it is reasonable to confine a puppy in a crate as part of a house training program for:

only for as long as the puppy can be expected to control its bladder/bowel

examination of the esophagus using an endoscope

choose the most common body region that may show signs of decubital ulcers in the recumbent patient

areas of the body where bones are close to the skin surface

The abbreviation "AVMA" stands for:

American Veterinary Medical Association

sternal recumbency refers to:

animal laying with its chest on the table

choose the correct size of crate for a puppy

big enough for the puppy to stand, turn around and lay down comfortably

movement of the limb toward the midline

the best way to prevent or resolve normal puppy destructive behavior is to:

provide a variety of toys to make household objects less appealing

inflammation of several muscles

Identify the entity that will investigate cases of malpractice.

Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

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1
what is the meaning for the abbreviation: CC
as needed
cubic centimeter
dispense
immediately
2
excess _____ ______ are converted to glycogen or fat for storage until needed by the body
protein molecules
amino acids
energy molecules
carbohydrate molecules
3
_________ refers to humans breeding animals to develop specific traits in the offspring
selective breeding
animal management
out cropping
none of the above
4
______ secretes substances into the bloodstream or onto the bodies' surfaces
connective tissue
loose connective tissue
adipose tissue
glandular epithelium
5
it is reasonable to confine a puppy in a crate as part of a house training program for:
all of the time, except when the puppy is taken outside to eliminate
never more than an hour at a time
an entire 8-hour workday
only for as long as the puppy can be expected to control its bladder/bowel
6
dorsal recumbency refers to:
none of the above
animal laying on its back
animal laying on its side
animal laying with its chest on the table
7
identify the largest organ of the body
heart
liver
skin
lungs
8
Identify items that would be considered PPE. (two correct answers)
Mask/Goggles
All of the above
Muzzle
gauntlets
9
which member of the veterinary team diagnoses disease?
the veterinary technologist
the veterinary technician
the veterinarian
the hospital administrator
10
______ is the breaking down of tissue
catabolism
digestion
metabolism
anabolism
11
Choose the correct route of absorption fastest to slowest
SQ, ID, IM, IV
ID, SQ, IM, IV
IM, IV, SQ, ID
IV, IM, SQ, ID
12
olfactory cues refer to:
dominance aggression
scent marking
vocalization
body posturing
13
what is the meaning for the abbreviation: qd
once daily
as needed
milliliter
every day
14
Behaviors that animals show in situations involving social conflict are:
territorial
agonistic
investigative
instinctual
15
dogs prefer to live in....
large social groups
solitary
none of the above
small social groups
16
the correct term for "situated nearer to the central axis of the body relative to another body part" is
superficial
ventral
mesial
proximal
17
territorial aggression may be seen:
the animal in a car
all of the above
the animal at the dog park
the animal on the bus
18
Identify the piece of equipment that is not PPE when taking x-rays.
lead gloves
thyroid protector
Lead apron
dosimetry badge
19
inflammation of or around the vein is..
constriction
dilation
phlebitis
stenosis
20
esophagoscopy is:
creation of an opening between the esophagus and the skin
examination of the esophagus using an endoscope
repair of an esophageal perforation
an incision into the esophagus
21
what should always be given to clients before a procedure is performed?
Invoice
estimate
line of credit
SOAP form
22
identify the deciding factors for choosing the proper diet
activity level
age, sex
reproductive status
all of the above
23
what form should be signed by the client indicating that all information about a medical procedure has been provided
blanket consent form
client information
informed consent form
patient information form
24
choose the most common body region that may show signs of decubital ulcers in the recumbent patient
sides of the first digits
spine
areas of the body where bones are close to the skin surface
ears
25
The abbreviation "AVMA" stands for:
Applied Veterinary Medical Associates
Allied Veterinary Medicine Attorney
American Veterinary Medical Association
Association of Veterinary Medicine in America
26
Identify the device utilized to measure the amount of radiation exposure to employees.
Dosimetry badge
Dosimetry caliper
None of the above
Radiation gauge
27
Identify the component of the anesthesia machine that functions to discard excess gas properly
Vaporizer
Soda lime canister
Scavenging System
Sanitizer Unit
28
sternal recumbency refers to:
