When assisting the surgeon in a sterile surgical procedure, how does the non-sterile assistant move past the surgeon?

Non-sterile assistant’s front to the surgeon's back

Which is true when determining the gender of a small animal?

The anogenital distance in the female is decreased

When administering liquid medication, where should the syringe tip be placed to encourage swallowing?

Toward the back of the mouth near the upper and lower molars

Which method is not used to encourage a patient to swallow a tablet or capsule?

Putting dry kibble into the patient’s mouth

Which list has four correct parts of a dispensing drug label?

Medication name, number of refills, date filled, patient name

Which statement is false regarding expiration dates on medications?

Expired medication can always be used

What else would the veterinary assistant notate, other than temp, respiration, mucous membrane color, & weight?

Pulse, capillary refill time, body condition score

When reconstituting the freeze dried, powder portion of a vaccine it is important to:

Use amount of the diluent provided by the manufacturer to mix with powder

What organization provides the veterinarian with a controlled substance license?

Drug Enforcement Administration

Following a cystotomy, what should occur with all surgical instruments?

Cleaned and repackaged for autoclave sterilization

What characteristics are referred to as TPR?

Temperature, pulse, respiration

To prevent accidental injury when cleaning used instruments, what is the first step?

Properly dispose of all exposed sharps

Which statement is true for medication expiration dates?

Expired medication can lead to financial loss for a veterinary practice

Assistance is needed with the removal of an IV catheter. Which supplies will need to be gathered?

Bandage scissors, gauze square, vet wrap

While the inventory manager is out, a box arrives with vaccines on cold packs. What should be done with this shipment?

Place box & tag with arrival & date. Place slip in inventory manager's area

The hospital calls the vet office to request medical records for Timmy Smith. What info is needed to verify pt request?

Owner first and last name, patient name, signalment

When discharging a pt, what doesn't need to be verified as completed before the vet assistant releases the patient?

The veterinarian has finished writing in the patient’s medical record

What guideline determines the doctor’s decision to decline medication without an appointment?

