CVA Test Review

Understanding prefixes and root words, what area of the body would “dermatitis” affect?

Which product generally contains oil?

The _________ is responsible for their health by following safe work practices.

The controlled substance log book should have the following information:

How do you locate a femoral pulse?

How does a veterinarian diagnose mange?

If a dog's eyes are darting around and constantly scanning, the dog is showing?

Which of the following is not typically caused by a flea infestation?

Which often misunderstood breed is restricted in some states and cities?

The doctor's initial scrub of the day should last:

An unsterilized surgical assistant may touch:

Feline infectious peritonitis itself is not contagious, but the coronavirus thatcauses it is.

Which type of feed is often a complete feed available to support certain medical conditions?

Schedule 1 drugs are commonly found in veterinary hospitals.

When disinfecting exam tables:

The two most common feeding programs for cattle include the TMR and the Pasturized diet.

Treatment for Feline Leukemia is mainly supportive.

To facilitate restraint, a towel may be used to ____________________.

What type of knot should you use when tying a horse to a rail or stocks?

Which statement is NOT true regarding chemical dips for patients?

Some horses are registered as a color breed based on their color or pattern.

A cat infected with FIV may not exhibit symptoms of the disease for a longtime.

What sort of protective gear can be worn to prevent the spread of infection?

When preparing for an abdominal ultrasound, how should the animal be positioned in a v-trough?

Torn clothing or red marks resulting from a bite can be viewed as a threat.

Once a needle has been uncapped, you should never recap it unless there is no alternative

How often should mop water be changed out, in order to prevent odor & contamination?

What is a zoonotic disease?

What does SOP stand for?

What method do they suggest to try first when administering oral medication?

Approximately 50-70% of cats with FIP will also test positive for what virus?

To obtain a respiratory rate, count the number of breaths in ___ and multiply the number by ___

A slow, methodical tail wag is a _________ posture.

An example of a reflective listening statement is:

Non-threatening behaviors are also called _________

Which statement is NOT true regarding rabies quarantine?

Always listen carefully to what a client mentions in conversation because it may be important.

Which pig breed has a deep red orreddish-brown coloration?

For active listening to be effective you need to avoid:

Feline distemper can be transmitted each of the following ways EXCEPT:

Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin allergies?

This animal is very quiet, so if they begin to vocalize loudly, stop what you are doing

Which product is carried in a fluid base?

Hunting dogs rely on their ________.

What type of microorganism is Bordetella bronchiseptica?

High speed screens will enhance the exposure as much as _____ times.

Which of the following are some ways you can grow in your personal knowledge?

What device would be used to administer a large pill-shaped capsule or tablet to a cow?

Which is not an example of a fomite?

Horses are typically fed a _________ ration of hay to grain.

Tetanus is a disease that primarily attacks what system in the body?

Which statement is NOT true when preparing a dog or cat for a bath?

Name a potential hazard found in a storage area.

What should you do if you are asked to disinfect a kennel?

Which breed of porcine has the unique coloration of black, with a white band?

Which toy breed has significant skin wrinkles and protruding eyes?

Using hearing protection is an important part of working in a kennel.

To fill a prescription for the doctor, the following information is needed except:

Which vaccine is considered to be a Non-Core vaccine for canines?

What type of dog would be considered predisposed to ear infections?

Brachycephalic dogs have a higher risk of water being sprayed directly intotheir eyes or nose.

Which form of identification is NOT considered permanent?

Dogs with _______ ears are difficult to interpret because they are notcapable of much movement.

Once an animal is secure in the tub, what is the first step you should take?

Clinical signs of heartworm disease include which of the following:

It is very easy to distinguish a venomous snake from a non-venomous snake.

Prescription labels should contain which of the following?

A cat scratch is not considered an injury.

Other than the tapeworm, what intestinal parasite may be seen with the naked eye?

Some hospitals carry stickers of ______________ to adhere to pill bottles.

Treat all biological samples ___________.

Which hound dog does not bark, but instead makes yodeling and chortlingnoises?

Removing a cat from a cage is best done using a ________.

Professionalism is largely based on:

When observing a dog’s body, you should also be aware of the __________ of their behavior.

All areas of isolation should be disinfected, including the floor and walls.

