Veterinary Assistant Certification Test 2023 (solved)

Biohazard - Answer- Food and plants to avoid giving to animals - Answer- Chocolate, grapes, avocado, alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea, human food, raisins, milk Common cleaning agents in vet. office - Answer- Bleach, antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, antivirocides, antifungacides Autoclave: - Answer- Applying heat and pressure to sterilize Types of sterilization: - Answer- Cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics Types of chemicals used to clean: - Answer- Alcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine, Ammonias SDS: - Answer- Safety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all of the chemicals in the clinic Nosocomial Infection: - Answer- An infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital Zoonotic Infection: - Answer- A disease or infection that can be passed from animals to humans Examples of zoonotic diseases: - Answer- Ringworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc. Clostridial Infection: - Answer- An infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example: Tetanus Signs of an animal in distress: - Answer- 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 Veterinary Dentistry terms to know - Answer- Parts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tools, scaler, ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction Gingivitis: - Answer- Gums around teeth are swollen and inflamed Periodontal Disease: - Answer- Severe case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth and decay Dosimeter: - Answer- A device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation Common Vital Signs: - Answer- Height, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate Common Vaccines: - Answer- Bordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies, Distemper, Lymes Modes of administering medication/injections: - Answer- Nasal, Oral, IM, IP, IV, Sub-Q Intramuscular (IM): - Answer- In the muscle Intravenous (IV): - Answer- In the vein Intraperitoneal (IP): - Answer- In the peritoneal area (abdomen) Subcutaneous (Sub-Q): - Answer- Under the skin Nasal - Answer- In the nose Oral - Answer- In the mouth Common Venipuncture Sites: - Answer- Cephalic: forearm Jugular: neck Femoral/Saphenous: inner thigh Types of specimen collection: - Answer- Urine, Fecal, Blood, Venous Normal Capillary Refill Time: - Answer- 1-2 Seconds Types of positioning: - Answer- Lateral and Dorsal Recumbency Pulse Oximetry: - Answer- Tool that measures the oxygen levels in blood during surgery Dressing Uses: - Answer- Used to keep the wound or surgical site clean Gestation of Canine (Dog): - Answer- 60-63 days Gestation of Bovine (Cow): - Answer- 283 days Gestation of Equine (Horse): - Answer- 11 months (330 days) Gestation of Porcine (Pig): - Answer- 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days (114 days) Gestation of Feline (Cat): - Answer- 60-63 days Gestation of rabbit: - Answer- 28-30 days Catheterization sites: - Answer- Cephalic, Jugular, and Urinary Catheter Gestation: - Answer- Length of pregnancy Normal vital signs of a dog: - Answer- Temperature: 101.5-102.5 Respiration Rate: 10-30 BPM Heart Rate: 70-120 BPM Normal vital signs of a cat: - Answer- Temperature: 101.5-102 Respiration Rate: 20-30 BPM Heart Rate: 110-130 BPM Normal vital signs of a horse: - Answer- Temperature: 100 Respiration Rate: 8-16 BPM Heart Rate: 30-60 BPM Normal vital signs of a bird: - Answer- Temperature: 107 Respiration Rate: 15-30 BPM Heart Rate: 200-400 BPM Normal vital signs of a pig: - Answer- Temperature: 101.5 Respiration Rate: 8-20 BPM Heart Rate:60-100 BPM Normal vital signs of a sheep: - Answer- Temperature: 102-103 Respiration Rate: 12-20 BPM Heart Rate: 60-90 BPM Normal vital signs of a goat: - Answer- Temperature: 103 Respiration Rate: 10-30 BPM Heart Rate: 70-90 BPM Normal vital signs of a cow: - Answer- Temperature: 101 Respiration Rate: 10-30 BPM Heart Rate: 60-70 BPM Anatomical Abbreviations: - Answer- AD: right ear AS: left ear AU: both ears OD: right eye OS: left eye Diagnostic Abbreviations: - Answer- SOB: shortness of breath URI: upper respiratory infection UTI: urinary tract infection tx: treatment fx: fracture sx: surgery R/O: rule out Pharmacy Abbreviations: - Answer- Qd: once daily BID: twice daily TID: three times daily QID: four times daily QOD: every other day Po: by mouth prn: as needed RX: prescription Chemical Abbreviations: - Answer- Ca: Calcium Zn: Zinc S: Sulfur Fe: Iron Mg: Magnesium P: Phosphorus K: Potassium NaCl: Sodium-Chloride (salt) Sepsis: - Answer- Life threatening illness caused by the body's response to an infection (the infection has reached the bloodstream) Parasites: - Answer- Can be internal (worms) or external (fleas, ticks, lice, mites) Otitis Media: - Answer- Infection of the middle ear Otitis Externia: - Answer- Infection of the ear canal Uroliths: - Answer- Calcium build up in the urinary tract (males) or bladder stones Renal Failure: - Answer- The kidney's inability to remove waste and balance fluids (kidney failure) 1st Degree Burn: - Answer- Burns on the outer layer of skin 2nd Degree Burn: - Answer- Burns that affect the outer layer and underlying layer of skin 3rd Degree Burn: - Answer- Destruction of the skin and underlying tissue Hypoglycemia: - Answer- Not enough glucose in the blood Hyperglycemia: - Answer- Too much glucose in the blood Obesity: - Answer- Overweight (determined by the height, age, and breed of an animal) Necrosis: - Answer- Death of cells (dead tissue) Decubitus ulcer: - Answer- An injury to skin and underlying tissue from prolonged inactivity; pressure point sores Ablation: - Answer- Removal of a body part Laceration repair: - Answer- Repairing a deep wound/cut Incision: - Answer- A cut made during surgery with a scalpel to access the area being worked on Debridement: - Answer- Removal of a foreign object or damaged tissue Degloving: - Answer- The skin has been removed from a body part (A very severe injury) Onychectomy: - Answer- Removal of a cat's