Vet Assisting Certification Review Exam 2023

n a small animal clinic, the most common bedding material is.. - Answer- newspaper Improperly restraining a rabbit may lead to which common injury? - Answer- broken back The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - Answer- 16 weeks Urine cultures are best obtained by.. - Answer- cystocentesis The following breeds are all used for beef production except... - Answer- holstein The number one type of restraint for cattle is the... - Answer- squeeze chute When performing hydrotherapy, the water should generally be... - Answer- tepid When worming a horse the stomach tube is generally passed through the... - Answer- nose Which of the following is a viral infection which may affect cattle dogs and swine but is most commonly seen in dogs where the clinical symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea often with blood high fever and dehydration? - Answer- parvovirus Which of the following routes provides the most rapid rate of medication absorption? - Answer- in the vein Autoclaving equipment is designed to... - Answer- kill all infectious life forms When handling infected tissues such as abscesses, lacerations, tumors, and biopsy samples, you should always... - Answer- wear latex gloves Which of the following animals is an amphibian? - Answer- frog Directed toward or situated on the belly surface... - Answer- ventral When placing a halter on a horse the fixed loop should first be placed over the.. - Answer- nose The film produced during the x-ray process is called a: - Answer- radiograph Which of the following items should not be placed in the sharps container: - Answer- microscope cover slip The best way to determine the food and water intake of an animal is to: - Answer- measure how much food and water is given to the animal and later measure how much of each is left Excision of the testicles or their destruction by radiation or parasites: - Answer- castration Diseases and infections which may be transmitted from animals to humans are known as: - Answer- zoonotic Which of the following is not generally associated with bathing a dog? - Answer- taking a urine sample Proper restraint of an animal usually involves... - Answer- the least amount of restraint nescessary Which of the following is not a concern when restraining a dog? - Answer- kick Animals with chronic kidney problems should receive a diet that is: - Answer- relatively high protein DSH stands for.. - Answer- domestic short hair Which is the correct spelling? - Answer- diarrhea Indicating the administration of medication within the principle layer of skin, between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue: - Answer- ID Either of 2 organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end products of metabolism in the form of urine: - Answer- kidney Which of the following is not a reptile? - Answer- frog The needle most appropriate for administering a vaccine to an 8 week old St. Bernard puppy is: - Answer- 21 gauge, 1 inch Surgical excision of the ovaries and the uterus... - Answer- OHE Who should wear x-ray monitoring devices in the veterinary hospital? - Answer- anyone who may work in taking or developing x-ray images An appaloosa is a... - Answer- breed of horse Body parts removed during surgery or other treatment should be: - Answer- put into a sealable plastic bag and placed in the freezer A state in which the body loses more water than it takes in, resulting in circulating blood volume and a reduction in tissue fluids; - Answer- dehydration SOP stands for... - Answer- standard operating procedures Canned dog food typically contains about how much water? - Answer- 70% If you are in the kennel and notice an animal with vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in the urine you should immediately: - Answer- tell the veterinarian A localized protective response incited by injury or destruction of tissue that serves to destroy dilute or wall off both infectious agent and injured tissue is known as: - Answer- inflammation The initial letters "OSHA" stands for: - Answer- occupational safety and health administration Which of the following areas of a veterinary clinic would a client likely notice first? - Answer- front desk and waiting room The solution most commonly employed in the veterinary hospital for lubricating stainless steel surgical instruments: - Answer- instrument milk If you are dipping for mange, you should: - Answer- put the animal into the cage dripping and allow it to dry on its own A break in the continuity of the bone: - Answer- fracture Which of the following is not a valid reason for cleaning x-ray cassettes on a regular basis? - Answer- to decrease residual radiation hazard A common needle size used for canine vaccinations might be... - Answer- 22 gauge, 5/8 inch Which of the following is a chemical substance produced by a microorganism, that has the capacity in dilute solutions, to kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms? - Answer- antibiotic Which of the following would not be part of the required PPE for an animal dentistry procedure? - Answer- utility gloves TID means - Answer- three times daily Which of the following duties would be inappropriate for the veterinary assistant to perform: - Answer- provide the animal owner with a probable diagnosis of the animal's condition A scavenger system accomplishes which task? - Answer- removes waste anesthetic gases A restraint device that immobilizes a horse's legs is known as a... - Answer- hobble A special solution used for lubricating surgery instruments is called - Answer- milk bath A thyroid shield - Answer- protects the assistants thyroid The opposite of the dorsal is... - Answer- ventral An assistant can often aid the veterinarian with the diagnosis of this condition by observing the animal's feces while cleaning its cage.. - Answer- tapeworms The way you know sterilization has occurred