The proper name for a sheep is

This horse breed is most famous for their racing horses.

Which of the following statements is true regarding vaccines?

Which of the following is one of the species most likely to carry rabies?

_______________ are considered chemicals.

Which statement is NOT true regarding rabies quarantine?

All of the following are aggressive cat behaviors except:

What is the name of developing heartworms?

Which statement is true regarding disease transmission?

Which method of instrument sterilization is used most in the veterinarypractice?

Which breed has a bluish-black tongue?

Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to their fine haircoat?

In the word "cephalic", "cephal" is the

What can you do to encourage a large reptile to open it's mouth?

Which form of Feline Infectious Peritonitis causes fluid to accumulate in the chest cavity?

Feline infectious peritonitis has a mortality rate of about _____.

To avoid leaving urine on the front of the desk, or vomit in the lobby that you can’t see:

A ___________ is a disease causing bacteria or virus.

Changes in a dog's mood:

When working with a dog that is suspected of having distemper, whatprecautions should be taken?

Which is not an example of a microorganism?

What was the first human radiograph of?

OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription.

What should you keep in mind when storing hazardous materials:

Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a stall?

Which is the correct order?

When describing something further away from a pet’s wound, you would say it is

A dog that is _____ aggressive may chase you down the street, but a _____ aggressive dog won't.

What is a zoonotic disease?

Which one of the following parasites can be passed from a dog or cat to a human?

Which breed will need to be groomed regularly?

This small bird is approximately 5.5 inches and males are well-known for their singing.

There is no need to be a "people person" when working in the veterinary field.

Never open the door to an autoclave unless _____________.

What is a good rule of thumb to follow in regards to keeping a clean andorderly environment?

Heartworms are transmitted by:

What is a zoonotic disease?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which vein is likely the safest to work with when dealing with a fractious cat?

The cathode ray tube is housed in the ____________.

What animal rolls into a prickly ball for protection?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of leptospirosis?

Which cat will you likely see most often in practice?

The number one cause of a person's failure to perform is the inability to______________.

What can prescription diets be used for?

A urinalysis may provide information for which conditions?

Which statement is NOT true regarding deceased animals?

Post-it notes placed throughout the reception desk area:

Where should topical flea medication be applied?

Who discovered x-rays?

When working with canines on the floor:

Where is a microchip typically placed in companion animals?

After an ultrasound examination, the assistant should ask the veterinarian before feeding.

Which animal lacks homing instincts and will be lost if wandering away fromhome?

Labs typically come in which color?

Heartworm larvae mature into adults in the cat's body over:

On what body parts are topical medications used?

When asked to place an animal in a “lateral recumbent position”, you shouldplace it...

Which term indicates that the ear flap has filled with blood?

This rodent has a very short tail and large cheek pouches to hoard food.

Lyme disease is transmitted by fleas.

Why should gloves be worn during a dental cleaning?

When any patient receives a controlled substance, it must be recorded in the _________.

"If it isn't _____________, it didn't happen."

Which type of pet owner has very little emotional attachment to their animal?

The directional term “caudal” indicates what when referring to a pet’sanatomy?

We should never substitute force for ___________.

Another name for a lens is?

How is FIV transmitted to felines?

When diluting chemicals….

When a tail is held low on the body or tucked, this is a __________ posture.

Which of these diseases can be spread from a dog to a human through infected urine?

When handling a large lizard:

Which of the following should not be used to handle aggressive cats?

When lifting, hold objects _______________.

What magnification will you generally start out using when scanning forparasites?

Dispose of needles and scalpels in a plastic baggie, then place in a trash can.

All of the following are recommended when dealing with intestinal parasites EXCEPT:

Which is NOT a consideration when cleaning and maintaining ultrasoundmachines?

What is a common method of diagnosing ringworm?

The best way to assure that abscesses and/or infections do not result from aninjection:

This dog breed comes in 2 variations: Pembroke and Cardigan

Controlled Substance records are regularly inpsected by the ________ and must be 100% accurate.

Feline heartworms attack a cat's:

What does MSDS stand for?

Which of the following is NOT a desirable quality in a cleaning agent?

Which breed of bovine is used more for their milk production?

