CVA Study Guide exam with complete
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A break in the continuity of the bone: - ANSWER- Fracture
A clear, yellow or orange liquid produced by the liver, concentrated and stored in
the gallbladder, and used in the digestive process - ANSWER- Bile
A highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system which affects all warm-
blooded animal species. One of the most important zoonotic diseases because of
the inevitability fatal outcome for the infected human - ANSWER- Rabies
A plant or animal that likes upon it within another living organism at whose
expense it obtains some advantage - ANSWER- Parasite
A simple sugar, a monosaccharide in certain foodstuffs, especially fruit, and in
normal blood; the major source of energy for many living organisms: - ANSWER-
Glucose
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
A term referring to an inflammation of the ear - ANSWER- Otitis
A vessel through which blood passed away from the heart to the various parts of
the body - ANSWER- Pulmonary Artery
An agent used to cause a loss of feeling or sensation - ANSWER- Anesthetic
An assistant can often aid the veterinarian with the diagnosis of this condition by
observing the animal's feces while cleaning it's cage - ANSWER- Tape worm
, An iguana is typically 7-12" long at birth, but in adulthood may reach a length of -
ANSWER- 4-6 feet
An increasingly popular and reasonably priced form of a diagnostic imaging that
poses a smaller health risk to users - ANSWER- Ultrasound
An instrument used to obtain an enlarged image of small objects and reveal
details of structure not otherwise distinguishable - ANSWER- Microscope
Animals diagnosed or suspected of having a highly contagious disease are
typically confined to the - ANSWER- Isolation ward
Animals with chronic kidney problems should receive a diet that is - ANSWER-
Low in protein
Autoclaving equipment is designed to - ANSWER- Sterilize
Body parts removed during surgery or other treatment should be - ANSWER-
Bagged as "biohazard"
Control of an animal so that it can be examined or treated - ANSWER- Restraint
Describe the proper technique for lifting a calm but heavy dog - ANSWER- One
arm under midsection near rear legs, other under neck by chest
Directed toward or situated on the belly surface - ANSWER- Ventral
Directions for submitting a brain for rabies testing - ANSWER- Refrigerate, use
ice bags, double bag, use enough ice packs to keep it cold for 40 hours, DO NOT
FREEZE
Diseases and infections which may be transmitted from animals to humans are
known as - ANSWER- Zoonotic
Either of two organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end-
products of metabolism in the form of urine - ANSWER- Kidneys
Excision of the testicles or their destruction by radiation - ANSWER- Castration
Exposure to harmful x-radiation can occur when - ANSWER- Leaks in machine
scatter radiation, indirect x-ray beam
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A break in the continuity of the bone: - ANSWER- Fracture
A clear, yellow or orange liquid produced by the liver, concentrated and stored in
the gallbladder, and used in the digestive process - ANSWER- Bile
A highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system which affects all warm-
blooded animal species. One of the most important zoonotic diseases because of
the inevitability fatal outcome for the infected human - ANSWER- Rabies
A plant or animal that likes upon it within another living organism at whose
expense it obtains some advantage - ANSWER- Parasite
A simple sugar, a monosaccharide in certain foodstuffs, especially fruit, and in
normal blood; the major source of energy for many living organisms: - ANSWER-
Glucose
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
A term referring to an inflammation of the ear - ANSWER- Otitis
A vessel through which blood passed away from the heart to the various parts of
the body - ANSWER- Pulmonary Artery
An agent used to cause a loss of feeling or sensation - ANSWER- Anesthetic
An assistant can often aid the veterinarian with the diagnosis of this condition by
observing the animal's feces while cleaning it's cage - ANSWER- Tape worm
, An iguana is typically 7-12" long at birth, but in adulthood may reach a length of -
ANSWER- 4-6 feet
An increasingly popular and reasonably priced form of a diagnostic imaging that
poses a smaller health risk to users - ANSWER- Ultrasound
An instrument used to obtain an enlarged image of small objects and reveal
details of structure not otherwise distinguishable - ANSWER- Microscope
Animals diagnosed or suspected of having a highly contagious disease are
typically confined to the - ANSWER- Isolation ward
Animals with chronic kidney problems should receive a diet that is - ANSWER-
Low in protein
Autoclaving equipment is designed to - ANSWER- Sterilize
Body parts removed during surgery or other treatment should be - ANSWER-
Bagged as "biohazard"
Control of an animal so that it can be examined or treated - ANSWER- Restraint
Describe the proper technique for lifting a calm but heavy dog - ANSWER- One
arm under midsection near rear legs, other under neck by chest
Directed toward or situated on the belly surface - ANSWER- Ventral
Directions for submitting a brain for rabies testing - ANSWER- Refrigerate, use
ice bags, double bag, use enough ice packs to keep it cold for 40 hours, DO NOT
FREEZE
Diseases and infections which may be transmitted from animals to humans are
known as - ANSWER- Zoonotic
Either of two organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end-
products of metabolism in the form of urine - ANSWER- Kidneys
Excision of the testicles or their destruction by radiation - ANSWER- Castration
Exposure to harmful x-radiation can occur when - ANSWER- Leaks in machine
scatter radiation, indirect x-ray beam