is because.. - Answer- the color change to the autoclave tape When reading food labels, you should know that: - Answer- ingredients are listed in descending order according to amount in the container (greatest to least) Rules governing the use of disposal of controlled substances enforced by: - Answer- OSHA & DEA A vessel through which blood passes away from the heart to the various parts of the body... - Answer- artery You should notify your ___ immediately after an accident occurs. - Answer- manager A tissue sample that is shown to be free of cancer cells by appropriate tests is said to be: - Answer- benign The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterine wall is called a: - Answer- cesarean A highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system which affects warm blooded animal species. Which is one of the most important zoonotic diseases because of the inevitable fatal outcome for the infected human.... - Answer- rabies Never store blood in the same refrigerator as other lab samples... - Answer- true The common name for Dirofilaria immitis is.... - Answer- heartworm The following statements about animal diseases are all correct except... - Answer- skunks, raccoons, bats, foxes and coyotes are wild creatures and as such, have natural immunity to rabies and never get the disease. A general term that means to render an animal sterile is: - Answer- neuter The close monitoring of all boarded animals is important but it's perhaps most important for: - Answer- dogs The best rule to follow when answering client questions about their animal is: - Answer- don't give an answer if you are uncertain your information is correct The most common form of restraint for horses under veterinarian care is the: - Answer- halter Which of the following is not a common exotic pet in America? - Answer- koala bears Vaccines are most commonly administered by which of the following routes? - Answer- under the skin All of the following statements relating to the "human-animal bond" are false, except: - Answer- you shouldn't let it concern you. as a whole, our society is becoming more attached to its companion animals and treating them more like members of the family, a trend that has accelerated in the past 50 years. PPE may be ignored if.... - Answer- if the user determines that the PPE may interfere with their personal health Which of the following is true with Parvo? - Answer- it often causes a bloody diarrhea TPR stands for... - Answer- temperature, pulse, respiration Always control and keep your eyes on the dog's... - Answer- head Which is not true of the isolation area... - Answer- the room should be kept cooler to minimize bacterial bacterial growth... Which of the following is not considered PPE? - Answer- lab samples If you count 12 pulses in 10 seconds, what is the pulse rate... - Answer- 72 Always lead a horse into a stock... - Answer- on the horse's left side What is the most common way to restrain a non-aggressive cat... - Answer- one hand under the belly and the other around the neck When examining a fecal sample under the microscope, you are looking for... - Answer- eggs You should pay special attention to pet owner information pertaining to... - Answer- a recent vacation, diet changes, a pet being recently lost It is best to collect the fecal sample within - Answer- 2-4 hours The urine collection technique most likely to be contaminated for culturing is.. - Answer- a voided sample A dosimeter badge... - Answer- measures x-ray exposure The power supply for generating radio graphs comes from the... - Answer- transformer You should clean the ultrasound probe with - Answer- alcohol Mistakes are easier to tolerate if they are volunteered rather than discovered by management.... - Answer- true FeLV is often spread via... - Answer- saliva What product(s) can you use if you trim a dog's nail too short? - Answer- styptic powder, cautery stick, flour (if at home) Which is a true statement concerning the use of a cage dryer? - Answer- never use on the high heat setting The recommended thickness for horse bedding is... - Answer- 6 inches Disease can be spread from a staff member's clothing to another animal. Which is not a way to prevent spreading of disease? - Answer- only change your lab coat/scrubs if they exhibit vomit/urine/feces or diarrhea What is the proper order when disinfecting a kennel? - Answer- dispose of fecal material, spray and scrub disinfectant. rinse with water, dry run/cage and place materials back in run The most common form of restraint in a horse is... - Answer- the halter The __ has a higher than average rate of hip dysplasia. - Answer- German shepherd Which breed will likely have skin problems? - Answer- Shar pei An unopened, autoclaved pack is considered sterile for... - Answer- 30 days A term referring to an inflammation of the ear... - Answer- otitis Which of the following animals is not a rodent? - Answer- rabbit Where in a veterinary clinic would a highly contagious animal most likely be found? - Answer- isolation ward The segregation of patients with a communicable disease... - Answer- isolation Which of the following would be classified as a toy breed? - Answer- pug How many ounces in a pound? - Answer- 16 oz. Most oral liquids are administered to horses by way of a stomach tube.. - Answer- true A point of interest of at or near the tail or hind parts... - Answer- caudal A good example of a dual purpose cattle breed is the.. - Answer- shorthorn Rules governing the use and disposal of controlled substances are enforced by: - Answer- OSHA & DEA Which of the following is not considered a danger or hazard in the exam room? - Answer- slips and falls because of a dry floor The best urine sample to use for testing is the.. - Answer- the first urine of the morning Which of the following might pose a risk to human pregnancy? - Answer- x-rays, anesthetic gas, heavy lifting An electrocardiogram looks at..