Level 1 CVA exam with complete solutions
Which of the following is a chemical substance, produced by a microorganism,
that has the capacity, in dulute solutions, to kill or inhibit the growth of other
microorganisms? - ANSWER- antibiotic
The best rule for a veterinary assistant to follow with respect to medications
stored in the veterinary clinic is: - ANSWER- Never dispose of medications unless
directed to do so by the veterinarian or supervising RVT
Rules governing the use and disposal of controlled substances are enforced by -
ANSWER- DEA
The following should only be disposed of in biohazard containers, never should
they be thrown in the trash - ANSWER- Antibiotics and chemotherapy agents
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
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 inevitably fatal outcome for the infected human. - ANSWER- rabies
Animals diagnosed or suspected of having a highly contagious disease are
typically confined to the - ANSWER- isolation ward
Which of the following WOULD NOT be part of the required PPE for an animal
dentistry procedure: - ANSWER- apron
, The initial letters "OSHA" stand for - ANSWER- occupational safety and health
administration
The main potential hazard association with the use of an autoclave is: - ANSWER-
Burns or scalds from extreme heat
Diseases and infections which may be transmitted from animals to humans are -
ANSWER- zoonotic
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
Which of the following directions for submitting a brain for rabies testing is
incorrectly stated - ANSWER- The head or brain should be frozen solid and
packed in dry ice to prevent thawing
Which of the following is NOT a vaccination commonly given to dogs - ANSWER-
BlackLeg
All the following statements relating to the "human-animal bond" are false, except
- ANSWER- 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
The following statements about animal diseases are all correct except - ANSWER-
The following statements about animal diseases are all correct except
Skunks, raccoons, bats, foxes, and coyotes are wild creatures and, as such, have
natural immunity to Rabies and never get the disease
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
Which of the following questions would the veterinary assistant probably not ask
of the animal owner? - ANSWER- Is the Animal Stolen?
In dealing with clients, the veterinary assistant should always be - ANSWER-
patient and courteous
Which of the following is a chemical substance, produced by a microorganism,
that has the capacity, in dulute solutions, to kill or inhibit the growth of other
microorganisms? - ANSWER- antibiotic
The best rule for a veterinary assistant to follow with respect to medications
stored in the veterinary clinic is: - ANSWER- Never dispose of medications unless
directed to do so by the veterinarian or supervising RVT
Rules governing the use and disposal of controlled substances are enforced by -
ANSWER- DEA
The following should only be disposed of in biohazard containers, never should
they be thrown in the trash - ANSWER- Antibiotics and chemotherapy agents
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
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 inevitably fatal outcome for the infected human. - ANSWER- rabies
Animals diagnosed or suspected of having a highly contagious disease are
typically confined to the - ANSWER- isolation ward
Which of the following WOULD NOT be part of the required PPE for an animal
dentistry procedure: - ANSWER- apron
, The initial letters "OSHA" stand for - ANSWER- occupational safety and health
administration
The main potential hazard association with the use of an autoclave is: - ANSWER-
Burns or scalds from extreme heat
Diseases and infections which may be transmitted from animals to humans are -
ANSWER- zoonotic
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
Which of the following directions for submitting a brain for rabies testing is
incorrectly stated - ANSWER- The head or brain should be frozen solid and
packed in dry ice to prevent thawing
Which of the following is NOT a vaccination commonly given to dogs - ANSWER-
BlackLeg
All the following statements relating to the "human-animal bond" are false, except
- ANSWER- 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
The following statements about animal diseases are all correct except - ANSWER-
The following statements about animal diseases are all correct except
Skunks, raccoons, bats, foxes, and coyotes are wild creatures and, as such, have
natural immunity to Rabies and never get the disease
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
Which of the following questions would the veterinary assistant probably not ask
of the animal owner? - ANSWER- Is the Animal Stolen?
In dealing with clients, the veterinary assistant should always be - ANSWER-
patient and courteous
