VA Final Exam (Updated 2019)

An instrument to hold the body cavity open for exploration.

What information should be included in the medical history

Food is moved along the digestive tract by the process known as

How many hours is a dog or cat fasted prior to surgery?

Where would an owner be placed to discuss examination findings?

Zoonotic bacterial infection of the kidneys

If you suspect a pet has been poisoned it is most important to

Which rodent will bite when sleeping

There is more concern about pulling out the endotracheal tube too soon in what breed of dog?

Science dealing with the description, identification, naming and classification of organisms.

When is the most appropriate time to take a patient's vital signs?

What is the best tool to use when writing in a patient's medical record?

Which is a nutrient that must be in a cat

A parenteral medication would NOT be given ______________.

Where a HBC animal will be placed for observation?

What is the term for a drug applied to the skin or coat

This drug might be administered for a vaccine reaction.

What is the medical term for feline distemper virus

Which is is true about most male's anogenital distance?

A microdrip IV set = ______ drops per mL, while a macrodrip set = ______ drops per mL.

Which term means "as much as necessary", or "available at all times"?

Labial surface of the tooth.

Who is legally responsible for the safety and well being of patients and staff?

Prednisone is an example of a(n) _______________.

Potentially fatal parasite that attaches to the small intestine of dogs & cats & feeds on blood

In terms of diet, cats are:

Which species is NOT a ruminant?

Metal device used to view the back of the throat.

What does AVMA stand for

What disease in cats may cause a permanent head tilt

Medication that does not need an RX.

What is the term for multiple heat cycles of a cat in one season?

Medications are counted here.

Which is a highly contagious fatal virus of cats that has a wet and dry form

Which is NOT a class of veterinary hazards

Purpose of the surgery log

What part of the ET tube must be deflated prior to extubation?

Which is not a part of SOLER?

In small animal medicine, a common bag of fluids contains this amount.

Which equine gait is a slow with four beats?

When answering the telephone, which should you always ask before placing a client on hold?

This monitors IV fluid drip rates.

Which is NOT a sign of pain?

This is an example of a local anesthetic that would be used during a minor surgical procedure.

Which organs are located in the thoracic cavity?

Which of the following defines the term efficacy

Which best describes ethics

What can build up in a cat’s stomach due to excessive grooming?

On which form in the veterinary medical record would the OWNER write the animal’s signalment?

An NSAID is used for ___________. An example of one used for arthritis in dogs is ___________.

What is the reason for tapping the end of the syringe after filling?

A dog with its ears up and forward and with a wagging tail is:

Which may cause a swollen abdomen in a bird?

What is the cone-shaped item that fits over the muzzle of an animal for anesthesia induction?

What is the function of a RBC

Piece of equipment is used at extremely high temperatures to destroy all living organisms.

What instrument are placed on a surgical drape to hold it in place?

What contagious fatal virus could a cat contract through a bite?

Which is the proper position for a LAT x-ray view?

The reason for aspirating the syringe prior to injection

Birds have the emotional intelligence of a

“Owner reports pet has trouble in hind end” belongs in which section of the exam form?

Which best describes the shape of a dog and cat's ear canal?

Which is the term for the a medical treatment that uses chemicals?

What is SOAP an acronym for

In which instance would signed consent be needed

If a fracture is found on the proximal part of the tibia, it is:

Who owns the physical medical record?

Most important piece of info when scheduling an appointment.

Which organization sets the gold standard of care for the veterinary hospital

What dz is of concern to prego women?

Which tells us who the owners are, who has permission to receive patient information?

Which rodent spp may need Vit C supplements?

What is the term for collecting a urine sample with the animal urinating on its own?

Which is not a technique that is used to stop the bleeding of the quick

Which route of administration is ear medication likely to be prescribed in?

Which is the best way to deal with a difficult client?

Veterinary term for the cat.

Which is NOT a DEA requirement for controlled substances?

Term for difficult labor.

This is an example of an anticoagulant

Which is NOT a route of drug administration?

A ruptured blood vessel in the ear will cause this.

Lack of attention to detail will NOT lead to this.

Which form would the patient’s diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis be written?

What should be considered when cleaning a patient's cage?

term for the time period when the patient is being placed under anesthesia

What does TID mean

Surgical puncture into the bladder using a needle to collect a urine sample

Term for multiple toes on the feet.

In the SOAP format for progress notes, which category would the chief complaint be written?

Which of the following is the highest level of addictive scheduled drug class

This is an example of a drug used to eliminate a bacterial infection

Which statement about birds is NOT true

This is an appropriate consideration when deciding on professional appearance.

Why should you NOT recommend any medications to your friend

Who is responsible for cleaning?

This filing system requires a cross index, but it's benefit is speed of filing and finding?

Term for the process of placing a tube into the trachea in order to establish an airway.

Removal of the ET tube.