NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Test Review
Questions And Answers Rated A+.
The ____ method is the most common way to file a medical record in a veterinary
practice. - correct answer. Alphabetical
puppies should be weaned from their mother at: - correct answer. 4 to 5 weeks
In a small animal clinic, the most common bedding material is.. - correct answer.
newspaper
Dogs were bred from wolves - correct answer. true
Which of the following is true with parvo? - correct answer. It often causes a bloody
diarrhea
Name a viral dz - correct answer. Rabies
Improperly restraining a rabbit may lead to which common injury? - correct answer.
broken back
Which is not true of the isolation area? - correct answer. The room should be kept
cooler to minimize bacterial growth
dogs are herbivores - correct answer. false
a common position NOT used for radiography is: - correct answer. standing
recumbency
Dogs are herbivores (T/F) - correct answer. False
The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - correct answer. 16
weeks
Which is not true of cleanliness as it relates to the kennel? - correct answer. Never us
bleach in the kennel
,Dogs are naturally pack animals - correct answer. true
the gestation length for a dog is - correct answer. 63 days
a muzzle can be made out of gauze - correct answer. true
Leptospirosis - correct answer. Bacterial disease transmitted through contact with
contaminated urine/water
A parasite that lives on the hair is called ____ ? - correct answer. Lice
Disease can be spread from a staff member's clothing to another animal. Which of the
following is NOT an effective method for preventing the spread of disease? - correct
answer. Wait five mins minimum before handling the next patient
Urine cultures are best obtained by.. - correct answer. cystocentesis
A parasite that can result in the death of a dog is called ____ ? - correct answer.
Heartworm
The following breeds are all used for beef production except... - correct answer.
holstein
PPE may be ignored if - correct answer. If the user determines that PPE may interfere
with their personal safety
a dremel is used to stop bleeding during a nail trim - correct answer. false
rabies - correct answer. viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of diseased
animals
dogs greet each other by smelling scent glands - correct answer. true
Coccidiosis - correct answer. parasitic animal intestinal disease
Dogs are natural pack animals (T/F) - correct answer. True
Which of the following is not considered a PPE? - correct answer. Lab samples
The number one type of restraint for cattle is the... - correct answer. squeeze chute
Most states require a veterinary practice to keep medical records for ____ years. -
correct answer. Seven
,When performing hydrotherapy, the water should generally be... - correct answer.
tepid
Which of the following is not one of the ways it was described that people view their
pets? - correct answer. Relative
it is never necessary to brush a dogs teeth - correct answer. false
Valley fever, - correct answer. (coccidioidomycosis)fungal disease affecting the lungs,
cause by inhaling spores
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - correct answer. (Rickettsia rickettsii)bacterial,
zoonotic
fleas can be treated with a topical medication - correct answer. true
A Christmas stocking for the dog might describe which type of bound? - correct answer.
Child
When worming a horse the stomach tube is generally passed through the... - correct
answer. nose
The temperature and heart rate are examples of ____ information. - correct answer.
Objective
The jugular vein is located - correct answer. On either side of the neck
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? - correct answer. parvovirus
TPR stands for - correct answer. Tempature, pulse, respiration
the best cat restraint technique is the scruff method - correct answer. true
Cats have an average of _______ muscles in the body - correct answer. 400
kitten eyes and ears open in ___ days - correct answer. 8-10
cat bites can cause severe infections - correct answer. true
If you count 12 pulses in 10 secs, what is the pulse rate? - correct answer. 76
Which of the following routes provides the most rapid rate of medication absorption? -
correct answer. in the vein
, Which vaccine is legally required to give to most animals? - correct answer. Rabies
Where is the SOAP format most commonly used in a medical record? - correct answer.
Progress notes
Holding the head to high while restraining for a jugular vein blood draw will - correct
answer. Make the skin on the neck too tight
a piece of gauze can be used to make a cat muzzle - correct answer. false
Cats go through an estrus cycle every -----days - correct answer. 15-21
Autoclaving equipment is designed to... - correct answer. kill all infectious life forms
The gestation length for a dog is ____ - correct answer. 63 days
When handling infected tissues such as abscesses, lacerations, tumors, and biopsy
samples, you should always... - correct answer. wear latex gloves
When on a lift exam table, dogs will generally try to jump off when? - correct answer.
When raising the table
extreme caution must be used when handling cats, as they are quick and agile and may
be difficult to restrain - correct answer. true
estrus in cats occurs for ______ days - correct answer. 5-7
In the SOAP format, where would you find the chief complaint? - correct answer.
Subjective
Which of the following animals is an amphibian? - correct answer. frog
Always control and keep your eyes on the dog's - correct answer. Head
a wild of aggressive cat can be captured in a cage by throwing a towel over it - correct
answer. true
a nutrient that must be in cats diet is - correct answer. taurine, protein, thiamine
the cephalic vein is a good site for a subcutaneous injection - correct answer. false
Whelping - correct answer. The labor process of dogs
Always lead a horse into a stock - correct answer. On the horses left side
Directed toward or situated on the belly surface... - correct answer. ventral
Questions And Answers Rated A+.
