Veterinary Assistant Certification Test (2022/2023) Already Passed

Veterinary Assistant Certification Test (2022/2023) Already Passed Biohazard Food and plants to avoid giving to animals Chocolate, grapes, avocado, alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea, human food, raisins, milk Common cleaning agents in vet. office Bleach, antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, antivirocides, antifungacides Autoclave: Applying heat and pressure to sterilize Types of sterilization: Cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics Types of chemicals used to clean: Alcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine, Ammonias SDS: Safety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all of the chemicals in the clinic Nosocomial Infection: An infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital Zoonotic Infection: A disease or infection that can be passed from animals to humans Examples of zoonotic diseases: Ringworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc. Clostridial Infection: An infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example: Tetanus Signs of an animal in distress: 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 Parts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tools, scaler, ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction Gingivitis: Gums around teeth are swollen and inflamed Periodontal Disease: Severe case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth and decay Dosimeter: A device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation Common Vital Signs: Height, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate Common Vaccines: Bordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies, Distemper, Lymes Modes of administering medication/injections: Nasal, Oral, IM, IP, IV, Sub-Q Intramuscular (IM): In the muscle Intravenous (IV): In the vein Intraperitoneal (IP): In the peritoneal area (abdomen) Subcutaneous (Sub-Q): Under the skin Nasal In the nose Oral In the mouth Common Venipuncture Sites: Cephalic: forearm Jugular: neck Femoral/Saphenous: inner thigh Types of specimen collection: Urine, Fecal, Blood, Venous Normal Capillary Refill Time: 1-2 Seconds Types of positioning: Lateral and Dorsal Recumbency Pulse Oximetry: Tool that measures the oxygen levels in blood during surgery Dressing Uses: Used to keep the wound or surgical site clean Gestation of Canine (Dog): 60-63 days Gestation of Bovine (Cow): 283 days Gestation of Equine (Horse): 11 months (330 days) Gestation of Porcine (Pig): 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days (114 days) Gestation of Feline (Cat): 60-63 days Gestation of rabbit: 28-30 days Catheterization sites: Cephalic, Jugular, and Urinary Catheter Gestation: Length of pregnancy Normal vital signs of a dog: Temperature: 101.5-102.5 Respiration Rate: 10-30 BPM Heart Rate: 70-120 BPM Normal vital signs of a cat: Temperature: 101.5-102 Respiration Rate: 20-30 BPM Heart Rate: 110-130 BPM Normal vital signs of a horse: Temperature: 100 Respiration Rate: 8-16 BPM Heart Rate: 30-60 BPM Normal vital signs of a bird: Temperature: 107 Respiration Rate: 15-30 BPM Heart Rate: 200-400 BPM Normal vital signs of a pig: Temperature: 101.5 Respiration Rate: 8-20 BPM Heart Rate:60-100 BPM Normal vital signs of a sheep: Temperature: 102-103 Respiration Rate: 12-20 BPM Heart Rate: 60-90 BPM Normal vital signs of a goat: Temperature: 103 Respiration Rate: 10-30 BPM Heart Rate: 70-90 BPM Normal vital signs of a cow: Temperature: 101 Respiration Rate: 10-30 BPM Heart Rate: 60-70 BPM Anatomical Abbreviations: AD: right ear AS: left ear AU: both ears OD: right eye OS: left eye Diagnostic Abbreviations: SOB: shortness of breath URI: upper respiratory infection UTI: urinary tract infection tx: treatment fx: fracture sx: surgery R/O: rule out Pharmacy Abbreviations: Qd: once daily BID: twice daily TID: three times daily QID: four times daily QOD: every other day Po: by mouth prn: as needed RX: prescription Chemical Abbreviations: Ca: Calcium Zn: Zinc S: Sulfur Fe: Iron Mg: Magnesium P: Phosphorus K: Potassium NaCl: Sodium-Chloride (salt) Sepsis: Life threatening illness caused by the body's response to an infection (the infection has reached the bloodstream) Parasites: Can be internal (worms) or external (fleas, ticks, lice, mites) Otitis Media: Infection of the middle ear Otitis Externia: Infection of the ear canal Uroliths: Calcium build up in the urinary tract (males) or bladder stones Renal Failure: The kidney's inability to remove waste and balance fluids (kidney failure) 1st Degree Burn: Burns on the outer layer of skin 2nd Degree Burn: Burns that affect the outer layer and underlying layer of skin 3rd Degree Burn: Destruction of the skin and underlying tissue Hypoglycemia: Not enough glucose in the blood Hyperglycemia: Too much glucose in the blood Obesity: Overweight (determined by the height, age, and breed of an animal) Necrosis: Death of cells (dead tissue) Decubitus ulcer: An injury to skin and underlying tissue from prolonged inactivity; pressure point sores Ablation: Removal of a body part Laceration repair: Repairing a deep wound/cut Incision: A cut made during surgery with a scalpel to access the area being worked on Debridement: Removal of a foreign object or damaged tissue Degloving: The skin has been removed from a body part (A very severe injury) Onychectomy: Removal of a cat's digits (declawing) Celiotomy: A large incision through the abdominal wall Castration: Removing the testicles of a livestock animal (known as neutering in small/companion animals) Euthanasia: Humane death of an animal by gas or injection to end their suffering Necropsy: An autopsy of an animal to determine the cause of death Biopsy: A sample of tissue, organ, or other body part taken to be tested