NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Test Review Exam with 745 Questions
and Correct Answers.
The ____ method is the most common way to file a medical record in a veterinary practice.
- ANS Alphabetical
puppies should be weaned from their mother at: - ANS 4 to 5 weeks
In a small animal clinic, the most common bedding material is.. - ANS newspaper
Dogs were bred from wolves - ANS true
Which of the following is true with parvo? - ANS It often causes a bloody diarrhea
Name a viral dz - ANS Rabies
Improperly restraining a rabbit may lead to which common injury? - ANS broken back
Which is not true of the isolation area? - ANS The room should be kept cooler to minimize
bacterial growth
dogs are herbivores - ANS false
a common position NOT used for radiography is: - ANS standing recumbency
Dogs are herbivores (T/F) - ANS False
The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - ANS 16 weeks
Which is not true of cleanliness as it relates to the kennel? - ANS Never us bleach in the
kennel
Dogs are naturally pack animals - ANS true
the gestation length for a dog is - ANS 63 days
,a muzzle can be made out of gauze - ANS true
Leptospirosis - ANS Bacterial disease transmitted through contact with contaminated
urine/water
A parasite that lives on the hair is called ____ ? - ANS 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? - ANS Wait five
mins minimum before handling the next patient
Urine cultures are best obtained by.. - ANS cystocentesis
A parasite that can result in the death of a dog is called ____ ? - ANS Heartworm
The following breeds are all used for beef production except... - ANS holstein
PPE may be ignored if - ANS If the user determines that PPE may interfere with their
personal safety
a dremel is used to stop bleeding during a nail trim - ANS false
rabies - ANS viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of diseased animals
dogs greet each other by smelling scent glands - ANS true
Coccidiosis - ANS parasitic animal intestinal disease
Dogs are natural pack animals (T/F) - ANS True
Which of the following is not considered a PPE? - ANS Lab samples
The number one type of restraint for cattle is the... - ANS squeeze chute
,Most states require a veterinary practice to keep medical records for ____ years. - ANS
Seven
When performing hydrotherapy, the water should generally be... - ANS tepid
Which of the following is not one of the ways it was described that people view their pets? -
ANS Relative
it is never necessary to brush a dogs teeth - ANS false
Valley fever, - ANS (coccidioidomycosis)fungal disease affecting the lungs, cause by
inhaling spores
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - ANS (Rickettsia rickettsii)bacterial, zoonotic
fleas can be treated with a topical medication - ANS true
A Christmas stocking for the dog might describe which type of bound? - ANS Child
When worming a horse the stomach tube is generally passed through the... - ANS nose
The temperature and heart rate are examples of ____ information. - ANS Objective
The jugular vein is located - ANS 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? - ANS parvovirus
TPR stands for - ANS Tempature, pulse, respiration
the best cat restraint technique is the scruff method - ANS true
Cats have an average of _______ muscles in the body - ANS 400
kitten eyes and ears open in ___ days - ANS 8-10
, cat bites can cause severe infections - ANS true
If you count 12 pulses in 10 secs, what is the pulse rate? - ANS 76
Which of the following routes provides the most rapid rate of medication absorption? - ANS
in the vein
Which vaccine is legally required to give to most animals? - ANS Rabies
Where is the SOAP format most commonly used in a medical record? - ANS Progress
notes
Holding the head to high while restraining for a jugular vein blood draw will - ANS Make the
skin on the neck too tight
a piece of gauze can be used to make a cat muzzle - ANS false
Cats go through an estrus cycle every -----days - ANS 15-21
Autoclaving equipment is designed to... - ANS kill all infectious life forms
The gestation length for a dog is ____ - ANS 63 days
When handling infected tissues such as abscesses, lacerations, tumors, and biopsy
samples, you should always... - ANS wear latex gloves
When on a lift exam table, dogs will generally try to jump off when? - ANS When raising the
table
extreme caution must be used when handling cats, as they are quick and agile and may be
difficult to restrain - ANS true
estrus in cats occurs for ______ days - ANS 5-7
In the SOAP format, where would you find the chief complaint? - ANS Subjective
and Correct Answers.