Which abbreviation means "intramuscular injection"?

One sign of a fear-biter would be ___________________.

Puppies are typically vaccinated against parvo…

Dogs transmit Toxoplasma gondii more than cats.

How long does it typically take for an animal to show signs/symptoms ofrabies?

Which type of bedding expands and changes into a saw-dust consistency when wet?

The ___________ has a higher than average rate of hip dysplasia.

When using a plastic tube to examine a snake:

A way to gain a dog's trust is to _______________.

When drawing blood from the jugular vein:

The ____________ looks like a scaled down version of a collie.

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of canine distemper?

The _______ injection aims to deposit the drug just beneath the skin.

How can you tell the difference between a defensive grin and a submissive grin?

To keep the outdoor areas of your facility clean, orderly and odor-free:

Rabies is caused by:

The word “leukopenia” means ____.

Canine communication uses multiple signals including scent, vocalization, and body posture

Which of the following is not on the list of commonly used cleaning products?

Which device is used to administer liquid medication to a large number of cattle?

Which is the smallest canine breed?

The ________ cat does not have a tail.

The power supply for generating radiographs comes from the _____________.

Staff do not need to protect against the spread of disease unless the test comes back positive

Mistakes are easier to tolerate if they are volunteered rather than discovered by management.

If a client is very emotional after receiving bad news about their pet, they see the animal as:

When completing a prescription, it is important that the____ and _____ match up.

Which of the following statements is correct?

The tetanus vaccine is part of the regular vaccination protocol for both humansand what animal?

It is most important to always control which part of the dog?

Which statement is NOT true regarding exotics seen in the veterinary practice?

These small rodents are popular as pets and have fewer scales on their tailsthan rats.

Which route of administration should a veterinary staff use for quickest effect?

Ringworm is classified as a skin condition caused by what type of organism?

You will not need to palpate a pulse on a sedated patient as long as there’s a pulse oximeter.

Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that affects which system of the body?

_______________ should be placed in a sharp's container.

Clients that see their pet as a responsibility are likely to take their animal to a specialist.

Substituting force instead of skill and good technique is necessary at times.

Which of the following is an example of a fomite?

Many drugs available in an injectable form have also been formulated into an oral medication

Which final arrangement option involves checking with local authorities for what is allowable?

OSHA stands for?

Which hound breed is best known for racing?

When restraining a large dog, the most important thing to control is:

Which is one of the first symptoms of tetanus?

The direct smear method is especially helpful when diagnosing_____________.

Even the most _________ client should be treated with courtesy and respect.

Bacillus anthracis is a _____.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding protozoan parasites?

What is a twitch?

Signs of parvovirus do NOT include:

Trash from the isolation room:

Protozoan parasites are mainly transmitted through:

Aggression is defined as behaviors that result in __________ of the opponent.

Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay attention to are?

The term subcutaneous means _______________.

What is the difference between a 25 gauge and a 20 gauge needle?

What should you do with a clipper blade that has chipped or broken teeth?

What is the best approach to cutting nails during a nail trim?

Dogs and cats are mouth breathers.

Food bought through a veterinarian is always more expensive than those in pet specialty stores.

Two different chemicals __________:

Employees working in the veterinary field see the exact same situation everyday.

The best route of administration for a drug that is irritating to tissues would be____________.

Which terrier breed does not make good swimmers due to their short legs?

Drugs are absorbed more rapidly by intramuscular injection thansubcutaneously because ______.

When restraining these animals, it's best to use ear plugs because they tend tovocalize loudly.

Which hound dog breed is pre-disposed to back problems?

What is the recommended time to let a fecal sample sit?

To make sure clients do not experience a foul smell that staff may have grown accustomed to:

What does PPE stand for?

What protection should be taken when handling chemotherapeutic drugs?

A Great Dane is a mix of a Mastiff and a/an _________?

1 tsp is equal to ___ mls and 1 Tbsp is equal to _____ mls.

How do you ensure proper distribution of a medication in the ear?

Is 102 degrees fahrenheit considered to be in the normal temperature rangefor canines?

Veterinarians do not need assistants to practice medicine efficiently.

Which abbreviation means "give before meals"?

If you notice something that was missed during the physical exam, notify the veterinarian

The ________ is the platform on which the slide is secured.

