NAVTA Practice Test Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+

NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Test Review Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+ The ____ method is the most common way to file a medical record in a veterinary practice. - Answer: Alphabetical puppies should be weaned from their mother at: - Answer: 4 to 5 weeks In a small animal clinic, the most common bedding material is.. - Answer: newspaper Dogs were bred from wolves - Answer: true Which of the following is true with parvo? - Answer: It often causes a bloody diarrhea Name a viral dz - Answer: Rabies Improperly restraining a rabbit may lead to which common injury? - Answer: broken back Which is not true of the isolation area? - Answer: The room should be kept cooler to minimize bacterial growth dogs are herbivores - Answer: false a common position NOT used for radiography is: - Answer: standing recumbency Dogs are herbivores (T/F) - Answer: False The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - Answer: 16 weeks Which is not true of cleanliness as it relates to the kennel? - Answer: Never us bleach in the kennel Dogs are naturally pack animals - Answer: true the gestation length for a dog is - Answer: 63 days a muzzle can be made out of gauze - Answer: true Leptospirosis - Answer: Bacterial disease transmitted through contact with contaminated urine/water A parasite that lives on the hair is called ____ ? - Answer: 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? - Answer: Wait five mins minimum before handling the next patient Urine cultures are best obtained by.. - Answer: cystocentesis A parasite that can result in the death of a dog is called ____ ? - Answer: Heartworm The following breeds are all used for beef production except... - Answer: holstein PPE may be ignored if - Answer: If the user determines that PPE may interfere with their personal safety a dremel is used to stop bleeding during a nail trim - Answer: false rabies - Answer: viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of diseased animals dogs greet each other by smelling scent glands - Answer: true Coccidiosis - Answer: parasitic animal intestinal disease Dogs are natural pack animals (T/F) - Answer: True Which of the following is not considered a PPE? - Answer: Lab samples The number one type of restraint for cattle is the... - Answer: squeeze chute Most states require a veterinary practice to keep medical records for ____ years. - Answer: Seven When performing hydrotherapy, the water should generally be... - Answer: tepid Which of the following is not one of the ways it was described that people view their pets? - Answer: Relative it is never necessary to brush a dogs teeth - Answer: false Valley fever, - Answer: (coccidioidomycosis)fungal disease affecting the lungs, cause by inhaling spores Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Answer: (Rickettsia rickettsii)bacterial, zoonotic fleas can be treated with a topical medication - Answer: true A Christmas stocking for the dog might describe which type of bound? - Answer: Child When worming a horse the stomach tube is generally passed through the... - Answer: nose The temperature and heart rate are examples of ____ information. - Answer: Objective The jugular vein is located - Answer: 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? - Answer: parvovirus TPR stands for - Answer: Tempature, pulse, respiration the best cat restraint technique is the scruff method - Answer: true Cats have an average of _______ muscles in the body - Answer: 400 kitten eyes and ears open in ___ days - Answer: 8-10 cat bites can cause severe infections - Answer: true If you count 12 pulses in 10 secs, what is the pulse rate? - Answer: 76 Which of the following routes provides the most rapid rate of medication absorption? - Answer: in the vein Which vaccine is legally required to give to most animals? - Answer: Rabies Where is the SOAP format most commonly used in a medical record? - Answer: Progress notes Holding the head to high while restraining for a jugular vein blood draw will - Answer: Make the skin on the neck too tight a piece of gauze can be used to make a cat muzzle - Answer: false Cats go through an estrus cycle every -----days - Answer: 15-21 Autoclaving equipment is designed to... - Answer: kill all infectious life forms The gestation length for a dog is ____ - Answer: 63 days When handling infected tissues such as abscesses, lacerations, tumors, and biopsy samples, you should always... - Answer: wear latex gloves When on a lift exam table, dogs will generally try to jump off when? - Answer: When raising the table extreme caution must be used when handling cats, as they are quick and agile and may be difficult to restrain - Answer: true estrus in cats occurs for ______ days - Answer: 5-7 In the SOAP format, where would you find the chief complaint? - Answer: Subjective Which of the following animals is an amphibian? - Answer: frog Always control and keep your eyes on the dog's - Answer: Head a wild of aggressive cat can be captured in a cage by throwing a towel over it - Answer: true a nutrient that must be in cats diet is - Answer: taurine, protein, thiamine the cephalic vein is a good site for a subcutaneous injection - Answer: false Whelping - Answer: The labor process of dogs Always lead a horse into a stock - Answer: On the horses left side Directed toward or situated on the belly surface... - Answer: ventral Who owns the physical medical record? - Answer: The veterinary clinic the cat muzzle should be applied loosely to allow breathing - Answer: false labradoodle is a example of a _____ breed - Answer: designer When you make a mistake in a medical record, you should ____. - Answer: Use 1 line, correct it and initial it When unloading cattle from a trailer minimize all gaps to less than - Answer: 3 inches When placing a halter on a horse the fixed loop should first be placed over the.. - Answer: nose the stretch technique can be used to administer an injection - Answer: true average lifespan of the cat is - Answer: 12 to 18 years old When taking a dogs temperature he should be - Answer: Standing The film produced during the x-ray process is called a: - Answer: radiograph A kennel worker just let a dog get loose and it was hit by a car. Who is legally liable for that action? - Answer: The veterinarian The blood supply of the nail is called the ____ - Answer: Quick Which of the following items should not be placed in the sharps container: - Answer: microscope cover slip placing a finger between a cat's legs during restraint will give you more control over its movements - Answer: true cats descend from wild cats wild cats of the species called - Answer: felis catis You should pay special attention to pet owner information pertaining to - Answer: A recent vacation, diet change, and a pet being recently lost What organization sets the standards of care for veterinary patients? - Answer: AVMA The best way to determine the food and water intake of an animal is to: - Answer: measure how much food and water is given to the animal and later measure how much of each is left What id the most common way to restrain a non-aggressive cat? - Answer: One hand under the belly, and the other around the neck the cat bag can be used to restrain a cat to clean its ears - Answer: true Cats have about _______ bones. - Answer: 250 cats range in size from - Answer: 5 to 25 pounds cats feel threatened when placed under a towel - Answer: false MSDS stands for - Answer: Material Safety Data Sheets Which career(s) require a state and national board exam as part of their certification? - Answer: Veterinarian, Veterinary technician. Excision of the testicles or their destruction by radiation or parasites: - Answer: castration the "kitty taco" technique is