CVA Exam study Questions and
Answers
The minimum amount of fecal matter needed for a routine fecal flotation of a dog or
cat would be: - Answer-The size of a dime
An iguana is typically 7-12 inches long at birth, but in adulthood may reach a length
of: - Answer-six feet
Most oral liquids are administered to horses by way of a stomach tube. - Answer-True
A 22 gauge needle compared to a 20 gauge needle - Answer-Blue cap/ pink cap
A safety feature designed to protect veterinary workers using or assisting with gas
anesthesia procedures is a: - Answer-Scavengering system
One purpose of wearing gloves when handling biopsy samples is to avoid: - Answer-infection
, 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
When handling Psittacines, you should - Answer-dim the lights
A dairy cow will often drink how much water per day? - Answer-45 or more gallons
Which is not a common syringe size? - Answer-2 cc
The close monitoring of all boarded animals is important but it is perhaps most
important for: - Answer-cats
The common name for Dirofilaria immitis is - Answer-heartworm
When reading food labels, you should know that: - Answer-Ingredients are listed in descending order
according to amount in the
container (greatest-to-least)
The Rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - Answer-16 weeks
An unopened, autoclaved pack is considered sterile for - Answer-30 days
The minimum time required to properly autoclave, by moist heat, stainless steel
surgical instruments: - Answer-less than 5 minutes
The best rule for a veterinary assistant to follow with respect to medications stored
Answers
The minimum amount of fecal matter needed for a routine fecal flotation of a dog or
cat would be: - Answer-The size of a dime
An iguana is typically 7-12 inches long at birth, but in adulthood may reach a length
of: - Answer-six feet
Most oral liquids are administered to horses by way of a stomach tube. - Answer-True
A 22 gauge needle compared to a 20 gauge needle - Answer-Blue cap/ pink cap
A safety feature designed to protect veterinary workers using or assisting with gas
anesthesia procedures is a: - Answer-Scavengering system
One purpose of wearing gloves when handling biopsy samples is to avoid: - Answer-infection
, 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
When handling Psittacines, you should - Answer-dim the lights
A dairy cow will often drink how much water per day? - Answer-45 or more gallons
Which is not a common syringe size? - Answer-2 cc
The close monitoring of all boarded animals is important but it is perhaps most
important for: - Answer-cats
The common name for Dirofilaria immitis is - Answer-heartworm
When reading food labels, you should know that: - Answer-Ingredients are listed in descending order
according to amount in the
container (greatest-to-least)
The Rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - Answer-16 weeks
An unopened, autoclaved pack is considered sterile for - Answer-30 days
The minimum time required to properly autoclave, by moist heat, stainless steel
surgical instruments: - Answer-less than 5 minutes
The best rule for a veterinary assistant to follow with respect to medications stored