Veterinary-client-patient relationship

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1
What are the two most common types of suture materials?
Rough and smooth
Absorbable and non absorbable
Wire and plastic
PDS and Monocryl
2
What does the suffix “-stomy” mean?
To remove surgically
To suture to
To cut into
To make a surgical incision
3
When assisting the surgeon in a sterile surgical procedure, how does the non-sterile assistant move past the surgeon?
Non-sterile assistant’s back to the surgeon’s front
Non-sterile assistant’s side to the surgeon's back
Non-sterile assistant’s front to the surgeon's back
Non-sterile assistant’s side to the surgeon’s side
4
A client requests a refill of a patient’s medication that is approved. Where in the medical record is the refill notated
Radiology notes
Diagnostic reports
Pharmacy notes
Objective
5
Which is true when determining the gender of a small animal?
The anogenital distance in the female is increased
The anogenital distance in the male is decreased
The anogenital distance in the male and female are the same
The anogenital distance in the female is decreased
6
Which bandage material would be considered the primary layer?
Cast padding
Vet wrap
Telfa pad
Rolled cotton
7
How long are vaccines good for once reconstituted?
48 hours
24 hours
36 hours
1 hours
8
When administering liquid medication, where should the syringe tip be placed to encourage swallowing?
Toward the back of the mouth near the upper and lower molars
Behind the upper canines forcing the mouth open
Behind the lower premolars forcing the mouth open
Toward the front of the mouth between the upper and lower incisors
9
Which one of the following problems is often associated with gastric dilation/volvulus in dogs?
Splenic torsion
Epiploic foramen entrapment
Diaphragmatic hernia
Persistent right aortic arch
10
Which method is not used to encourage a patient to swallow a tablet or capsule?
Putting dry kibble into the patient’s mouth
Raising the head upwards
Blowing on the nose
Rubbing the throat
11
How many cc of 5% Ultra-mycin should you give PO for 44 lb. dog, if the dose is 50 mg/kg?
20mls
40mls
15mls
10mls
12
What feline disease should a patient have negative results before a vaccine is administered?
Rabies
Parvovirus
Feline Leukemia Virus
Feline Immunosuppressive Viru
13
Which part is the most distal?
Elbow
Elbow
Phalanges
Carpus
14
Which scheduled drug class has potential for severe addiction (such as morphine), and refills are not allowed?
Scheduled III
Scheduled IV
Schedule V
Schedule II
15
Which list has four correct parts of a dispensing drug label?
Medication color, number of refills, date filled, patient name
Medication name, number of refills, date filled, patient weight
Medication name, number of refills, day of the week filled, patient name
Medication name, number of refills, date filled, patient name
16
Which statement is false regarding expiration dates on medications?
Expired medication can always be used
Expired medication may be ineffective
Expired medication may be returned to the manufacturer
Expired medication may make the animal ill
17
Which are two core canine vaccines?
DHPP, Lyme
DHPP, Leptospirosis
DHPP, Rabies
Giardia, Rabies
18
A 6 month old Shih Tzu was spayed today. Which certificate is prepared for the owner as proof of the procedure?
Rabies
Health
Sterilization
Dental
19
What else would the veterinary assistant notate, other than temp, respiration, mucous membrane color, & weight?
Date of birth, capillary refill time, pulse
Patient name, body condition score, date of birth
Pulse, capillary refill time, body condition score
Patient name, pulse, body condition score
20
Feline injection site sarcomas are primarily associated with which two vaccines?
Feline panleukopenia and FIV vaccines
Rabies and feline panleukopenia vaccines
FeLV and feline calici/herpes vaccines
FeLV and rabies vaccines
21
When reconstituting the freeze dried, powder portion of a vaccine it is important to:
Use amount of the diluent provided by the manufacturer to mix with powder
Let it come to room temperature before mixing
Shake the powder and diluent to mix thoroughly
Allow the powder and diluent to dissolve on its own
22
What test would you do to confirm a diagnosis of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes)?
Menace response
Intraocular pressure
Schirmer tear test
Fluorescein dye test
23
What organization provides the veterinarian with a controlled substance license?
Drug Enforcement Administration
American Veterinary Medical Association
Food and Drug Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
24
In an ovariohysterectomy procedure, what is the most appropriate patient position?
Lateral recumbency
Caudal recumbency
Sternal recumbency
Dorsal recumbency
25
The vet tech requests the largest gauge suture available at the facility. Which suture should the assistant choose?
3-0
5-0
2-0
4-0
26
If the vet is not physically present to provide treatments, they can be provided under which kind of supervision?
Direct
Indirect
Assumed
General
27
Following a cystotomy, what should occur with all surgical instruments?
Placed in cold sterile solution
Rinsed immediately with instrument milk
Soaked overnight in antiseptic solution
Cleaned and repackaged for autoclave sterilization
28
What is Mr. Howard’s total bill? He got DA2PP $32, Bordetella $19, Rabies $26, heartworm test $48, tnt & $21 + exam $50
$151
$196
$91
$71
29
What characteristics are referred to as TPR?
Temperature, pulse, response
Temperature, pulse, respiration
Temperature, palpation, respiratio
Tact, pulse, respiration
30
What type of drug is most commonly prescribed for arthritic pain?
Antibiotic
Antifungal
