Questions & Answers
what is a task that a veterinary assistant might be expected to do in a hospital? Correct
answer-Assist the veterinarian when needed
Zoonoses refers to Correct answer-Diseases transmitted from animals to humans
PPE stands for Correct answer-Personal Protective Equipment
The agency that oversees workplace safety is Correct answer-OSHA
Define the term "polydactyl" Correct answer-Having many toes
Consent forms are used by veterinary hospitals Correct answer-Prior to surgery
By law, which certificate must be signed by the veterinarian? Correct answer-Rabies
vaccination certificate
What is encephalitis? Correct answer-Inflammation of the brain due to infection
SOAP is an acronym used in pet records which stands for: Correct answer-Subjective,
Objective, Assessment, Plan
, Animal Behavior College Vet assistant Stage 1 Exam;
Questions & Answers
Physical medical records of pets are: Correct answer-Property of the veterinary hospital
only
Inventory control includes all except: Correct answer-Organizing bottles by color
When scheduling an appointment what factor is most important? Correct answer-If the
patient has an emergency or urgent situation
When scheduling non-emergency appointments for future dates, they should be scheduled:
Correct answer-Intermittently throughout the day
If you make a mistake writing in a record, you should: Correct answer-Put a one-line
strike thorough the mistake, no matter how long it is and initial the error
The medical term used to describe death of liver tissue would be: Correct answer-Hepatic
necrosis
When the hospital phone rings over 3 times and you are cleaning cages in the back treatment
room: Correct answer-Assume that everyone is busy and take the initiative to answer the
phone from where you are working.