VET CVA EXAM 2025 WIT CORRECT ANSWERS
What is a refractometer used to measure? - Specific Gravity
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What is the essential nutrient component found in the highest quantity or percent in pet food? -
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Carbohydrates
The injection that allows us to place very irritating substance into the body with minimal discomfort is the
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___________. - Intravenous n n
The instrument that is used to grasp the suture needle while suturing tissue and then can be used to help tie
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the knot is a ____________. - Needle Holders
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Over time, clients come to your veterinary office _________ and this will keep you clients coming back. - For
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confident veterinary leadership n n
The outer surface of surgery packs are considered ___________ surfaces and will be handled by a surgery
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assistant. - Contaminated n n
This cat has fine, long haired coat and pug nose. Their eyes are wide and full and they have small ears. - Persian
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Phenols can be very toxic and can be absorbed through the pads of the feet of cats if not rinsed properly. Which
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of the following is and example of a phenol-based product? - Lysol
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Which essential nutritional component is needed in the highest percentage by all animals? - Water
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Permanent hearing loss may occur with continuous decibels levels over ________. - 84
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Most cat and dog injections are given __________. - intramuscular
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, Floor cleaning must occur ___________ if true disease prevention practices are to be achieved. - More then
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once per day n n
Which topical drug will retain the active ingredient on the location for the longest time? - Ointments
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Dogs should regularly not be bathed more than __________ unless directed otherwise by a veterinarian. -
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Once per day n n
When lifting a small dog, you want to control the _________ with one hand while lifting the body with the
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other. - Head n n
When are injuries with sharp instruments most likely to occur? - During clean-up of surgery
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Allow disinfectant _____________ minutes of contact time before rinsing off the cage. - 15
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The tip of the otoscope should be cleaned _________ as they are a source of bacteria, yeast organisms and
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mites. - Thoroughly inside and out between uses n n n n n n n
Temporary hearing loss may occur with a minimum of _________ minutes of exposure to 84 decibel noise n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
level. - 5 n n
What fecal test is used to look for protozoan parasites, like giardia, in the intestinal tract? - Direct smear
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This large dog from the herding group can have a smooth or rough coat. Lassie is the most famous example of
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this breed. They are the most commonly sable in color with long muzzle and 2/3 erect ears. the rough coated
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variety has a long fur and a ful. - Collies n n n n n n n n n
What should be done with used needles? - They should be placed in a sharps container
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Suture material is used for many purposes in surgery. They include: - Closing wounds or skin incisions,
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Strengthening joint space or weak tissue, and tying off blood vessels to achieve hemostasis n n n n n n n n n n n n n
You should avoid the use of human shampoos on dogs because a dogs skin tends to be ___________. - More
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alkaline
If it isn't written down in the medical record, then __________. - In essence it did not happen
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On average , the time clients spend with staff ________ the time spent with the veterinarian. - Is much more
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Dogs that are active on hard surfaces tend to need __________ nail trimming. - Less
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No one under ____________ years of age may be allowed in the Radiology room during exposure. - 18
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Which method of urine collection provides the cleanest sample? - Cytocentesis
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Instruments designed to hold back tissues are called _____________. - Forceps n n n n n n n n n n
For a fecal flotation test, mix a small quantity of feces with dense flotation solution that contains
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_____________. - Sodium Nitrate n n n
The process of preparing and handling Personnel, patients, and equipment in such a way that the
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contamination of the patient through an open wound or incision is avoided is called _____________. - Aseptic n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
technique
What is a refractometer used to measure? - Specific Gravity
n n n n n n n n n
What is the essential nutrient component found in the highest quantity or percent in pet food? -
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
Carbohydrates
The injection that allows us to place very irritating substance into the body with minimal discomfort is the
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
___________. - Intravenous n n
The instrument that is used to grasp the suture needle while suturing tissue and then can be used to help tie
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
the knot is a ____________. - Needle Holders
n n n n n n n
Over time, clients come to your veterinary office _________ and this will keep you clients coming back. - For
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confident veterinary leadership n n
The outer surface of surgery packs are considered ___________ surfaces and will be handled by a surgery
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
assistant. - Contaminated n n
This cat has fine, long haired coat and pug nose. Their eyes are wide and full and they have small ears. - Persian
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Phenols can be very toxic and can be absorbed through the pads of the feet of cats if not rinsed properly. Which
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
of the following is and example of a phenol-based product? - Lysol
n n n n n n n n n n n
Which essential nutritional component is needed in the highest percentage by all animals? - Water
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
Permanent hearing loss may occur with continuous decibels levels over ________. - 84
n n n n n n n n n n n n
Most cat and dog injections are given __________. - intramuscular
n n n n n n n n n
, Floor cleaning must occur ___________ if true disease prevention practices are to be achieved. - More then
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once per day n n
Which topical drug will retain the active ingredient on the location for the longest time? - Ointments
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
Dogs should regularly not be bathed more than __________ unless directed otherwise by a veterinarian. -
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Once per day n n
When lifting a small dog, you want to control the _________ with one hand while lifting the body with the
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other. - Head n n
When are injuries with sharp instruments most likely to occur? - During clean-up of surgery
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Allow disinfectant _____________ minutes of contact time before rinsing off the cage. - 15
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The tip of the otoscope should be cleaned _________ as they are a source of bacteria, yeast organisms and
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
mites. - Thoroughly inside and out between uses n n n n n n n
Temporary hearing loss may occur with a minimum of _________ minutes of exposure to 84 decibel noise n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
level. - 5 n n
What fecal test is used to look for protozoan parasites, like giardia, in the intestinal tract? - Direct smear
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
This large dog from the herding group can have a smooth or rough coat. Lassie is the most famous example of
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
this breed. They are the most commonly sable in color with long muzzle and 2/3 erect ears. the rough coated
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
variety has a long fur and a ful. - Collies n n n n n n n n n
What should be done with used needles? - They should be placed in a sharps container
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
Suture material is used for many purposes in surgery. They include: - Closing wounds or skin incisions,
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
Strengthening joint space or weak tissue, and tying off blood vessels to achieve hemostasis n n n n n n n n n n n n n
You should avoid the use of human shampoos on dogs because a dogs skin tends to be ___________. - More
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
alkaline
If it isn't written down in the medical record, then __________. - In essence it did not happen
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On average , the time clients spend with staff ________ the time spent with the veterinarian. - Is much more
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Dogs that are active on hard surfaces tend to need __________ nail trimming. - Less
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No one under ____________ years of age may be allowed in the Radiology room during exposure. - 18
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Which method of urine collection provides the cleanest sample? - Cytocentesis
n n n n n n n n n n
Instruments designed to hold back tissues are called _____________. - Forceps n n n n n n n n n n
For a fecal flotation test, mix a small quantity of feces with dense flotation solution that contains
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
_____________. - Sodium Nitrate n n n
The process of preparing and handling Personnel, patients, and equipment in such a way that the
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
contamination of the patient through an open wound or incision is avoided is called _____________. - Aseptic n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
technique