useful for administering medication - Answer: true adult male cat of breeding age is called - Answer: the Tom If a veterinary staff member is under direct supervision that means ____. - Answer: The veterinarian is in the hospital with them. Dispose of needles and scalpels in a plastic baggie, then place in a trash can - Answer: False Diseases and infections which may be transmitted from animals to humans are known as: - Answer: zoonotic The Veterinary Practice Act is ____. - Answer: State regulations for all veterinary professionals. Which of the following is not generally associated with bathing a dog? - Answer: taking a urine sample Cat muzzles can cause problems with breathing if not applied correctly - Answer: true Rabies vaccine should be given at - Answer: 12 weeks of age It is best to collect the fecal sample within - Answer: 2-4 hours Difficult labor - Answer: Dystocia Proper restraint of an animal usually involves... - Answer: the least amount of restraint nescessary When examining a fecal sample under the microscope, you are looking for - Answer: Eggs The stretch technique is the most common cat restraint technique - Answer: false Toxoplasmosis is shed in an infected cat in a ___ to ___ hour time frame - Answer: 12 to 24 tucking a cat's head under your arm is a safe restraint - Answer: false cat declaw procedures are usually completely healed in - Answer: 2 weeks The direct smear method is especially helpful when diagnosing - Answer: Protozoan Which of the following is not a concern when restraining a dog? - Answer: kick Cats descend from the wild species of cats called ____ - Answer: Felis catus the jugular vein is located in the neck - Answer: true A clients calls the veterinary hospital to ask what is the normal position of a kitten when it's born what will you tell the client - Answer: front legs and head first Cats range in size from __ to ___ pounds - Answer: 5-25 pounds Which disposal option might involve a knowledge of local laws - Answer: Taking the body home Animals with chronic kidney problems should receive a diet that is: - Answer: relatively high protein a wild cat can be captured using a rabies pole - Answer: false when should a kitten and begin the FVRCP series - Answer: 6-8 weeks The urine collection technique most likely to be contaminated for culturing is - Answer: A voided sample DSH stands for.. - Answer: domestic short hair VCPR stands for ____. - Answer: Veterinary Client Patient Relationship. Cats require a high protein and high fat diet with the added ingredients of ____ & _____ - Answer: Taurine and thiamine Which is the correct spelling? - Answer: diarrhea saphenous venipuncture is done using a combination scruff and stretch technique - Answer: true A client that is notably pregnant brings her cat into the veterinary clinic for its yearly exam and vaccines the veterinary assistant make certain she educated the client on the importance of a disease it can be transmitted to people I may cause a miscarriage pregnant woman what disease does she need to discuss with the client - Answer: toxoplasmosis Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the three discussed? - Answer: Cystocentesis Dogs over 7 years of age should be fed a __________ - Answer: Senior diet Indicating the administration of medication within the principle layer of skin, between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue: - Answer: ID A dosimeter badge - Answer: Measures x-ray exposure welding gloves can cause injury to a cat if they're not safely used - Answer: true (anything can cause injury if not safely used) what disease in cats may cause permanent head tilt - Answer: calicivirus a feral cat is a happy cat - Answer: FALSE Siberian Husky - Answer: Working Group An x-ray badge protects you from being exposed to radiation - Answer: False VCPR must be maintained every ____. - Answer: 1 year. Either of 2 organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end products of metabolism in the form of urine: - Answer: kidney The FDA regulates ____. - Answer: Pharmaceuticals and supplements that enter into food animals. Which of the following is not a reptile? - Answer: frog You should clean the transducer probe with - Answer: Alcohol a squeeze cage may be used to vaccinate a difficult cat - Answer: true setter - Answer: sporting group a cat muzzle should be applied loosely to avoid breathing problems - Answer: false (apply correctly, not loosely) Airedale Terrier - Answer: Terrier Group X-ray radiation appears as white light to the human eye - Answer: False The needle most appropriate for administering a vaccine to an 8 week old St. Bernard puppy is: - Answer: 21 gauge, 1 inch The DEA regulates ____. - Answer: Controlled pharmaceuticals. The MSDS can be found _____. - Answer: In the right to know station. Surgical excision of the ovaries and the uterus... - Answer: OHE The power supply for generating radiographs comes from the - Answer: Transformer There are over 75 breeds of cats - Answer: true sheepdog - Answer: hearding group If a staff member is allergic to latex, they can use ____ gloves. - Answer: Nitrile. Who should wear x-ray monitoring devices in the veterinary hospital? - Answer: anyone who may work in taking or developing x-ray images What are some ways you can grow in your personal knowledge ? - Answer: Seminars, reading, and one on one training. cats have an average of 350 bones in their bodies - Answer: false pug - Answer: toy group Dalmatian - Answer: Non-Sporting Group cat feet are similar in appearance to dog feet - Answer: false Mistakes are easier to tolerate if they are volunteered rather than discovered by management - Answer: True An appaloosa is a... - Answer: breed of horse A health certificate is valid for ____. - Answer: One month. An example of an "over the counter" veterinary drug would be ____. - Answer: Flea shampoo. Body parts removed during surgery or other treatment should be: - Answer: put into a sealable plastic bag and placed in the freezer EIA stands for - Answer: Equine Infectious Anemia only male cats spray and mark territory - Answer: false schnoodle - Answer: designer Dexamethasone is a common pharmaceutical that falls into the ____ category. - Answer: Steroid. A state in which the body loses more water than it takes in, resulting in circulating blood volume and a reduction in tissue fluids; - Answer: dehydration FeLV is often spread via - Answer: Saliva rhinotracheitis and calicivirus both affect the upper respiratory tract - Answer: true ad lib - Answer: as much as necessary or available at all times Puppies should be weaned from their mother at - Answer: 4-5 weeks onychectomy - Answer: surgical term for declaw A pharmaceutical that ____ is called a controlled drug. - Answer: Has addictive properties. Which is not true of dips? - Answer: Rinse thoroughly prior to returning to cage SOP stands for... - Answer: standard operating procedures When storing pesticides and chemicals, you should follow directions on the ____. - Answer: M.S.D.S. Canned dog food typically contains about how much water? - Answer: 70% What product can you use if you trim a dogs nails too short? - Answer: Stypic powder, cautery stick, and flour The dog with its ears up and forward and with a wagging tail is showing characteristics of a _______________dog - Answer: happy calcivirus - Answer: highly contagious virus that causes an upper respiratory infection and head tilt and is similar to rhinotracheitis can cause lesions in the mouth Teaching a god to eliminate outside is called - Answer: housebreaking Panleukopenia aka feline distemper - Answer: virus, decreases white blood cell count Vaccines are usually given using what route of administration? - Answer: S.Q., subcutaneous. When a pet is in a cage dryer how often do you check the animal? - Answer: Every 15 mins If you are in the kennel and notice an animal with vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in the urine you should immediately: - Answer: tell the veterinarian A core vaccine for a cat would be ____. - Answer: Calicivirus. Which statement is true concerning the use of a cage dryer? - Answer: Never use on high heat settings Using commands such as "sit" and "stay" are examples of what type of restraint - Answer: Verbal bevy - Answer: group of cats A localized protective response incited by injury or destruction of tissue that serves to destroy dilute or wall off both infectious agent and injured tissue is known as: - Answer: inflammation A core vaccine for a cat would be ____. - Answer: Feline herpesvirus. The initial letters "OSHA" stands for: - Answer: occupational safety and health administration Using hearing protection is an important part of working in a kennel - Answer: True A common position NOT used for radiography is - Answer: standing recumbency Feline Infectious Peritonitis - Answer: highly contagious fatal virus of cats that has a wet and dry form the jugular vein is located - Answer: on either side of the neck FVRCP (Vaccine) - Answer: feline vaccines combination series also called the feline distemper series Which of the following areas of a veterinary clinic would a client likely notice first? - Answer: front desk and waiting room The recommended thickness for horse bedding is - Answer: 6 inches A core vaccine for a dog would be ____. - Answer: Parainfluenza. Lateral restraint means the animal is _____. - Answer: Laying on its side. The solution most commonly employed in the veterinary hospital for lubricating stainless steel surgical instruments: - Answer: instrument milk Loose boards in a horse stall present a hazard of - Answer: Getting a hoof caught the gestation length for a dog is ________days - Answer: 63 induced ovulators - Answer: The term for when female cats become pregnant after breeding due to an egg released at mating Which of the following is a bacterial disease? A) Leptospirosis B) Hepatitis C) Ringworm D) Giardiasis - Answer: A) Leptospirosis gib - Answer: castrated male cat An example of a zoonotic disease would be ____. - Answer: Ringworm. Disease can spread from a staff members clothing to another animal. Which is not a way to prevent spreading of disease? - Answer: Only change your lab coat/scrubs if they exhibit vomit/urine/feces or diarrhea If you are dipping for mange, you should: - Answer: put the animal into the cage dripping and allow it to dry on its own Rabies is spread through ____. - Answer: Contact with saliva. A break in the continuity of the bone: - Answer: fracture Bleach readily handles and kills - Answer: Parvo virus and corona virus Which of the following is a viral disease? A) Coccidiosis B) Tetanus C) Rabies D) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Answer: C) Rabies Feline Leukemia Virus - Answer: fatal virus in cats that causes decreased white blood cells and affect the immune system and may lead to cancer Queening - Answer: Labor process of cats A parasite that lives on the hair is called - Answer: lice What is the proper order when disinfecting a kennel? - Answer: Dispose of fecal material, spray and scrub disinfectant, rinse with water, dry run/cage and place materials back inside run Which of the following is not a valid reason for cleaning x-ray cassettes on a regular basis? - Answer: to decrease residual radiation hazard A normal pulse rate for a dog would be ____. - Answer: 80 bpm The FVRCP should begin at ___ to ___ weeks of age - Answer: 6-8 weeks A common needle size used for canine vaccinations might be... - Answer: 22 gauge, 5/8 inch The following are not carrying agents for disease causing bacteria: saliva, hair, blood, feces, and urine - Answer: False a parasite that can result in the death of a dog is called - Answer: heartworm Rhinotracheitis aka herpes virus - Answer: Virus that affects the upper respiratory system of cats, direct contact of saliva and nasal discharge, highly contagious and cause cornea ulcers Retractable - Answer: The ability of the claw to be controlled by placing it inside or outside of the nail bed cats have an average of ___________ muscles in the body - Answer: 500 The most common form of restraint in a horse is - Answer: The halter Which of the following is a chemical substance produced by a microorganism, that has the capacity in dilute solutions, to kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms? - Answer: antibiotic A normal temperature for a dog would be ____. - Answer: 101 degrees Fahrenheit. A normal respiratory rate for a dog would be ____. - Answer: 20 bpm Which of the following would not be part of the required PPE for an animal dentistry procedure? - Answer: utility gloves Which of the following is not an Equine Breed? - Answer: Hampshire Kitten eyes and ears open in ___________ days - Answer: 10-14 Polyestrus - Answer: Multiple heat cycles of a cat in one season FIV aka feline immunosuppressive - Answer: fatal virus in cats commonly called feline AIDS, transmission through bites and sexual contact ____________ can build up in the cat's stomach due to excessive grooming - Answer: hairballs What dog has a higher than average rate of hip dysplasia - Answer: German Shepard A normal pulse rate for a cat would be ____. - Answer: 200 bpm TID means - Answer: three times daily A normal temperature for a cat would be ____. - Answer: 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Which of the following duties would be inappropriate for the veterinary assistant to perform: - Answer: provide the animal owner with a probable diagnosis of the animal's condition Which dog breed is pre-disposed to back problems - Answer: Dachshund Cats go through an estrus cycle every __________ days - Answer: 15-21 lordosis - Answer: prayer position of females in estrus when the front of the body is lowered and the back end is raised Estrus in cats occur for ____________ days - Answer: 5-7 SNAP test - Answer: simple blood test completed in the clinic that tests for certain disease antigens in the bloodstream Which breed will likely have skin problems - Answer: Shar pei A normal respiratory rate for a cat would be ____. - Answer: 27 bpm A scavenger system accomplishes which task? - Answer: removes waste anesthetic gases The anal sacs are located at the _____ position of the rectum. - Answer: 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock. A restraint device that immobilizes a horse's legs is known as a... - Answer: hobble Which retriever has water resistant qualities to their haircoat - Answer: Chesapeake bay retriever Kittens should be weaned around ________ weeks - Answer: 4-5 tissue adhesive - Answer: surgical glue to close incisions A nutrient that must be in the cat's diet is _____________ - Answer: All of the above (Taurine, Protein, Thiamine) rotors - Answer: wheel-like tool that holds samples Which breed is very energetic and bright making training them easy - Answer: Jack russel A special solution used for lubricating surgery instruments is called - Answer: milk bath Mite - Answer: Identify this parasite. Toxoplasmosis is shed in an infected cat in a ___ to ____ hour time frame - Answer: 12-24 hour time frame A thyroid shield - Answer: protects the assistants thyroid A standard poodle will weigh less than 10 pounds when fully grown - Answer: False The labor process for a female dog is called - Answer: whelping reagent - Answer: chemicals used to run test kits Lice. - Answer: Identify this parasite. The opposite of the dorsal is... - Answer: ventral A great dane is a mix of a Mastiff and a/an - Answer: Greyhound a labradoodle is an example of a _______ breed - Answer: hybrid stage - Answer: flat section of a microscope that holds the slide under the lens dogs over 7 years old should be fed a ________ diet - Answer: senior anticoagulant - Answer: substance that prevents clotting Which cat/cats are good for people with allergies due to their fine haircoat? - Answer: Rex and sphynx An assistant can often aid the veterinarian with the diagnosis of this condition by observing the animal's feces while cleaning its cage.. - Answer: tapeworms Flea. - Answer: Identify this parasite. A restraint device that can be used to remove an aggressive dog from a cage is called a - Answer: rabies/snare pole decant - Answer: pouring off the liquid gently without disturbing the solid portion Dry kibble food is ____ percent moisture. - Answer: 10%. Instruments should be scrubbed clean, then soaked in - Answer: Instrument mik The way you know sterilization has occurred is because.. - Answer: the color change to the autoclave tape Wet foods have ____ percent moisture. - Answer: 75%. When reading food labels, you should know that: - Answer: ingredients are listed in descending order according to amount in the container (greatest to least) ___________ is a device used to trim a dog's coat - Answer: clippers gram positive - Answer: evaluation for the presence of bacteria Cold packs are usually used for major surgeries - Answer: False When calculating the dry matter basis in a dry food, you divide the percent of ingredient by ____. - Answer: 0.9. Rules governing the use of disposal of controlled substances enforced by: - Answer: OSHA & DEA For large blood vessels mosquito hemostatic forceps should be used - Answer: False The blood supply of the nail bed is called the - Answer: kwik budding yeast - Answer: bacteria that appears like a budding flower A difficult labor is called - Answer: dystocia medium - Answer: gel where an organism grows The autoclave should be filled with - Answer: Distilled water A vessel through which blood passes away from the heart to the various parts of the body... - Answer: artery A syringe with a blood sample in it is called ____. - Answer: Hazardous waste. The average lifespan of the cat is ____________ years - Answer: 12-18 Rods - Answer: oblong bacteria shape A needle used to give a vaccine is an example of ____. - Answer: Sharps. Never open the door to an autoclave unless - Answer: The cycle is complete, the inside pressure has returned to a safe level, and the temp has returned to a safe level You should notify your ___ immediately after an accident occurs. - Answer: manager Cats descend from wild cats of the species called - Answer: felis catus enema - Answer: flushing with warm water placed into rectum What should be placed in a sharps container - Answer: Scalpel blades A tissue sample that is shown to be free of cancer cells by appropriate tests is said to be: - Answer: benign When sending hazardous waste to be disposed, you need to ____ the container. - Answer: Label & seal. What dz is fatal in cats and has a wet and dry form? - Answer: Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) The delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterine wall is called a: - Answer: cesarean the veterinary term for cats is called - Answer: feline Collimator - Answer: sets the size of x-ray beam and reduces and prevents scatter radiation Stimulating a swallowing reflex in a cat can be done by - Answer: Rubbing the throat or lightly blowing on the nose When an animal is euthanized, they are given ____. - Answer: An overdose of an anesthetic drug (ex. Pentobarbital) A highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system which affects warm blooded animal species. Which is one of the most important zoonotic diseases because of the inevitable fatal outcome for the infected human.... - Answer: rabies Which product is carried in a fluid base - Answer: Solution cats have an average of _________ bones - Answer: 250 contrast medium (radiology) - Answer: Chemical substance used to study parts of the body in films are taken in sequences to monitor how well a substance use in the body cats range in size from ____________ pounds - Answer: 5-25 caliper - Answer: tools to measure the thickness of a body part Cats are true - Answer: Carnivores Never store blood in the same refrigerator as other lab samples... - Answer: true After an animal is euthanized, the body is ____. - Answer: Put into a cadaver bag and put into the freezer. The common name for Dirofilaria immitis is.... - Answer: heartworm A dog weighing 50 pounds , equal how kg? - Answer: 23kg The adult male cat of breeding age is called the - Answer: Tom technique chart - Answer: listing of x-ray settings based on the thickness of the body part An autoclave uses ____ to sterilize the instruments. - Answer: Pressure, heat, & time. When a cat is angry or scared and the pupils are wide, they are said to be - Answer: dilated Radiolucent - Answer: appearing black or dark gray in color and may indicate soft tissue or air and may be an over exposure factor Which item must be disposed of in a sharps container - Answer: Needle The following statements about animal diseases are all correct except... - Answer: skunks, raccoons, bats, foxes and coyotes are wild creatures and as such, have natural immunity to rabies and never get the disease. What dz in cats may cause permanent head tilt? - Answer: Calicivirus A general term that means to render an animal sterile is: - Answer: neuter Hydrotheraphy - Answer: Stimulates blood flow, cleans the wound, and promotes faster healing the estrus cycle in cats normally last ________ days - Answer: 5-7 ventrodorsal - Answer: x-ray brie with an animal lying on its back An autoclave uses only ____ water. - Answer: Distilled. When cleaning a clinic, the ____ should be cleaned first. - Answer: Surgery room. The close monitoring of all boarded animals is important but it's perhaps most important for: - Answer: dogs The larger the gauge of a needle - Answer: The smaller the diameter of the needle the female cat's estrus cycle occurs every _________ days - Answer: 15-21 grid technique - Answer: the area located below the x-ray table that holds the cassette Cats gestation length is an average of ____________ days - Answer: 63 X-ray tube - Answer: The part of the x-ray machine that holds the radiation The best rule to follow when answering client questions about their animal is: - Answer: don't give an answer if you are uncertain your information is correct Which route of administration should the vet staff use for quickest effect - Answer: Intravenous Mayo scissor. - Answer: Identify this surgical instrument. Olson-Hegar Needle Holder. - Answer: Identify this surgical instrument. The most common form of restraint for horses under veterinarian care is the: - Answer: halter Clients that rely entirely on your confident recommendations behave in this manner because - Answer: They are unable to make a decision Cats require a high protein and high fat diet with the added ingredients of ___________ and ____________ - Answer: thiamine ; taurine intensifying screen - Answer: Area located within the film cassette to help produce a better exposure to the film The FVRCP should begin at ___________ weeks of age - Answer: 6-8 diagnostic imaging - Answer: term used for performing radiographs, ultrasounds, and endoscopy A clean reception area tells clients that a hospital is probably clean throughout - Answer: True Which of the following is not a common exotic pet in America? - Answer: koala bears Allis Tissue Forceps. - Answer: Identify this surgical instrument. Spay Hook. - Answer: Identify this surgical instrument. Vaccines are most commonly administered by which of the following routes? - Answer: under the skin If it Isn't what it didn't happen - Answer: Written The rabies vaccine should be given at _________ weeks of age - Answer: 12-16 Ultrasound - Answer: sound waves bounce off