NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Test Review
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
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: - CORRECT
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 ____. - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER taking a urine sample
Cat muzzles can cause problems with breathing if not applied correctly - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
ANSWER Eggs
The stretch technique is the most common cat restraint technique - CORRECT
ANSWER false
Toxoplasmosis is shed in an infected cat in a ___ to ___ hour time frame - CORRECT
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: - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
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: - CORRECT
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 ____. - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER taking a urine sample
Cat muzzles can cause problems with breathing if not applied correctly - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
ANSWER Eggs
The stretch technique is the most common cat restraint technique - CORRECT
ANSWER false
Toxoplasmosis is shed in an infected cat in a ___ to ___ hour time frame - CORRECT
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: - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT
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