If a patient licks the medication, what can be done?

These lizards have hairs on their toes that allow them to stick to smooth surfaces.

Heartworm disease in cats can be treated with:

This animal can weigh between 35 and 150 pounds

What is the most common cause of ear infections in veterinary patients?

Which dog breeds require special restraint considerations to avoid respiratory distress?

Before picking up a bird, ask the owner which hand they use to pick up the bird

Mange is a skin disease caused:

What test is used to diagnose equine infectious anemia?

A stressful environment causes the release of _________________.

How long can you leave canned food out after it's offered to an animal?

Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of rabies?

Panleukopenia is closely related to what other virus?

How is Leptospirosis diagnosed?

Which of the following is NOT a concern for human exposure to Brucellosis?

What is appropriate safety gear for disinfecting or sanitizing a kennel withchemicals?

What is the main symptom of kennel cough?

What may cause escaping anesthetic gas?

When scruffing a cat:

For large blood vessels, mosquito hemostatic forceps should be used.

Which statement is NOT true regarding electric clippers?

Each of the following is a symptom of feline immunodeficiency virus EXCEPT ____.

Which breed seems to have a predisposition to cancer and heart conditions?

Gas cylinders present an emergency if they __________.

Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the hospital forquick access.

A scared or aggressive cat will exhibit which appearance?

The _________ is responsible for providing a safe and healthy workenvironment.

The abbreviation q6h translates to ________________.

Owners should have more than one method of identification, with at least one being permanent.

What foods are recommended when hiding oral medication?

What is a brand name example of a Phenol?

Which external parasites remain attached to its host for days?

These rodents have four toes on the front feet and three toes on the back.

What is "flea dirt?"

Good restraint begins with ___________________.

When cleaning cages with feces and other eliminations:

Which is an example of an eye infection?

Ultrasonography uses what type of waves to create an image?

Long-haired or thick-coated breeds may need to be shaved for a chemical dip to be effective.

Prefixes may indicate...

When using the microscope, we need to look for eggs in the feces rather thanthe adults.

What is the shaved area for preparing a patient receiving an abdominal ultrasound?

Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the following collection methods?

What should you watch out for when feeding and medicating patients?

Which retriever enjoys the water?

Fearful dogs are the least likely to bite a person.

How should you prep a very furry area prior to applying medication?

Which is NOT a consideration that should be taken for placing animals intocages?

Doing "a little bit more" for customers provides an excellent customer service experience.

If a clinic has more than ___ employees, they need to post a log of occupational injuries

Applying pressure to a nonscored pill with two fingers to force a break is common in pharmacies

How is ringworm treated?

This toy breed is less than 10 pounds and is characterized by anwhite, long flowing haircoat.

How can you safely encourage a pet to swallow a pill?

Stimulating a swallowing reflex in a cat can be done by?

What can you do to keep a clean facility and ensure that nothing is overlooked?

If a shampoo is labeled as "tearless" it will not matter if it gets in the animal's eyes

When placing an aggressive animal into a cage:

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the handling ofavians?

Which abbreviation means "give every other day"?

The instrument that should be used to remove a scalpel blade from a scalpel handle is?

How often should exam tables be cleaned?

Does the Advisory Committee for Immunizations Practices recommendvaccinating against Anthrax?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of mange?

Submissive dogs often bark or growl.

Disinfecting items such as weight scales helps to prevent ____, infections from the hospital

_________ products do not require a doctor's prescription.

In addition to other areas of the hospital, the kennel area should be clean enough to:

If handled too roughly, this animal can lose large patches of fur known as "furslip."

How often should mop water be changed to prevent odors?

How is a paste usually administered to an equine?

A dog that recovers from distemper may continue to shed the virus for ___

When administering an oral medication to a cat, it may help to

When picking up a dog, control the dog's ____________.

The more you cuddle a dog close to your body, the less chance the dog willbite you.

Which restraint hold would be best for procedures pertaining to the tail end of the dog?

When picking up a rat or other rodents, you should pick them up by the tip of the tail.

What should you do in the case of a broken microscope slide?

Which parasite is transmitted by a flea?

Choose the statement that is TRUE regarding ultrasound assisting: