Veterinary Assistant Certification Test Latest Update Graded A+

Veterinary Assistant Certification Test Latest Update Graded A+ 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