Vet Assisting Course Phase 1 Test Questions

Where should the handler be when blood is drawn from the jugular vein? - Answer- The handler should be on the opposite side of the blood draw How should the handler restrain canines on the floor? - Answer- Place the dog in a corner to brace their back end with your body to keep them from backing up Which method of expressing anal glands is preferred by most veterinarians? - Answer- Internal What should happen when scruffing a cat? - Answer- The cat's ears move closer together True or false: muzzles are usually painful to the pet and should be avoided - Answer- False True or false: routine ear cleaning can help prevent ear infections from occurring - Answer- True What is the best approach to cutting nails during a nail trim? - Answer- Cut 2-3 mm from the quick of the nail at a 45 degree angle What does the suffix "-ectomy" refer to? - Answer- To remove What does the suffix "-pathy" refer to? - Answer- The disease of a particular organ If a pet were suffering from pyometra, the animal must be what? - Answer- A female The prefix "brady" means the opposite of which other prefix? - Answer- Tachy What area of the body would dermatitis affect? - Answer- The skin What is the front of an animal referred to as? - Answer- Anterior What is the proper term for a sheep? - Answer- Ovine What does the prefix "trans-" mean? - Answer- Across