The ____ method is the most common way to file a medical record in a veterinary practice.
- ANS Alphabetical
puppies should be weaned from their mother at: - ANS 4 to 5 weeks
In a small animal clinic, the most common bedding material is.. - ANS newspaper
Dogs were bred from wolves - ANS true
Which of the following is true with parvo? - ANS It often causes a bloody diarrhea
Name a viral dz - ANS Rabies
Improperly restraining a rabbit may lead to which common injury? - ANS broken back
Which is not true of the isolation area? - ANS The room should be kept cooler to minimize
bacterial growth
dogs are herbivores - ANS false
a common position NOT used for radiography is: - ANS standing recumbency
Dogs are herbivores (T/F) - ANS False
The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - ANS 16 weeks
Which is not true of cleanliness as it relates to the kennel? - ANS Never us bleach in the
kennel
Dogs are naturally pack animals - ANS true
the gestation length for a dog is - ANS 63 days
,a muzzle can be made out of gauze - ANS true
Leptospirosis - ANS Bacterial disease transmitted through contact with contaminated
urine/water
A parasite that lives on the hair is called ____ ? - ANS 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? - ANS Wait five
mins minimum before handling the next patient
Urine cultures are best obtained by.. - ANS cystocentesis
A parasite that can result in the death of a dog is called ____ ? - ANS Heartworm
The following breeds are all used for beef production except... - ANS holstein
PPE may be ignored if - ANS If the user determines that PPE may interfere with their
personal safety
a dremel is used to stop bleeding during a nail trim - ANS false
rabies - ANS viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of diseased animals
dogs greet each other by smelling scent glands - ANS true
Coccidiosis - ANS parasitic animal intestinal disease
Dogs are natural pack animals (T/F) - ANS True
Which of the following is not considered a PPE? - ANS Lab samples
The number one type of restraint for cattle is the... - ANS squeeze chute
,Most states require a veterinary practice to keep medical records for ____ years. - ANS
Seven
When performing hydrotherapy, the water should generally be... - ANS tepid
Which of the following is not one of the ways it was described that people view their pets? -
ANS Relative
it is never necessary to brush a dogs teeth - ANS false
Valley fever, - ANS (coccidioidomycosis)fungal disease affecting the lungs, cause by
inhaling spores
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - ANS (Rickettsia rickettsii)bacterial, zoonotic
fleas can be treated with a topical medication - ANS true
A Christmas stocking for the dog might describe which type of bound? - ANS Child
When worming a horse the stomach tube is generally passed through the... - ANS nose
The temperature and heart rate are examples of ____ information. - ANS Objective
The jugular vein is located - ANS 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? - ANS parvovirus
TPR stands for - ANS Tempature, pulse, respiration
the best cat restraint technique is the scruff method - ANS true
Cats have an average of _______ muscles in the body - ANS 400
kitten eyes and ears open in ___ days - ANS 8-10
, cat bites can cause severe infections - ANS true
If you count 12 pulses in 10 secs, what is the pulse rate? - ANS 76
Which of the following routes provides the most rapid rate of medication absorption? - ANS
in the vein
Which vaccine is legally required to give to most animals? - ANS Rabies
Where is the SOAP format most commonly used in a medical record? - ANS Progress
notes
Holding the head to high while restraining for a jugular vein blood draw will - ANS Make the
skin on the neck too tight
a piece of gauze can be used to make a cat muzzle - ANS false
Cats go through an estrus cycle every -----days - ANS 15-21
Autoclaving equipment is designed to... - ANS kill all infectious life forms
The gestation length for a dog is ____ - ANS 63 days
When handling infected tissues such as abscesses, lacerations, tumors, and biopsy
samples, you should always... - ANS wear latex gloves
When on a lift exam table, dogs will generally try to jump off when? - ANS When raising the
table
extreme caution must be used when handling cats, as they are quick and agile and may be
difficult to restrain - ANS true
estrus in cats occurs for ______ days - ANS 5-7
In the SOAP format, where would you find the chief complaint? - ANS Subjective