animal laying on its side
animal laying with its chest on the table
animal standing
animal laying on its back
29
choose the correct size of crate for a puppy
big enough for the puppy to stand, turn around and lay down comfortably
big enough for the puppy to defecate and urinate without getting messy
has enough space for the puppy to play and a have toys
none of the above
30
which form is signed by the client after being made aware of the procedure and its risks?
recall list
informed consent
euthanasia release form
patient history form
31
your employer is obligated to provide you with which of the following?
paid family leave
personal protective equipment
certification reimbursment
competitive wages
32
lateral recumbency refers to:
animal laying with chest on the table
animal laying on its back
animal laying on its side
animal standing
33
sometimes, _______ or even house soiling may be caused by a medical problem
coprophagia
none of the above
aggression
separation anxiety
34
______ nutrients are synthesized by the body
non-essential
essential
B vitamins
none of the above
35
Adduction is:
inward rotation of the limb
movement of the limb away from the midline
movement of the limb back from its resting position
movement of the limb toward the midline
36
The _______ _______ lists the laws pertaining to the profession of veterinary medicine within each state.
Practice act
veterinary ethics
none of the above
veterinary board
37
an immediate pleasant occurrence that follows a behavior is referred to as:
positive reinforcement
negative reinforcement
negative punishment
positive punishment
38
urine marking may be seen in both dogs and cats.
True
False
39
Identify the term meaning the process of disease being transmitted from animals to humans.
Fomite
Zoonosis
Passive transfer
None of the above
40
in the female dog estrus occurs __ times a year
3
4
6
2
41
A ______ is any inanimate object that may be contaminated with infectious agents and capable of transmitting such agents
Fomite
Exam table
Forage
Animal
42
the best way to prevent or resolve normal puppy destructive behavior is to:
verbally scold the dog
put the dog in "time out" whenever it is caught chewing
make sure the environment is quiet at all times to prevent noise stress
provide a variety of toys to make household objects less appealing
43
Identify the entity that will be contacted if someone is injured in the workplace.
SEA
FDA
OSHA
AVMA
44
what is the meaning for the abbreviation: q
once daily
every other day
every day
every
45
auscultation is used to assess the:
reproductive
integumentary
nervous system
cardiovascular
46
what is the meaning for the abbreviation: g/gm
grain
milligram
left eye
gram
47
animals do not have a fight or flight response
True
False
48
polymyositis is:
inflammation of several muscles
interruption of bonemarrow activity involving all types of precursor cells
severe muscle inflammation
infection and degeneration at multiple sites along the spinal cord
49
Identify the entity that will investigate cases of malpractice.
Equal Emplyment Opportunity
Department of Labor
Malpractice or professional negligence board
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
50
during fetal circulation the _______ (hole) allows blood to pass from the right to left atrium
none of the above
ductus deferens
foramen ovale
left ventricle
51
which type of veterinary practice would most likely treat a boa constrictor?
exotic animal practice
mixed animal practice
companion animal practice
mobile pet practice
52
Veterinary Team members include:
Office managers, Veterinary technicians
All of the above
Groomers, Kennel assistants
Receptionists, Veterinarians
53
the process of exposing young animal to new experiences with the goal of preventing fearful or anxious behaviors is:
agnostication
reinforcement
imprinting
socialization
54
______ attach muscles to bones
skin
none of the above
ligaments
tendons
55
what is defined as the point that a stock level reaches before needing to be reordered?
reorder point
cutoff period
shrinkage
inventory turn
56
what is the meaning for the abbreviation: disp
dispense
every day
grain
four times daily
57
Define the acronym, "CVA"
certified veterinary agent
certified veterinary anatomy
certified veterinary association
certified veterinary assistant
58
in SOAP format, the information given by the client is part of what?
subjective
objective
plan
assessment
59
the assessment of mucous membrane color, CRT, pulse strength and quality are evaluators of:
tenderness of underlying organs
tympany
abdominal function
perfusion
60
removal of necrotic tissue from a wound is..
wound healing
none of the above
lavage
debridement
61
clients most often report a problem with aggressive behavior in cats directed toward:
dogs
other cats
people
furniture
62
what is the meaning for the abbreviation: PO
every 8 hours
teaspoon
pound