the patient and create an echo within the tissues Medical term for feline distemper virus - Answer: Panleukopenia All of the following statements relating to the "human-animal bond" are false, except: - Answer: you shouldn't let it concern you. as a whole, our society is becoming more attached to its companion animals and treating them more like members of the family, a trend that has accelerated in the past 50 years. You should notify your what immediately after an accident occurs - Answer: Manager Toxoplasmosis is shed in an infected cat in a ________ hour time frame - Answer: 12-24 barium - Answer: a solution and ministered by mouth or rectally and used to Florence body parts of the digestive system Safe light - Answer: A red light that is low in intensity and a filter that doesn't damage the film ___________ should not clean litter boxes or handle cat feces - Answer: Pregnant women PPE may be ignored if.... - Answer: if the user determines that the PPE may interfere with their personal health Which suture would be bigger, 2-0 or 4-0? - Answer: 2-0. Which of these types of sutures are absorbable? - Answer: PDS endoscope - Answer: an instrument used for visual examination of internal structures Which of the following is true with Parvo? - Answer: it often causes a bloody diarrhea A cat that's positive for a disease and passes the disease but doesn't show sign of the disease is called a - Answer: carrier Fixer solution - Answer: The second chemical solution used to prolong the life of x-ray film Which type of needle would be used to suture the skin? - Answer: Cutting. The ________________ surgical procedure is much less complex than in the male dog - Answer: Feline Castration TPR stands for... - Answer: temperature, pulse, respiration When using a steam autoclave, the correct time / temperature / pressure is ____. - Answer: 9 to 15 minutes / 15psi / 121 degrees Celsius. Always control and keep your eyes on the dog's... - Answer: head Cat declaw procedures are usually completely healed in ___________ - Answer: 2 weeks sonogram - Answer: a printout of an ultrasound image oblique - Answer: view is used on areas that need to be placed at in angle to prevent double exposure from other body organ Which is not true of the isolation area... - Answer: the room should be kept cooler to minimize bacterial bacterial growth... Senn Retractor. - Answer: Identify this retractor. A client calls the Veterinary Hospital to ask what the normal position of a kitten when it's born. What will you tell the client? - Answer: Head first Onychechtomy - Answer: Surgical removal of the nail Which of the following is not considered PPE? - Answer: lab samples When should a kitten begin the FVRCP series - Answer: 6-8 weeks Developer solution - Answer: solution used to develop x-ray film #15 blade. - Answer: Identify this scalpel blade. If you count 12 pulses in 10 seconds, what is the pulse rate... - Answer: 72 At what age should a kitten receive a rabies vaccine? - Answer: 12-16 weeks dram - Answer: measurement of a pharmacy container Tragus - Answer: external part of the war that has hair #11 blade. - Answer: Identify this scalpel blade. What is the average gestation length for female cats? - Answer: 63 days Always lead a horse into a stock... - Answer: on the horse's left side Common term for removal of the digits of the cat - Answer: Declaw What is the most common way to restrain a non-aggressive cat... - Answer: one hand under the belly and the other around the neck A client that is notably pregnant brings her cat into the veterinary clinic for its yearly exam and vaccines. The veterinary assistant makes certain she educates the client on the importance of a disease that can be transmitted to people and may cause a miscarriage in pregnant women. What disease does she need to discuss with the client? - Answer: Toxoplasmosis plane - Answer: how asleep or awake a patient is under anesthesia What disease is fatal in cats and has a wet and dry form? - Answer: Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) pulse oximeter - Answer: Device used to measure a patient's vital signs by indirectly measuring the oxygen saturation within the blood When examining a fecal sample under the microscope, you are looking for... - Answer: eggs #10 blade. - Answer: Identify this scalpel blade. When handling rabies suspects, you would need to call _____. - Answer: Health department. You should pay special attention to pet owner information pertaining to... - Answer: a recent vacation, diet changes, a pet being recently lost What disease in cats may cause a permanent head tilt? - Answer: Feline Calicivirus Electrodes - Answer: metal leads that connect a patient to an EKG The animal is in what position for a VD radiograph? - Answer: On their back. It is best to collect the fecal sample within - Answer: 2-4 hours Dog working group example - Answer: Siberian husky cylinder - Answer: metal containers that hold compressed forms or liquid oxygen Flow Meter - Answer: located on the machine near the vaporizer and is adjusted for the proper rate of oxygen flow to the patient Dog sporting group example - Answer: Setter The urine collection technique most likely to be contaminated for culturing is.. - Answer: a voided sample Gelpi. - Answer: Identify this retractor. An anterior-posterior radiograph is one that takes a picture ____. - Answer: From the front to back. canister - Answer: container that holds soda lime granules on an anesthesia machine A dosimeter badge... - Answer: measures x-ray exposure Dog toy group example - Answer: Pug If you are using manual developing techniques for radiographs, what will your film look like if your temperature on the chemicals is too high? - Answer: Dark. The power supply for generating radio graphs comes from the... - Answer: transformer Dog nonsporting group example - Answer: Dalmation vaporizer - Answer: converts the liquid anesthesia into gaseous form for patient inhale You should clean the ultrasound probe with - Answer: alcohol Dog hound group example - Answer: beagle a fecal sample that is spun in a centrifuge should spin _ to _ minutes - Answer: 3 to 5 When refilling the processing chemicals for developing radiographs, you need to wear ____. - Answer: Gloves & Mask. A cat has renal failure. That means that the ____ isn't/aren't working. - Answer: Kidneys. Mistakes are easier to tolerate if they are volunteered rather than discovered by management.... - Answer: true Dog hybrid/designer group example - Answer: schnoodle a lavender rob tube contains _____that prevents blood from clotting - Answer: EDTA Dog terrier group example - Answer: Airedale the white blood cells stain - Answer: blue to purple FeLV is often spread via... - Answer: saliva A dog has gastritis. This means ____. - Answer: Inflammation of the stomach. red blood cells stain - Answer: red to pink X-ray cassette screens must be cleaned with ____. - Answer: Screen cleaner. Dog herding group example - Answer: Sheepdog What product(s) can you use if you trim a dog's nail too short? - Answer: styptic powder, cautery stick, flour (if at home) A dog has hepatitis. This means ____. - Answer: Inflammation of the liver. Which is a true statement concerning the use of a cage dryer? - Answer: never use on the high heat setting Ad Lib - Answer: As much as necessary or available at all times the endoscopy procedure is used to take - Answer: tissue or biopsy Onychectomy - Answer: Surgical term for declaw barium study - Answer: series of films taken as a substance passes through the body A medication needs to be given P.O. This means ____. - Answer: Orally, by mouth. The recommended thickness for horse bedding is... - Answer: 6 inches A dog needs ear medication P.R.N. This means ____. - Answer: As needed. Disease can be spread from a staff member's clothing