The ____ method is the most common way to file a medical record in a veterinary
practice. - correct answer. Alphabetical
puppies should be weaned from their mother at: - correct answer. 4 to 5 weeks
In a small animal clinic, the most common bedding material is.. - correct answer.
newspaper
Dogs were bred from wolves - correct answer. true
Which of the following is true with parvo? - correct answer. It often causes a bloody
diarrhea
Name a viral dz - correct answer. Rabies
Improperly restraining a rabbit may lead to which common injury? - correct answer.
broken back
Which is not true of the isolation area? - correct answer. The room should be kept
cooler to minimize bacterial growth
dogs are herbivores - correct answer. false
a common position NOT used for radiography is: - correct answer. standing
recumbency
Dogs are herbivores (T/F) - correct answer. False
The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - correct answer. 16
weeks
Which is not true of cleanliness as it relates to the kennel? - correct answer. Never us
bleach in the kennel
,Dogs are naturally pack animals - correct answer. true
the gestation length for a dog is - correct answer. 63 days
a muzzle can be made out of gauze - correct answer. true
Leptospirosis - correct answer. Bacterial disease transmitted through contact with
contaminated urine/water
A parasite that lives on the hair is called ____ ? - correct answer. Lice
Disease can be spread from a staff member's clothing to another animal. Which of the
following is NOT an effective method for preventing the spread of disease? - correct
answer. Wait five mins minimum before handling the next patient
Urine cultures are best obtained by.. - correct answer. cystocentesis
A parasite that can result in the death of a dog is called ____ ? - correct answer.
Heartworm
The following breeds are all used for beef production except... - correct answer.
holstein
PPE may be ignored if - correct answer. If the user determines that PPE may interfere
with their personal safety
a dremel is used to stop bleeding during a nail trim - correct answer. false
rabies - correct answer. viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of diseased
animals
dogs greet each other by smelling scent glands - correct answer. true
Coccidiosis - correct answer. parasitic animal intestinal disease
Dogs are natural pack animals (T/F) - correct answer. True
Which of the following is not considered a PPE? - correct answer. Lab samples
The number one type of restraint for cattle is the... - correct answer. squeeze chute
Most states require a veterinary practice to keep medical records for ____ years. -
correct answer. Seven
,When performing hydrotherapy, the water should generally be... - correct answer.
tepid
Which of the following is not one of the ways it was described that people view their
pets? - correct answer. Relative
it is never necessary to brush a dogs teeth - correct answer. false
Valley fever, - correct answer. (coccidioidomycosis)fungal disease affecting the lungs,
cause by inhaling spores
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - correct answer. (Rickettsia rickettsii)bacterial,
zoonotic
fleas can be treated with a topical medication - correct answer. true
A Christmas stocking for the dog might describe which type of bound? - correct answer.
Child
When worming a horse the stomach tube is generally passed through the... - correct
answer. nose
The temperature and heart rate are examples of ____ information. - correct answer.
Objective
The jugular vein is located - correct answer. On either side of the neck
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? - correct answer. parvovirus
TPR stands for - correct answer. Tempature, pulse, respiration
the best cat restraint technique is the scruff method - correct answer. true
Cats have an average of _______ muscles in the body - correct answer. 400
kitten eyes and ears open in ___ days - correct answer. 8-10
cat bites can cause severe infections - correct answer. true
If you count 12 pulses in 10 secs, what is the pulse rate? - correct answer. 76
Which of the following routes provides the most rapid rate of medication absorption? -
correct answer. in the vein
, Which vaccine is legally required to give to most animals? - correct answer. Rabies
Where is the SOAP format most commonly used in a medical record? - correct answer.
Progress notes
Holding the head to high while restraining for a jugular vein blood draw will - correct
answer. Make the skin on the neck too tight
a piece of gauze can be used to make a cat muzzle - correct answer. false
Cats go through an estrus cycle every -----days - correct answer. 15-21
Autoclaving equipment is designed to... - correct answer. kill all infectious life forms
The gestation length for a dog is ____ - correct answer. 63 days
When handling infected tissues such as abscesses, lacerations, tumors, and biopsy
samples, you should always... - correct answer. wear latex gloves
When on a lift exam table, dogs will generally try to jump off when? - correct answer.
When raising the table
extreme caution must be used when handling cats, as they are quick and agile and may
be difficult to restrain - correct answer. true
estrus in cats occurs for ______ days - correct answer. 5-7
In the SOAP format, where would you find the chief complaint? - correct answer.
Subjective
Which of the following animals is an amphibian? - correct answer. frog
Always control and keep your eyes on the dog's - correct answer. Head
a wild of aggressive cat can be captured in a cage by throwing a towel over it - correct
answer. true
a nutrient that must be in cats diet is - correct answer. taurine, protein, thiamine
the cephalic vein is a good site for a subcutaneous injection - correct answer. false
Whelping - correct answer. The labor process of dogs
Always lead a horse into a stock - correct answer. On the horses left side
Directed toward or situated on the belly surface... - correct answer. ventral
