Certified Veterinary Assistant - Level 1: Course 102 Veterinary Exam Procedures

Abscess - Answer- A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissue. Brain - Answer- That part of the central nervous system (CNS) contained within the cranium (skull), comprising the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain; and developed from the embryonic neural tube. Central Nervous System (CNS) - Answer- The portion of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord. Conjunctivitis - Answer- Inflammation of the delicate membrane lining the eyelids and covering parts of the eyeball. Dermatitis - Answer- Inflammation of the skin. Dewclaw - Answer- Rudimentary first digit of dogs and cats, found on the inner side of the front legs, above the weight-bearing digits. Commonly removed from puppies at an early age because of the susceptibility to injury throughout life. Occasionally found on the hind legs of some dogs. Inflammation - Answer- A localized protective response elicited by injury or destruction of tissues, which serves to destroy, dilute or wall off both the injurious agent and the tissue. Kidney - Answer- Either of the two organs in the lumbar region that filter blood, excreting the end-products of body metabolism in the form of urine and regulating the concentrations of hydrogen, sodium, potassium, phosphate and other ions in the extracellular fluid. Muzzle (Bodily) - Answer- The part of the face containing the maxillae and nasal bones; the front part of a dog's head anterior, containing the nasal passages and bearing the nose pad. Muzzle (Restraining tool) - Answer- An appliance placed over the mouth of an animal, usually a dog, to prevent it from biting. Otitis - Answer- Inflammation of the ear Otoscope - Answer- An instrument for inspecting the ear. Pulse - Answer- 1. A rhythmic wave 2. The beat of the heart as felt through the walls of arteries. What is felt is not the blood pulsing through the arteries but a shock wave, generated by the abrupt ejection of blood from the heart, that travels along the arteries. Restraint - Answer- Control of an animal so that it can be examined or treated. Stethoscope - Answer- An instrument used to hear and amplify the sounds produced by the heart, lungs and other internal organs. (102.A) The ____ vein runs down the front of the animal's leg and is a common location for taking a ____ sample. - Answer- Cephalic, Blood (102.A) To place a ____ on a horse, begin by placing the fixed loop over the nose first, then place the long part behind the right ear. The buckle should always be on the ____ side. - Answer- Halter, Left (102.A) Sometimes a dog or cat must be restrained from biting by fitting it with a ____. - Answer- Muzzle (102.A) If possible, you should always know the ____ of a horse before you try to do anything to it. - Answer- Personality (102.A) Always approach a horse from the ____, never from the ____. - Answer- Side, Back (102.A) To place a horse in a stall you should lead the animal in with a ____. - Answer- Lead rope (102.A) The ____ and ____ should already be in the cage before you place the animal inside. - Answer- Water, Food (102.A) The proper procedure for lifting a dog or cat depends on the ____ and the ____. - Answer- Animal, Circumstances (102.A) You must always consider the proper ____ technique if the animal is injured. - Answer- Holding (102.A) A calm animal may be carried by placing one arm under the ____ and the other arm under the ____. - Answer- Back end, Chest (102.A) An animal that is agitated or aggressive may be carried by placing one arm up the ____, bearing the animal's weight on your ____, and leaving one hand free to control the ____. - Answer- Midline, Hip, Head (102.A) Typically, if blood is drawn from a horse, the ____ vein is the location of choice. - Answer- Jugular (102.B) An ____ generally indicated a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of ____. - Answer- Abscess, Tissue (102.B) When putting a horse into a ____, the front rope or ____ needs to be closed. - Answer- Stock, Gate (102.B) Never learn over a ____ in a chute, because they can throw their ____ back quickly. - Answer- Cow's head, Head (102.B) An instrument used to hear and ____ sounds produced by the ____, lungs and other internal organs is known as a ____. - Answer- Amplify, Heart, Stethoscope (102.B) The pulse is a rhythmic wave caused by the ____ of the ____, which may be felt through the walls of ____ and is really a ____ wave generated by the abrupt ejection of ____ from the ____. - Answer- Beat, Heart, Arteries, Rhythm, Blood, Heart (102.B) To cut or file the claws of an animal is to give it a ____. - Answer- Nail trim (102.B) While transporting a dog or cat to its cage, always maintain ____ of the ____ and use a ____ for heavy non-ambulatory animals. - Answer- Control, Head, Stretcher (102.B) Lead a horse with a ____ and ____ rope. - Answer- Halter, Lead (102.B) Use the ____ sparingly as it tends to cause cattle to become more ____. - Answer- Cattle prod, Agitated (102.B) Never get into a small, confined ____ with a ____ because it can ____, kick, ____, trample and ____ you. - Answer- Area, Cow, Charge, Run over, Gore (102.B) When tying a horse, it is best to use a ____, in case it becomes necessary to release the horse quickly. - Answer- Slip knot (102.B) The ____ is an appliance placed over the mouth of an animal, usually a ____, to prevent it from biting. - Answer- Muzzle, dog (102.C) The examination room needs to be ____ before an animal is brought in. Otherwise, the owner will notice the room is ____ and the animal will be placed at greater risk of ____. - Answer- Disinfected, Not clean, Infection (102.C) The ____ and ____ used in the exam room could stab or cut you or someone else if the proper ____ technique is not used. They should be placed in a ____ container specifically designed for this purpose. - Answer- Needles, Scalpel blades, Disposal, Sharps (102.C) The ____ is one of a pair of organs located in the lumbar region that ____ the blood, excreting waste products in the form of ____, and regulating the concentrations of hydrogen, ____, ____, ____ and other ions in the extracellular ____. - Answer- Kidney, Filter, Urine, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphate, Fluid (102.C) While assisting the veterinarian, it is your job to properly ____ the animal, so the animal does not get ____ and no one in the room gets ____ or scratched. - Answer- Restrain, Hurt, Bitten (102.C) If the veterinarian has completed her/his examination, place the animal on the ____ or back in its ____. - Answer- Floor, Carrier (102.C) When the animal's temperature is being taken, try to hold the ____ and keep the animal ____. - Answer- Thermometer, Standing (102.C) The brain is part of the ____ contained in the cranium, comprising the ____, ____ and ____, and developed from the embryonic neural tube. - Answer- Central nervous system (CNS), Forebrain, Midbrain, Hindbrain. (102.D) As you are restraining an animal, you should be aware of any ____, ____, or other abnormalities that you may see or feel. - Answer- Skin lesions, Bumps (102.D) Always let the veterinarian know immediately when you observe boarding animals in the kennels or cages with ____, ____, blood in the ____ or ____, ____, lethargic or crying. - Answer- Vomit, Diarrhea, Urine, Feces, Seizuring (102.D) Always listen carefully to what the owner or client mentions in ____ conversation about their animal. You may learn something important the owner did not tell the ____. When you learn something in this way you should write it on the ____ and ____ the veterinarian. - Answer- Casual, Veterinarian, Chart, Tell (102.D) You should learn to ask ____ of the owners, because the ____ they give may be important clues as to why the animal is ____. - Answer- Questions, Answers, Ill (102.D) Be ____ when you are trying to get the veterinarian's ____ in the presence of clients. Speak ____ and ____. - Answer- Discreet, Attention, Softly, Calmly (102.D) You can also help the ____ by performing needed tasks, thus freeing the ____ time for more important tasks such as ____. - Answer- Veterinarian, Veterinarian's, Diagnosing (102.D) Always make sure you know how to do a ____ before taking it on. - Answer- Procedure (102.D) One common fluid in the veterinary clinic is ____ which comes in a bag very similar to that of ____ 5 percent. Confusing these fluids and administering the wrong one can be ____ to the animal under certain circumstances. - Answer- Lactated Ringers, Dextrose, Fatal (102.D) Always be ____ of the patients. Carefully note if they are ____, ____ and ____ normally. - Answer- Observant, Eating, Defecating, Urinating (102.D) Some of the procedures may be called upon to do include ____, the use of water to treat disease or injury; administering ____; doing ____; giving medicated ____ and ____; administering ____ treatments; and taking the ____, ____ and ____. - Answer- Hydrotherapy, Fluids, Nail Trims, Baths, Dips, Flea, Temperature, Pulse, Respirations