CVA Level 1 Practice Exam Questions &
Answers 100% Correct!!
Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin allergies? -
ANSWERSDalmation.
Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to their fine haircoat? -
ANSWERSRex & Sphynx.
Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a stall?
A. Bedding should be discarded if mold is present, since many horses eat their
bedding.
B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it
all.
C. When a horse is discharged, all bedding should be removed and the stall disinfected.
D. Pine or wood shavings should be 6-10 inches deep a the stall, and added to as it
becomes compacted. - ANSWERSB. Urine and feces should only be removed once a
day, since the bedding will absorb it all.
Which breed will need to be groomed regularly?
A. Lhasa Apso.
B. Keeshond.
C. Chow.
D. All of the above. - ANSWERSD. All of the above.
Feline infectious peritonitis has a mortality rate of about _____. - ANSWERS100%
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The flea medication should be applied to the top of the fur
B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
C. The flea medication should be applied with a cottonball
D. The flea medication should be applied with cotton applicators - ANSWERSB. The
flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
Hunting dogs rely on their ________. - ANSWERSSense of smell.
Veterinarians do not need assistants to practice medicine efficiently., true or false? -
ANSWERSFalse
Which animal lacks homing instincts and will be lost if wandering away from home? -
ANSWERSSkunk
,When asked to place an animal in a lateral recumbent position, you should place it
A. On its back, lying down
B. On its side, lying down
C. With its backside up
D. Facing you - ANSWERSOn its side, lying down
On what body parts are topical medications used?
A. Eyes.
B. Ears.
C. Skin.
D. All of the above. - ANSWERSD. All of the above.
OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription
true or false? - ANSWERSfalse
2. Collimation of the x-ray beam:
A. should be done to expose as large an area as possible
B. turns the beam at a 90 degree angle to x-ray patients that are standing
C. reduces scatter radiation and unnecessary exposure to the x-ray beam
D. Both A and C - ANSWERSD. Both A and C
3. Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay attention to are?
A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact.
B. Pupil size.
C. How open the eyes are.
D. All of the above. - ANSWERSD. All of the above.
4. Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the hospital for quick
access.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWERSB. FALSE
5. Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?
A. Odors will not be a problem as long as they are left in the room's trash can
B. These eliminations should not be cleaned up for 10 minutes, just in case a
technician needs to see it.
C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room
D. Only vomit and anal gland secretions will cause a foul odor. - ANSWERSC. Odors
will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room
6. The use of ___________ can reduce the number of people involved in taking an
Xray.
A. Chemical restraint.
B. Positioning devices.
C. Thyroid sheilds.
D. Both A and B are correct. - ANSWERSD. Both A and B are correct.
,When working in a veterinary hospital, 'adjusting to change' is important. Which is an
example of that?
A. New Drugs/Medications
B. Working with different veterinarians
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above - ANSWERSC. Both A and B
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the handling of avians?
A. Turning off the lights can aid in the capture of birds.
B. A paper towel or thin material can be used to capture small birds.
C. Offering treats to a bird may provide the distraction needed to perform a quick
procedure or examination.
D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving. -
ANSWERSD. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving.
What should you watch out for when feeding and medicating patients?
A. Lack of appetite
B. Refusal to take medications
C. Constipation or diarrhea
D. Lethargy
E. All of the above - ANSWERSE.All of the above
7. How long can you leave canned food out after it's offered to an animal?
A. As long as it takes the animal to eat it.
B. No longer than 2 hours.
C. 6 hours
D. 2-4 hours - ANSWERSB. No longer than 2 hours.
8. Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the following collection
methods?
A. Catheterization.
B. Cystocentesis.
C. Free catch.
D. Cystocytosis. - ANSWERSB. Cystocentesis
9. Which statement is NOT true when preparing a dog or cat for a bath?
A. Brushing out the animal's coat prepares the animal's skin by removing dead skin and
hair.
B. Nail trims and anal gland expression is often included in the process.
C. Tough mats are easier to work out during the bath.
D. It's important to disinfect the table and any combs or brushes used after each
animal. - ANSWERSC. Tough mats are easier to work out during the bath
, 10. If you notice something that was missed during the physical exam, you should notify
the veterinarian in a tactful way
A. True
B. False - ANSWERSA. True
11. What does SOP stand for?
A. Same Operational Process
B. Standard Owner Preferences
C. Some Options Presented
D. Standard Operating Procedure - ANSWERSD. Standard Operating Procedure
14. Post-it notes placed throughout the reception desk area:
A. Keeps things organized
B. Is a good filing system
C. Is a great way to keep track of all messages
D. Creates a cluttered appearance - ANSWERSD. Creates a cluttered appearance
19. What protection should be taken when handling chemotherapeutic drugs?
A. Double gloves.
B. Impenetrable mask.
C. Protective eye wear.
D. All of the above. - ANSWERSD. All of the above.
20. This animal can weigh between 35 and 150 pounds
A. Pot-Bellied Pig
B. Rabbit
C. Hedgehog
D. Ferret - ANSWERSA. Pot-Bellied Pig
21. Stimulating a swallowing reflex in a cat can be done by?
A. lightly blowing on the nose
B. rubbing the throat
C. placing your finger on the cat's tongue
D. Both A and B
E. Both B and C - ANSWERSD. Both A and B
22. Employees working in the veterinary field see the exact same situation every day.
A. True
B. False - ANSWERSB. False
23. What do you do when the sample can be seen in the activation window?
A. Press the button on the test kit until it clicks.
B. Read the results.
C. Rotate the test clockwise.
Answers 100% Correct!!
Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin allergies? -
ANSWERSDalmation.
Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to their fine haircoat? -
ANSWERSRex & Sphynx.
Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a stall?
A. Bedding should be discarded if mold is present, since many horses eat their
bedding.
B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it
all.
C. When a horse is discharged, all bedding should be removed and the stall disinfected.
D. Pine or wood shavings should be 6-10 inches deep a the stall, and added to as it
becomes compacted. - ANSWERSB. Urine and feces should only be removed once a
day, since the bedding will absorb it all.
Which breed will need to be groomed regularly?
A. Lhasa Apso.
B. Keeshond.
C. Chow.
D. All of the above. - ANSWERSD. All of the above.
Feline infectious peritonitis has a mortality rate of about _____. - ANSWERS100%
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The flea medication should be applied to the top of the fur
B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
C. The flea medication should be applied with a cottonball
D. The flea medication should be applied with cotton applicators - ANSWERSB. The
flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
Hunting dogs rely on their ________. - ANSWERSSense of smell.
Veterinarians do not need assistants to practice medicine efficiently., true or false? -
ANSWERSFalse
Which animal lacks homing instincts and will be lost if wandering away from home? -
ANSWERSSkunk
,When asked to place an animal in a lateral recumbent position, you should place it
A. On its back, lying down
B. On its side, lying down
C. With its backside up
D. Facing you - ANSWERSOn its side, lying down
On what body parts are topical medications used?
A. Eyes.
B. Ears.
C. Skin.
D. All of the above. - ANSWERSD. All of the above.
OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription
true or false? - ANSWERSfalse
2. Collimation of the x-ray beam:
A. should be done to expose as large an area as possible
B. turns the beam at a 90 degree angle to x-ray patients that are standing
C. reduces scatter radiation and unnecessary exposure to the x-ray beam
D. Both A and C - ANSWERSD. Both A and C
3. Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay attention to are?
A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact.
B. Pupil size.
C. How open the eyes are.
D. All of the above. - ANSWERSD. All of the above.
4. Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the hospital for quick
access.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWERSB. FALSE
5. Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?
A. Odors will not be a problem as long as they are left in the room's trash can
B. These eliminations should not be cleaned up for 10 minutes, just in case a
technician needs to see it.
C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room
D. Only vomit and anal gland secretions will cause a foul odor. - ANSWERSC. Odors
will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room
6. The use of ___________ can reduce the number of people involved in taking an
Xray.
A. Chemical restraint.
B. Positioning devices.
C. Thyroid sheilds.
D. Both A and B are correct. - ANSWERSD. Both A and B are correct.
,When working in a veterinary hospital, 'adjusting to change' is important. Which is an
example of that?
A. New Drugs/Medications
B. Working with different veterinarians
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above - ANSWERSC. Both A and B
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the handling of avians?
A. Turning off the lights can aid in the capture of birds.
B. A paper towel or thin material can be used to capture small birds.
C. Offering treats to a bird may provide the distraction needed to perform a quick
procedure or examination.
D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving. -
ANSWERSD. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving.
What should you watch out for when feeding and medicating patients?
A. Lack of appetite
B. Refusal to take medications
C. Constipation or diarrhea
D. Lethargy
E. All of the above - ANSWERSE.All of the above
7. How long can you leave canned food out after it's offered to an animal?
A. As long as it takes the animal to eat it.
B. No longer than 2 hours.
C. 6 hours
D. 2-4 hours - ANSWERSB. No longer than 2 hours.
8. Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the following collection
methods?
A. Catheterization.
B. Cystocentesis.
C. Free catch.
D. Cystocytosis. - ANSWERSB. Cystocentesis
9. Which statement is NOT true when preparing a dog or cat for a bath?
A. Brushing out the animal's coat prepares the animal's skin by removing dead skin and
hair.
B. Nail trims and anal gland expression is often included in the process.
C. Tough mats are easier to work out during the bath.
D. It's important to disinfect the table and any combs or brushes used after each
animal. - ANSWERSC. Tough mats are easier to work out during the bath
, 10. If you notice something that was missed during the physical exam, you should notify
the veterinarian in a tactful way
A. True
B. False - ANSWERSA. True
11. What does SOP stand for?
A. Same Operational Process
B. Standard Owner Preferences
C. Some Options Presented
D. Standard Operating Procedure - ANSWERSD. Standard Operating Procedure
14. Post-it notes placed throughout the reception desk area:
A. Keeps things organized
B. Is a good filing system
C. Is a great way to keep track of all messages
D. Creates a cluttered appearance - ANSWERSD. Creates a cluttered appearance
19. What protection should be taken when handling chemotherapeutic drugs?
A. Double gloves.
B. Impenetrable mask.
C. Protective eye wear.
D. All of the above. - ANSWERSD. All of the above.
20. This animal can weigh between 35 and 150 pounds
A. Pot-Bellied Pig
B. Rabbit
C. Hedgehog
D. Ferret - ANSWERSA. Pot-Bellied Pig
21. Stimulating a swallowing reflex in a cat can be done by?
A. lightly blowing on the nose
B. rubbing the throat
C. placing your finger on the cat's tongue
D. Both A and B
E. Both B and C - ANSWERSD. Both A and B
22. Employees working in the veterinary field see the exact same situation every day.
A. True
B. False - ANSWERSB. False
23. What do you do when the sample can be seen in the activation window?
A. Press the button on the test kit until it clicks.
B. Read the results.
C. Rotate the test clockwise.