Anti Inflammatory
Antiemetic
31
To prevent accidental injury when cleaning used instruments, what is the first step?
Dispose of all biohazard tissues
Place all instruments in antiseptic
Properly dispose of all exposed sharps
Properly remove all soiled laundry
32
When under general anesthesia, how often must a pt’s vital signs be recorded in the med record (Az State Practice Act)?
5 minutes
15 minutes
25 minutes
10 minutes
33
During the grief process, when might intervention by a professional be needed?
Denial
Bargaining
Acceptance
Depression
34
Which statement is true for medication expiration dates?
Expired medication can lead to financial loss for a veterinary practice
Expired dates don’t affect the hospital financially
Expiration dates can be changed on a package using a marking pen
Not all medications have an expiration date
35
Assistance is needed with the removal of an IV catheter. Which supplies will need to be gathered?
Bandage scissors, gauze square, vet wrap
Bandage scissors, gauze square, elastikon
Bandage scissors, gauze square, cast padding
Bandage scissors, telfa pad, antibiotic ointment elastikon
36
How long are vaccines good for once reconstituted?
1 hour
48 hours
24 hours
36 hours
37
What is an enterotomy?
Incision into the bladder
Incision into the stomach
Incision into the intestines
Incision into the abdomen
38
After taking a patient out for a walk, where is the information documented?
Travel sheet
Surgical sheet
Exam form
Progress note
39
Which finding would not be recorded in the patient history portion of the medical record?
Vaccine status
Known medical problems
Body condition score
Diet type and feeding regime
40
"Emesis" is the medical term for what condition?
Urination
Anemia
Vomiting
Defecation
41
IV fluids and antibiotics are given every 8 hours with the 1st dose given at 12PM. When are the next two doses?
7pm and 3am
8pm and 4am
9pm and 5am
9pm and 5am
42
Which term means “toward the nose”?
Caudal
Medical
Rostral
Cranial
43
While the inventory manager is out, a box arrives with vaccines on cold packs. What should be done with this shipment?
Put the box in the inventory manager’s area, it can last for days wth packs
Send the inventory manager a text message about the box
Place box in break room fridge for later accounting by inventory manager
Place box & tag with arrival & date. Place slip in inventory manager's area
44
The hospital calls the vet office to request medical records for Timmy Smith. What info is needed to verify pt request?
Patient name, owner last name, date of last vaccine
Owner last name, patient name, owner drivers license number
Owner first and last name, patient name, signalment
Patient name, owner last name, date of first exam
45
A cockatoo has been prescribed 10 mg of Supercillin, s.i.d. PO for 10 days. How often is meds given and what route?
Once a day, intraperitoneal
Twice a day, under the skin
As needed, intramuscular
Once a day, by mouth
46
What form in the medical record is the owner required to provide the animal’s signalment?
Progress notes
Examination form
Registration form
Surgical release
47
Who owns the physical medical record?
Client
Veterinary hospital
Patient
State
48
When administering oral liquids, which condition should the assistant try to prevent?
Aspiration
Megaesophagus
Colitis
Gastroenteritis
49
When discharging a pt, what doesn't need to be verified as completed before the vet assistant releases the patient?
The discharge instructions have been communicated and given to the client
The medications have been dispensed to the client
The veterinarian has finished writing in the patient’s medical record
The bill has been paid
50
How many days does a general practice veterinary facility have to provide copies of medical records?
7
14
10
3
51
What guideline determines the doctor’s decision to decline medication without an appointment?
Veterinary-client-patient relationship
Human-animal bond
Drug Enforcement Agency
Animal Welfare Act
52
Fluffy has been V for the last several days even though she has not given Fluffy any food. What is the chief complaint?
Diarrhea
Lethargy
Vomiting
Not eating
53
Vet asks assistant to take pt outside to reilve himself after a nuter 2 hrs ago. What should be documented in the chart?
Urination, attitude, time and length of walk
BM, urination, attitude
Attitude and length of walk
BM, urination, time and length of walk
54
Vet clinic uses SOAP format for progress notes. Temp and HR of an animal are examples of which type of information?
Plan
Assessment
Subjective
Objective
55
A rare Albanian hairy iguana has been prescribed "Iggy-cote" medicated shampoo q.o.d. for dandruff.
Every other day
Four times a day
Twice a day
As needed
56
Which is the definition of leukopenia?
An increase in platelets
Increased leukocyte numbers
A decrease in white blood cells
Decreased percentage of neutrophils
57
Where is the plantar region located?
Top of the rear feet
Top of the front feet
Bottom of the rear feet
Bottom of the front feet
58
When reconstituting the freeze dried, powder portion of a vaccine it is important to:
Use correct amount of the diluent from manufacturer to reconstitute powder
Let it come to room temperature before mixing
Allow the powder and diluent to dissolve on its own
Shake the powder and diluent to mix thoroughly
59
Which team member must sign a rabies certificate following the rabies vaccination?
Office manager
Veterinary technician
Veterinarian
Veterinary assistant
60
What is a nosocomial infection?
An infection acquired in the hospital
An upper respiratory infection typically acquired at the dog park
A sinusitis, typically found in horses
An infection that occurs secondary to injury
61