by mouth
63
during the physical exam of a dog you have noted that he is nervous and excitable. you have observed the animals...
temperament
state of nutrition
mentation
body conditon
64
it is recommended that the cat litter box be totally changed and cleaned:
weekly
every other day
monthly
daily
65
what is the meaning for the abbreviation: bid
twice daily
as needed
by mouth
every
66
Redness, swelling and heat are signs of...
hydration status
pyderma
alopecia
edema
67
the most important socialization period in kittens is:
6 to 12 months
3 to 6 months
2 to 7 weeks
4 to 16 weeks
68
identify the organization that regulates health claims and ensures pet food safety.
DEA
AAFCO
USDA
FDA
69
dysuria is:
a painful or difficult urination
absence of urine production
production of blood-tinged urine
production of grossly abnormal urine
70
identify the federal act that prevents someone from using unruly tactics when trying to collect on an overdue account is
the fair debt collection practices act
the equal employment opportunity act
the fair labor standard act
the right-to-know act
71
which parasite egg is shaped like a football
roundworm
coccidia
hookworm
whipworm
72
Mrs.Jones called in a panic. she stated that her dog is eating feces. what is the medical term related to this behavior?
ingestive
territorial
coprophagia
elimination
73
_______ are heavy leather gloves that may be utilized for restraint purposes. commonly used with aggressive cats, birds
gauntlets
exam gloves
welder gloves
none of the above
74
a euthanasia form authorizes:
heroic measure to save the pet
disposal of a deceased pet
necropsy of a deceased pet
death of a pet in a humane manner
75
the most important socialization period in a puppy is:
2 to 7 weeks
3 to 6 months
3 to 12 weeks
6 to 12 months
76
identify the part of the tapeworm that breaks off being expelled to the environment through feces.
flukes
arthropods
proglottids
mouth parts
77
animals that are leaving the United States for export to another country may be required to receive a (an):
intrastate health certificate
national health certificate
interstate health certificate
international health certificate
78
What 3 functions can a Certified Vet Tech NOT do.
surgery, euthanasia, diagnose
take x-rays, perform dentals, perform lab work
euthanasia, prescribe medication, dentals
surgery, diagnose, prescribe medication
79
identify the aggressive form of behavior leading to the #1 cause of injury to the veterinary team.
submissive 3
fear
territorial
dominance
80
_______ is the term used to describe the animal in respiratory distress that is increased when in a recumbent position
orthopnea
dyspnea
bradypnea
none of the above
81
100% of energy acquired through diet is utilized by the pet
True
False
82
subcutaneous injections are administered into the _____ layer of the skin
intravenous
intradermal
hypodermis
epidermis
83
the process of digestion begins...
mouth
small intestine
stomach
none of the above
84
Keeping patients clean and alerting the veterinary team of any changes in patient status is the responsibility of who?
office manager
groomer
kennel assistant
veterinary technician
85
which organization will give you the CVA certificate following successful completion of the veterinary assisting program
FVMA
CCTC
AVMA
CVT
86
according to statistics, which of the following is true about dog bites?
castrated male dogs bite less
all of the above are correct
female dogs bite less
more than 50% of children have sustained a bite by the age of 18
87
what is the meaning for the abbreviation: q8h
every 8 hours
four times daily
8 times daily
hour
88
patients discharged from the hospital following treatment must be released with which of the following?
payment plan
written instructions
detailed invoice
verbal instructions
89
all dogs within a household can be fed the same diet regardless of age.
True
False
90
when a practice has a loss of a product without explanation, this is referred to as:
inventory turnover
shrinkage
reorder point
economic order quantity
91
some, not all avian bones of the skeleton are...
pneumatic
calcified
fused together
all of the above
92
identify the part of the bone that is filled with bone marrow
medullary cavity
absolutely none of these
fissure cavity
pneumatic cavity
93
polyphagia means:
excessive eating
excessive chewing
excessive salivation
excessive swallowing
94
the use of electrical fences to help a dog learn the boundaries it may navigate is an example of:
negative reinforcement
positive punishment
positive reinforcement
negative punishment
95
______ ______ should be scheduled for clients before they leave the practice
grooming appointments
tech appointments
follow-up appointments
vaccine appointments
96
long bone of the upper arm.
humerus
tibia
tarsus
ulna
97
tracheostomy is:
removal of part of the tracheal wall
examination of the larynx and trachea using an endoscope
