area (abdomen)
23. Subcutaneous (Sub-Q): Under the skin
24. Nasal In the nose
25. Oral In the mouth
26. Common Venipuncture Sites:
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