to another animal. Which is not a way to prevent spreading of disease? - Answer: only change your lab coat/scrubs if they exhibit vomit/urine/feces or diarrhea Calicivirus - Answer: High contagious virus that causes an upper respiratory infection and head tilt dorsoventral - Answer: animal on its chest for x-ray A cat needs medication Q.I.D. This means ____. - Answer: 4 times a day. What is the proper order when disinfecting a kennel? - Answer: dispose of fecal material, spray and scrub disinfectant. rinse with water, dry run/cage and place materials back in run Declaw - Answer: common term for feline distemper virus what's the distance of x-ray beam and film - Answer: 36-40 Panleukopenia - Answer: medical term for feline distemper virus dog or cat is usually fasted __ hours prior to surgery - Answer: 12 The most common form of restraint in a horse is... - Answer: the halter A cat needs a cystocentesis. Another way of saying this is ____. - Answer: Needle into the bladder. common SNAP test - Answer: heart worm,Feline leukemia virus,FIV A dog needs medication O.S. This means ____. - Answer: Left eye. Bevy - Answer: a group of cats The __ has a higher than average rate of hip dysplasia. - Answer: German shepherd When sending samples of a rabies suspect to a lab, you would send _____. - Answer: The brain. when performing a histology, how much formalin is in the biopsy jar - Answer: 10% Which breed will likely have skin problems? - Answer: Shar pei FIP - Answer: highly contagious fatal virus of cats that has a wet and dry form The name of the vein in the front leg is ____. - Answer: Cephalic. An unopened, autoclaved pack is considered sterile for... - Answer: 30 days FVRCP - Answer: Feline Vaccine combination series also called the feline distemper series caliper is measured in - Answer: centimeters A term referring to an inflammation of the ear... - Answer: otitis Induced ovulators - Answer: the term for when female cats become pregnant after breeding due to an egg released at mating radiology log and what is required - Answer: -legally required document- and records quality of film taken, date, patient and client name, exposure setting, x-ray position, thickness of body position, area exposed The vertebrae that make up the neck are called the ____. - Answer: Cervical. The vertebrae that make up the tail are called the ____. - Answer: Coccygeal. Which of the following animals is not a rodent? - Answer: rabbit Gib - Answer: male cat that's no longer able to reproduce ______ temp develops the film faster - Answer: warmer Feline Leukemia - Answer: fatal virus in cats that causes decreased WBC and affect the immune system sphygmomanometer - Answer: instrument to measure blood pressure, increased pressure can determine surgery planes, a cuff is used to measure tissue perfusion Where in a veterinary clinic would a highly contagious animal most likely be found? - Answer: isolation ward Slicker Brush. - Answer: Identify this grooming tool. legally required info on a prescription label - Answer: address,phone #, date dispensed, prescribing vet, client name, patient name or ID#, medication name, medication strength, quantity If the animal is in right lateral recumbency, which side of the animal is touching the radiograph table? - Answer: The right side. Queening - Answer: the labor process in female cats The segregation of patients with a communicable disease... - Answer: isolation Pin Brush. - Answer: Identify this grooming tool. Which of the following would be classified as a toy breed? - Answer: pug Feline Distemper - Answer: common term for the disease that affects the WBC of cats IV - Answer: Intravenous, into the vein Rhinotracheitis - Answer: virus that affects the upper respiratory system of cats intra atrial - Answer: concentration of drug into tissues supplied by specific artery Claw-Type Nail Trimmers - Answer: Identify this grooming tool. How many ounces in a pound? - Answer: 16 oz. Male cat that is no longer able to reproduce - Answer: Gib Most oral liquids are administered to horses by way of a stomach tube.. - Answer: true Retractable - Answer: the ability of the claw to be controlled by placing it inside or outside of the nail bed IM - Answer: into muscle Guillotine Nail Trimmers. - Answer: Identify this grooming tool. A point of interest of at or near the tail or hind parts... - Answer: caudal Polyestrus - Answer: multiple heat cycles of a cat in one season SQ - Answer: under the skin FIV - Answer: fatal virus in cats commonly called feline AIDS intraperitoneal (IP) - Answer: into the abdominal cavity A good example of a dual purpose cattle breed is the.. - Answer: shorthorn Rhinotracheitis - Answer: Virus that affects the upper respiratory system of cats Dremel - Answer: Identify this grooming tool. Rules governing the use and disposal of controlled substances are enforced by: - Answer: OSHA & DEA Polydactyl - Answer: having multiple toes what is required for film identification? - Answer: client and patient info, hospital, date When restocking inventory, move old inventory to the ____. - Answer: Front. Which of the following is not considered a danger or hazard in the exam room? - Answer: slips and falls because of a dry floor Lordosis - Answer: prayer position of females in estrus when the front of the body is lowered and the back end is raised prescription - Answer: type of medication,amount of medication, directions for use of medications six rights of dispensing a medication - Answer: right medication, right dosage, right route, right frequency, right length, right quantity The best urine sample to use for testing is the.. - Answer: the first urine of the morning SNAP test - Answer: simple blood test used to detect certain antigens in the blood True or False: It is the sole responsibility of the inventory manager to keep track of items that are low and need to be ordered. - Answer: False If an animal is having a D.V. radiograph taken, the beam will be traveling ____. - Answer: Back to front. Which of the following might pose a risk to human pregnancy? - Answer: x-rays, anesthetic gas, heavy lifting Waterless Shampoo - Answer: product applied to the hair coat that cleans and disinfects the hair without the need for water ________ is NOT needed for an appointment book - Answer: fixed office hours Before completing a contrast study of any type, you would need to make sure ____. - Answer: A survey film was taken to see what the animal looks like before given contrast medium. An electrocardiogram looks at.. - Answer: the electrical activity of the heart Tissue Adhesive - Answer: glue-like substance used in surgery to close incisions common appointment interval time is - Answer: 15 minutes objective information - Answer: measured facts based on an animal Which of the following cautions is not good advice to follow when moving cattle to or from a stall or holding pen? - Answer: always use a cattle prod vigorously when unloading cattle, because they are very stubborn animals and will not readily leave a trailer or other place of confinement. List the 5 senses that are well developed in a cat - Answer: sight smell touch hearing taste When preparing an animal for ultrasound, it is important to ____. - Answer: Clip the hair with a 40 blade. When measuring for a radiograph, you use ____. - Answer: Centimeters. One kilogram is equal to how many pounds? - Answer: 2.2 ilb List 3 signs that a cat is ready to begin queening - Answer: panting anxious anorexia patient - Answer: animal seen by the facility Queening - Answer: The labor process of cats Which of the following rodents has been known to carry Hantavirus and Bubonc Plague? - Answer: prairie dogs List 5 signs of a female cat in estrus - Answer: Vocalizing Growling Chewing Lordosis Rubbing on objects medical records - Answer: detailed info written