VETERINARY ASSISTANT
CERTIFICATION TEST CORRECT
100%
Biohazard - ANSWER
Food and plants to avoid giving to animals - ANSWERChocolate, grapes, avocado,
alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea, human food, raisins, milk
Common cleaning agents in vet. office - ANSWERBleach, antiseptic, disinfectants,
deodorizers, antivirocides, antifungacides
Autoclave: - ANSWERApplying heat and pressure to sterilize
Types of sterilization: - ANSWERCleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics
Types of chemicals used to clean: - ANSWERAlcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine,
Ammonias
SDS: - ANSWERSafety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all of the
chemicals in the clinic
Nosocomial Infection: - ANSWERAn infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital
Zoonotic Infection: - ANSWERA disease or infection that can be passed from animals to
humans
Examples of zoonotic diseases: - ANSWERRingworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc.
Clostridial Infection: - ANSWERAn infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example:
Tetanus
Signs of an animal in distress: - ANSWERTail 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 - ANSWERParts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal
disease, tools, scaler, ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction
Gingivitis: - ANSWERGums around teeth are swollen and inflamed
Periodontal Disease: - ANSWERSevere case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth
and decay
, Dosimeter: - ANSWERA device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation
Common Vital Signs: - ANSWERHeight, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate
Common Vaccines: - ANSWERBordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies,
Distemper, Lymes
Modes of administering medication/injections: - ANSWERNasal, Oral, IM, IP, IV, Sub-Q
Intramuscular (IM): - ANSWERIn the muscle
Intravenous (IV): - ANSWERIn the vein
Intraperitoneal (IP): - ANSWERIn the peritoneal area (abdomen)
Subcutaneous (Sub-Q): - ANSWERUnder the skin
Nasal - ANSWERIn the nose
Oral - ANSWERIn the mouth
Common Venipuncture Sites: - ANSWERCephalic: forearm
Jugular: neck
Femoral/Saphenous: inner thigh
Types of specimen collection: - ANSWERUrine, Fecal, Blood, Venous
Normal Capillary Refill Time: - ANSWER1-2 Seconds
Types of positioning: - ANSWERLateral and Dorsal Recumbency
Pulse Oximetry: - ANSWERTool that measures the oxygen levels in blood during
surgery
Dressing Uses: - ANSWERUsed to keep the wound or surgical site clean
Gestation of Canine (Dog): - ANSWER60-63 days
Gestation of Bovine (Cow): - ANSWER283 days
Gestation of Equine (Horse): - ANSWER11 months (330 days)
Gestation of Porcine (Pig): - ANSWER3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days (114 days)
Gestation of Feline (Cat): - ANSWER60-63 days
CERTIFICATION TEST CORRECT
100%
Biohazard - ANSWER
Food and plants to avoid giving to animals - ANSWERChocolate, grapes, avocado,
alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea, human food, raisins, milk
Common cleaning agents in vet. office - ANSWERBleach, antiseptic, disinfectants,
deodorizers, antivirocides, antifungacides
Autoclave: - ANSWERApplying heat and pressure to sterilize
Types of sterilization: - ANSWERCleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics
Types of chemicals used to clean: - ANSWERAlcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine,
Ammonias
SDS: - ANSWERSafety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all of the
chemicals in the clinic
Nosocomial Infection: - ANSWERAn infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital
Zoonotic Infection: - ANSWERA disease or infection that can be passed from animals to
humans
Examples of zoonotic diseases: - ANSWERRingworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc.
Clostridial Infection: - ANSWERAn infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example:
Tetanus
Signs of an animal in distress: - ANSWERTail 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 - ANSWERParts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal
disease, tools, scaler, ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction
Gingivitis: - ANSWERGums around teeth are swollen and inflamed
Periodontal Disease: - ANSWERSevere case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth
and decay
, Dosimeter: - ANSWERA device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation
Common Vital Signs: - ANSWERHeight, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate
Common Vaccines: - ANSWERBordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies,
Distemper, Lymes
Modes of administering medication/injections: - ANSWERNasal, Oral, IM, IP, IV, Sub-Q
Intramuscular (IM): - ANSWERIn the muscle
Intravenous (IV): - ANSWERIn the vein
Intraperitoneal (IP): - ANSWERIn the peritoneal area (abdomen)
Subcutaneous (Sub-Q): - ANSWERUnder the skin
Nasal - ANSWERIn the nose
Oral - ANSWERIn the mouth
Common Venipuncture Sites: - ANSWERCephalic: forearm
Jugular: neck
Femoral/Saphenous: inner thigh
Types of specimen collection: - ANSWERUrine, Fecal, Blood, Venous
Normal Capillary Refill Time: - ANSWER1-2 Seconds
Types of positioning: - ANSWERLateral and Dorsal Recumbency
Pulse Oximetry: - ANSWERTool that measures the oxygen levels in blood during
surgery
Dressing Uses: - ANSWERUsed to keep the wound or surgical site clean
Gestation of Canine (Dog): - ANSWER60-63 days
Gestation of Bovine (Cow): - ANSWER283 days
Gestation of Equine (Horse): - ANSWER11 months (330 days)
Gestation of Porcine (Pig): - ANSWER3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days (114 days)
Gestation of Feline (Cat): - ANSWER60-63 days