repair of a wound that exposes and perforates the trachea
creation of an opening between the trachea and the skin
98
withholding affection when a dog jumps up to greet you is an example of:
positive punishment
negative reinforcement
positive reinforcement
negative punishment
99
the pattern of behaviors that bonds animals to their owners or caretakers in early life is referred to as:
operant conditioning
classical conditioning
natural instinct
imprinting
100
identify an irregular bone of the body
vertebrae
pelvis
skull
heart
101
________ are tapeworms and _______ are flukes
cestodes, trematodes
fleas, leaves
nematodes, cestodes
trematodes, cestodes
102
which of the following is a cardinal safety rule when working around animals?
move quickly and quietly, performing the procedure with a minimum of fuss
nevermind the behavior of that species of animal
have the owner restrain the animals, whenever possible
stay alert
103
sacral vertebrae are located in the _____ region of the body
abdominal
cervical
thoracic
pelvic
104
Identify the group of vitamins that are depleted by the body (urine) at a faster rate having limited storage
water soluble
fat soluble
105
spraying an object with something that has a foul odor or taste to keep a pet from chewing is an example of:
aversion therapy
habituation
desensitization
extinction
106
which is the monthly dollar amount paid to the insurance company for indemnity insurance?
co-pay
Premium
Fee
deductible
107
identify the cranial and caudal landmarks for the thoracic region of the body.
manubrium/xiphoid process
xiphoid process/manubrium
scapula/ulna
pelvis/manubrium
108
the heart has ___ chambers
2
4
8
6
109
stalking and pouncing behavior with no evidence of growling indicates:
interdog aggression
predatory aggression
separation anxiety
submissive behavior
110
Identify the organization that investigates controlled substance abuse or theft.
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Drug Administration
Drug Enforcement Administration
ALL must investigate
111
______ surfaces are where bones come together to form a joint
articular
joint capsule
synovial
all of the above
112
prolonged capillary refill time is:
all of the above
> 2 seconds
not measured in seconds
< 2 seconds
113
a ______ ______ may affect the absorption and depletion of nutrients by the body
disease process
none of the above
life stage
season change
114
the ______ of a product is defined as the cost of the product multiplied by a percentage to recover hidden costs.
markup
dispensing fee
prescription fee
shrinkage
115
what is the meaning for the abbreviation: PRN
as needed
gram
right eye
pound
116
which statement is true pertaining to litter boxes for cats?
the box should be kept full of litter; to just below the rim of the box
cat litter should be coarse-grained and firm material
litter boxes should be scooped daily
one litter box is sufficient for multiple cats
117
a percentage that the policyholder is responsible for after the deductible has been met is referred to as:
co-pay
deductible
premium
excluded service
118
the ______ carries blood away from the heart
septum
ventricle
lungs
aorta
119
clients most often report problems aggressive behavior in dogs directed towards:
other dogs
cats
people
furniture
120
_____ is defined as the loss inventory without explanation
reorder point
inventory
none of the above
shrinkage
121
ethology refers to:
ethical behaviors of trainers
behavioral acts done with no obvious reason
the study of animal behavior
treatment of behavior problems
122
tenting of the skin to check the hydration status of the patient is called...
squeezing
pinching
all of the above
skin turgor
123
when a dog appears icteric the skin will be
red
blue
yellow
pale
124
when a dog appears cyanotic the mucous membrane will be...
yellow
pale
blue
red
125
the association of a particular activity with a punishment or reward is referred to as:
operant conditioning
instinct conditioning
classical conditioning
imprinting conditioning
126
lithiasis is:
infestation with cutaneous larvae
a method of treating kidney stones using a laser
characterized by the formation of calculi
the medical term for gallstones
127
identify the structure that attaches the tooth to the socket
root ligament
dentin ligament
enamel tendon
periodontal ligament
128
the key to house training is....
consistency
frequency
all of the above
establishing dominance
129
cats scratch objects for several reasons. which reason is the least common choice as the correct answer?
to remove the worn outer sheaths from their claws
to retaliate against their owner
to stretch their muscles and to play
to mark their territory
130
Every animal should be...
both blue and yellow
weighed at every visit
examined during every visit
have a fecal exam monthly

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