about each animal consent form - Answer: identifies procedures to the owner and allows the owner to authorize them Which of the following is not a vaccination commonly given to dogs? - Answer: black leg List 3 feline diseases that can be diagnosed in a facility using a SNAP test - Answer: FIV (Feline Influenza Virus) FIP (Feline Infection Peritonitis) FELV (Feline Leukemia Virus) What is a true indicator of an instrument pack being sterilized? - Answer: Indicator strip inside pack turning color. How do you convert kilograms to pounds? - Answer: Multiply by 2.2 In dealing with clients, the veterinary assistant should always be: - Answer: patient and courteous List 4 signs of panleukopenia in cats - Answer: Vomiting Depression Anorexia Death assessment - Answer: vet's diagnosis of an animal's problem What are some signs of panleukopenia? - Answer: Vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, seizures A biological entity containing DNA or RNA that must invade a host cell in order to survive and replicate is a: - Answer: virus Name 2 fatal diseases that may occur in cats - Answer: Panleukopenia Rabies neuter certificate - Answer: proof of spay or casteration surgery plan - Answer: treatment with medicine or a procedure given to an animal What is the gestation period for a canine? - Answer: 63 days. What ways can cats be distracted from certain procedures - Answer: Food Tapping on the nose or head Petting Toys Which is not a common syringe size? - Answer: 2 cc glue like substance used in surgery to close incisions - Answer: tissue adhesive A safety feature designed to protect veterinary workers using or assisting with gas anesthesia procedures is a: - Answer: scavenging system What is the best restraint procedure when handling cats - Answer: Scruff progress notes - Answer: log entries made of each treatment A red top tube, once spun, will result in ____. - Answer: Serum. What advantage does gas sterilization have over an autoclave? - Answer: will not melt plastic items/instruments What techniques can be used for aggressive cats - Answer: Kitty Taco Taco Bag Squeeze Cage Subjective information - Answer: opinions of animals appearance and attitude health certificate - Answer: form to allow an animal to travel The following should only be disposed of in biohazard containers, never should they be thrown into the trash: - Answer: antibiotics and chemotherapy agent Explain the "stretch" technique - Answer: Scruffing the cat, grabbing the back legs and stretching them out (works best if you put pointer between legs) A purple top tube, once spun, will result in ____. - Answer: Plasma. What type of gloves should you never use when handling chemicals? - Answer: Vinyl. Which vaccine is not given to a dog? - Answer: FIP Explain the "scruff" technique - Answer: Grabbing the extra skin on the neck tightly drop off - Answer: flexible time when the patent is seen when time allows What instrument do you use to look into an ear? - Answer: Otoscope. Never store blood in the same refrigerator as other lab samples. - Answer: true intervals - Answer: set amount of time or space in the appointment book wave schedule - Answer: set number of patients see within a time frame 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 The O.F.A. stands for ____. - Answer: Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. walk in appointment - Answer: client arrives without an appointment polydactyl - Answer: having many toes Matter excreted by the intestines, the testing of which can determine the presence of parasites is known as ___ material. - Answer: fecal Rapid movement of fecal matter through the intestines resulting in abnormally frequent evacuation of watery feces? - Answer: diarrhea fixed office hours - Answer: patients seen on first come basis as they arrive The C.F.A. stands for ____. - Answer: Cat Fanciers Association. The tooth surface that is on the inside of the teeth is called ____. - Answer: Lingual surface. Which of the following would be considered the needle with the smallest bore? - Answer: 25 guage flow schedule - Answer: patient seen at specified times what organization sets the standards for care for veterinary patients? - Answer: AVMA Which of the following questions would the veterinary assistant probably not ask the owner? - Answer: is the animal stolen? The tooth surface that is on the outside of the teeth is called ____. - Answer: Buccal surface. Which is misspelled? - Answer: veternarian The veterinary practice act is ____. - Answer: state regulations for all veterinary professionals The clipper blade that clips the shortest is the _____. - Answer: Number 40. _____ can build up in the cat's stomach due to excessive grooming - Answer: Hairballs One purpose of wearing gloves when handling biopsy samples is to avoidd: - Answer: infection The FDA regulates - Answer: pharmaceuticals and supplements that enter into food animals The needle with the smallest bore is the ____. - Answer: 25. Exposure to harmful x-radiation can occur in all following ways except: - Answer: cleaning around an x-ray machine that is not currently in use the DEA regulates - Answer: controlled pharmaceuticals a health certificate is valid for - Answer: one month What position should an animal be in for an ovariohysterectomy? - Answer: Ventrodorsal. Animals diagnosed or suspected of having a highly contagious disease are typically confined to the: - Answer: isolation ward You have a urine sample that has been refrigerated, when should you run the sample? - Answer: Wait until it is at room temperature. Which of the following behaviors is not an acceptable means whereby the veterinary assistant can help the veterinarian? - Answer: administer scheduled intravenous injections to hospitalized animals when the veterinarian is out on a house call when storing pesticides and chemicals, you should follow directions on the - Answer: bottle label or MSDS When collecting a free catch urine sample, it is important to ____. - Answer: Get a mid-stream sample. The segregation of patients with communicable diseases is one definition of: - Answer: isolation A core vaccine for a cat would be - Answer: FVRCP a core vaccine for a dog would be - Answer: DAHPP, rabies, The most common form of restraint for horses under veterinary care is the: - Answer: halter The term flocculent for describing urine means ____. - Answer: Cloudy. An I.M. injection is given ____. - Answer: In the muscle. If a carcinogen substance comes in direct contact with you, you will die. - Answer: false a normal pulse rate for a dog would be... - Answer: 80 beats per minute// 70-140 *resting A S.C. injection is given ____. - Answer: Under the skin. When handling Psittacines, you should - Answer: dim the lights A normal respiratory rate for a dog would be... - Answer: 20 breaths per minute// 10-30 *resting An invoice is another word for a ____. - Answer: Bill. The primary advantage of gas sterilization is: - Answer: it is safe for most equipment a normal pulse rate for a cat would be... - Answer: 200 beats per minute// 110-140 *resting a normal respiratory rate for a care would be - Answer: 27 breaths per min// 20-40 *resting Hydrotherapy is: - Answer: the external use of water to treat disease and injury If an animal won't eat its food, ____ will help increase its appetite. - Answer: Heating the food. Dogs greet each other by smelling scent glands (TF) - Answer: True If a necropsy is to be performed on a dead animal; the body should be: - Answer: refrigerated, not frozen dry kibble food is _____ percent moisture - Answer: 10% FIV - Answer: Fatal virus in cats commonly called feline AIDS Which of the following is not a common bedding material for horses? - Answer: newspapers wet foods have ___ percent moisture - Answer: 75% 5 senses that are well developed in cats - Answer: 1) specialized whiskers, sensitive nose, 3D vision, extra taste organs, night vision "MSDS" is a common acronym for: - Answer: material safety data sheets when calculating the dry matter basis in a dry food you divide the percent of a ingredient by - Answer: 0.9 which types of these sutures are absorbable - Answer: PDS Polyestrus - Answer: Multiple heat cycles of a cat in one season A visible record on film produced by x-rays passing through an object is known as a: - Answer: radiograph Signs that a cat is ready to begin queening - Answer: Licking vulva, nesting behaviors, anxious A clear, yellow or orange liquid produced by the liver, concentrated and stored in the gallbladder, and used in the digestive process: - Answer: bile when using steam autoclave the correct time/temperature/ pressure is - Answer: 9-15 mins/ 15 psi/ 121 degrees celsius What ways can we distract cats from procedures? - Answer: Talk in soft voices, light noises, blow lightly in face, use towel to cover, keep in dark aread Which is not a parental route of administration? - Answer: oral what does S in SOLER stand for - Answer: sit or stand at clients level When scrubbing for surgery, the scrub should be ____. - Answer: Chlorhexadine, 3x, don't rinse. A horse with eats pinned back or twitching tail may be: - Answer: annoyed or hostile what does O mean in SOLER stand for - Answer: open gestures what does L in SOLER stand for - Answer: lean in A plant or animal that lives upon or within another living organism at whose expense it botains some advantage: - Answer: parasite When restraining for an intravenous injection, you should ____. - Answer: Hold off until the vein is confirmed, then let off. The needle with the largest bore is the ____. - Answer: 14. If it isn't ___, it didn't happen. - Answer: written what does E in SOLER stand for - Answer: eye contact A dremel is used to stop bleeding during a nail trim (T/F) - Answer: False Control to an animal so that it can be examined or treated: - Answer: restraint what does R in SOLER stand for - Answer: relaxed posture Extreme caution must be used when handling cats, since they are quick and agile and may be difficult to restrain (T/F) - Answer: True Swine are raised primarily for their... - Answer: meat when do kittens open their eyes? - Answer: 10-14 days for a small amount of blood this vein is acceptable - Answer: medial saphenous A muzzle can be made out of gauze (T/F) - Answer: True Rapid movement of fecal matter through the intestine resulting in abnormally frequent evacuation of watery feces: - Answer: diarrhea Cats have an average of _____ muscles in the body - Answer: 500 A dairy cow will often drink how much water per day? - Answer: 20 gallons when using a snap test, a positive result means these were detected - Answer: either antigens or antibodies Kitten eyes and ears open in ____ days - Answer: 10-14 days The external use of water in the treatment of disease and injury is called.. - Answer: hydrotherapy you should wait until at least this age to test kittens for FeLV - Answer: 8 weeks Which of the following is not considered a "sharps"? - Answer: syringe a SNAP test that needs to be preformed before this vaccine is given to cats - Answer: FeLV chlamydiosis aka feline pneumunitis - Answer: bacteria infection that causes conjunctivitis Once daily pharmacy abbreviation... - Answer: SID Restraint equipment is least often used when handling which of these animals in a large animal-veterinary practice? - Answer: sheep obligate carnivore - Answer: animal that must have a meat-based diet; cats are obligate carnivores Indicating the administration of medication by injection, not through the alimentary canal: - Answer: parental an ELISA test looks for - Answer: antigens or antibodies depending on the test A monitoring device worn to measure the amount of scattered radiation is called a: - Answer: dosimeter theFeLV vaccine should be given after this age - Answer: 12 weeks Which vein will typically be used when drawing a blood sample from a horse? - Answer: jugular why is the EPA involved in the removal of waste - Answer: safety of environment Most surgical packs are prepared for surgery using which of the following forms of sterilization? - Answer: moist heat what should be included on an OSHA container label? - Answer: flammability Determine the number of pounds in 15.4 kg: 1 oz =28.35 g 16 oz = 1 lb 2.2 lbs = 1 kg - Answer: 33.9 when is the best time to preform daily cleaning of the surgery room - Answer: end of the day These animals are very fast and can twist and maneuver easily have very sharp teeth and should be handled with minimal restraint? - Answer: ferrets the final surgical scrub should consist of - Answer: betadine scrub and should not be wiped off PPE stands for - Answer: personal protective equipment when cleaning the clinic, the _____ should be cleaned first - Answer: surgery Meaning to administer medication twice daily, 12 hours apart... - Answer: BID when scrubbing for surgery, the scrub should be - Answer: chlorhezadine,3x, do not rinse The main potential hazard associated with the use of an autoclave is: - Answer: burns of scalds from extreme heat the needle with the largest bore is - Answer: 14 A good example of a dual-purpose cattle breed is the: - Answer: shorthorn the liquid portion of blood that has been allowed to clot - Answer: serum Normal urine is _______ to ________ in color. - Answer: yellow color to amber. An increasingly popular and reasonably priced form of diagnostic imaging that poses a smaller health rick to users... - Answer: ultrasound Which is the largest in size? - Answer: guinea pig what technique is most effective to restrain a fractious cat for jugular venipuncture - Answer: hind legs under elbow, front feet in 1 hand, head in other Which of the following is an organ of the animal body that functions to filter the blood? - Answer: kidney the needle with the smallest bore is - Answer: 25 Which of the following is not an acceptable (legal) means of disposal of the body of a diseased animal? - Answer: burial in the owner's backyard which form gives overall history at glance - Answer: master problem list Which is not true of the cleanliness as it relates to the kennel.. - Answer: use cage cards as an option for animal identification what form would the patients diagnosis, treatment and prognosis be written - Answer: exam form Which of the following is not one of the ways described that people view their pets? - Answer: relative ___ carry bacterial diseases, such as lyme disease and ehrlicha canis - Answer: ticks Holding the head too high while restraining for a jugular vein blood draw will... - Answer: make the skin on the neck too tight what is considered a bacterial disease - Answer: tetanus, lepto, bordetella, moist dermatitis,lyme disease When unloading cattle from a trailer, minimize all gaps less than.. - Answer: 3 inches what is considered rickettsial disease - Answer: rocky mounted spotted fever 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. - Answer: wait five minutes minimum before handling the next patient what is considered viral disease - Answer: rabies,hepatitis,canine distemper, parvo, Canine respiratory corinavirus (CRCOV) A christmas stocking for the dog might describe which type of bond... - Answer: child what is considered fungal disease - Answer: ringworm,malassezia, valley fever When on a lift exam table, dogs will generally try to jump off - Answer: when raising the table what is considered protozoan disease - Answer: giardiasis, coccidiosis When taking a dog's temperature, he should be - Answer: standing what parasites are zoonotic - Answer: roundworm,hookworm Dispose of needles and scalpels in a plastic baggie, then place in a trash can - Answer: false when do you start weaning process for cats - Ans