Veterinary Assistant Certification Test Rated 100% Correct.

Veterinary Assistant Certification Test Rated 100% Correct. Biohazard - Answer Food and plants to avoid giving to animals - Answer Chocolate, grapes, avocado, alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea, human food, raisins, milk Common cleaning agents in vet. office - Answer Bleach, antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, antivirocides, antifungacides Autoclave: - Answer Applying heat and pressure to sterilize Types of sterilization: - Answer Cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics Types of chemicals used to clean: - Answer Alcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine, Ammonias SDS: - Answer Safety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all of the chemicals in the clinic Nosocomial Infection: - Answer An infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital Zoonotic Infection: - Answer A disease or infection that can be passed from animals to humans Examples of zoonotic diseases: - Answer Ringworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc. Clostridial Infection: - Answer An infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example: Tetanus Signs of an animal in distress: - Answer Tail tucked between legs, white gums, dehydrated, could be bleeding, respiratory distress, foreign object in airway or body, elevated temperature, broken limb, or coughing/wheezing Veterinary Dentistry terms to know - Answer Parts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tools, scaler, ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction Gingivitis: - Answer Gums around teeth are swollen and inflamed Periodontal Disease: - Answer Severe case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth and decay Dosimeter: - Answer A device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation Common Vital Signs: - Answer Height, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate Common Vaccines: - Answer Bordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies, Distemper, Lymes.