AVA EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How much of the body is comprised of free water? - ANSWER 60%
What are the vaccinations that make up the core vaccinations for dogs? -
ANSWER distemper
adenovirus
parvo
parainfluenza
rabies
What type of sample is taken from a tiger top/red top tube? - ANSWER Serum
What vein does the cephalic vein branch off of? - ANSWER External jugular
vein
How much radiation exposure, in mrem can an occupationally exposed
individual > 18 Yrs of age, receive in a year? - ANSWER 5000mrem or 5rem
Which of the following is considered the preferred method to substantiate
nutritional adequacy claims? - ANSWER Feeding trial method
What, after a blood pressure has been taken, is required to be documented on
the treatment sheet? - ANSWER measurement, site taken, equipment, cuff size
used
, What are common sizes of catheters used for dogs and cats? - ANSWER 16
gauge, 24 gauge
What does the term ungual refer to? - ANSWER the nail
An overexposed radiograph will be what? - ANSWER too dark
How often does the needle need changed to maximize asepsis when
administering SC fluids from a multidose bag? - ANSWER before and after
each patient
Our point-of-care in-house laboratory analyzer is what and requires what mL of
heparinized whole blood for analysis? - ANSWER Nova and requires 0.4mL
of heparinized whole blood to run the analysis
What parasite spreads heartworm? - ANSWER mosquitos
What is one of the most important parts of bathing a patient? ANSWER making
sure that the shampoo has been completely rinsed out
What can be included as one of the most important means by which to ensure
owners are pleased with the care given in the veterinary hospital? ANSWER
honest and effective communication
What medications must, when added to a fluid bag, always be covered and
protected from light? - ANSWER vitamin B complex/Valium
ANSWERS
How much of the body is comprised of free water? - ANSWER 60%
What are the vaccinations that make up the core vaccinations for dogs? -
ANSWER distemper
adenovirus
parvo
parainfluenza
rabies
What type of sample is taken from a tiger top/red top tube? - ANSWER Serum
What vein does the cephalic vein branch off of? - ANSWER External jugular
vein
How much radiation exposure, in mrem can an occupationally exposed
individual > 18 Yrs of age, receive in a year? - ANSWER 5000mrem or 5rem
Which of the following is considered the preferred method to substantiate
nutritional adequacy claims? - ANSWER Feeding trial method
What, after a blood pressure has been taken, is required to be documented on
the treatment sheet? - ANSWER measurement, site taken, equipment, cuff size
used
, What are common sizes of catheters used for dogs and cats? - ANSWER 16
gauge, 24 gauge
What does the term ungual refer to? - ANSWER the nail
An overexposed radiograph will be what? - ANSWER too dark
How often does the needle need changed to maximize asepsis when
administering SC fluids from a multidose bag? - ANSWER before and after
each patient
Our point-of-care in-house laboratory analyzer is what and requires what mL of
heparinized whole blood for analysis? - ANSWER Nova and requires 0.4mL
of heparinized whole blood to run the analysis
What parasite spreads heartworm? - ANSWER mosquitos
What is one of the most important parts of bathing a patient? ANSWER making
sure that the shampoo has been completely rinsed out
What can be included as one of the most important means by which to ensure
owners are pleased with the care given in the veterinary hospital? ANSWER
honest and effective communication
What medications must, when added to a fluid bag, always be covered and
protected from light? - ANSWER vitamin B complex/Valium