Dr. Smith needs assistance in administering 100mls fluids SC. What restraint is preferred to complete the procedure?
Standing restraint
Dorsal recumbency
Left lateral recumbency
Right lateral recumbency
62
A pt is presented to the hospital for the first time for an outpatient vaccine appointment. Which form is not needed?
Exam
Drop off
Estimate
Registration
63
Dr Smith wants LRS 500mls. If the bag is at 900mls when administered, what should the bag read when finished?
1400mls
500mls
400mls
300mls
64
Vet assistant is filling an in-house prescription of antibiotics and notices drug expired 2 weeks ago. What should he do
Notify dr and advise client that with written order can be filled elsewhere
Fill rescription regardless, drugs still effective after expiration date
Fill the prescription regardless, but do not charge the client
Advise the client that he will need to return in a week to pick up the meds
65
While getting a history on a cat the assistant noticed open-mouthed breathing. What is the appropriate action to take?
Tell receptionist is taken to tx area & notify vet tech
Ask owner if he would like to notify vet and receptionist of decison
Tell owner the cat is being taken to the treatment area and notify the vet
Ask for more history and then move on to the next client
66
The hospital uses electronic health records. Which client communications are recorded in the electronic health record?
Every client communication is recorded
Only client in-person visits are recorded
Only client questions are recorded
Only client phone calls are recorded
67
“Pt presents for V x 2d. No Hx of foreign body ingestion.” Under which category would the information be written?
Plan
Assessment
Subjective
Objective
68
When a capsulated medication is sent home with a patient, which route of administration would be used?
PO
IN
SC
IV
69
Which statement is true for controlled drugs?
All employees should have access to controlled drugs
Licensed veterinary technicians can prescribe controlled drugs
Controlled drugs do not have to be logged
Controlled drugs must legally be stored behind two locks
70
How soon do you need to send med records to out of state emergency clinic for pt that is currently in critical condition
Within the next 5 days
Within the hour
Within the next 10 days
Within the first 48 hours
71
Where should the patient’s remains be stored until they are picked up by the cremation service?
Designated storage room
Treatment room
Designated cold storage
Large kennel
72
According to the Az State Vet Medical Examining Board, how many years should medical records remain on the premises?
7
3
1
10
73
Which surgical instrument is not used during a canine castration?
eps
Hemostatic forceps
Thumb forceps
Spay hook
74
The next appointment is a dog with conjunctivitis. What is the health problem?
Inflammation of the eyes
Inflammation of connective tissue in the rear limbs
Epiglottal inflammation
Sinus infection
75
In relation to surgical site preparation, which procedure is not correct?
Scrub center of surgical site in a circular pattern moving outwards
Alternate between a solution and surgical antiseptic
End scrub procedure with a solution
Scrub back and forth from top to bottom
76
What does right lateral recumbency mean?
Animal lying to the doctor’s right
Animal on its back with the right limbs extended
Animal lying on its back, head rotated to the right
Animal lying on its right side
77
When opening the first layer of the gown for the surgeon to put on, what always needs to be maintained?
Sterility
Access
Temperature
Pack label
78
What characteristic determines which bottle of medication is placed towards the front for ease of access?
Serial number
Bottle quantity
Milligram size
Expiration date
79
What most common short-term side effects should you advise an O about when dispensing prednisone to dogs?
Increased itching
Increased drinking and urination
Decreased appetite
Ataxia
80
Which statement is not true about euthanasia?
The owner has the option to be with the pet during euthanasia
The O has the option to get ashes back after pet’s body has been cremated
Euthanasia: the process of putting an animal to sleep using humane methods
Euthanasia can be performed prior to consent being signed
81
What is the most common route for vaccine administration in dogs and cats?
IV
IM
PO
SC
82
Asisstant places the food in the kennel & the pt quickly ate it all. What should be noted in the medical chart?
Amount consumed, amount fed, patient weight
Amount fed, amount consumed, time given
Amount fed, time given, patient weight
Amount consumed, time given, patient weight
83
After removing an IV catheter, how long should a pressure bandage remain on the patient?
5-10 minutes
45-60 minutes
65-75 minutes
15-30 minutes
84
Which term refers to a pet’s remains being cremated with other pets?
Communal
Special
Individual
Regular
85
How would Max’s mentation be recorded? He is responsive, moving his eyes but doesn't move his head & is laying R lateral
Obtunded
Quiet, alert, responsive
Bright, alert, responsive
Lateral
86
A 9 week old puppy just received his DHPP. When will the next booster be due?
3 weeks
5 weeks
2 weeks
6 weeks
87
Which correctly explains triage of emergency patients?
Sorting of pts into groups depending on their need for immediate help
When a fireman rescues a sick cat out of a tree
Scheduling of pts in need of surgery: must go, should go, go if time allows
Evaluation of emergence by species, age and gender
88
What vital signs must legally be recorded in the medical record while the animal is under anesthesia?
Respiratory rate and blood pressure
Heart rate and oxygen saturation
Blood pressure and end-tidal CO2
Heart rate and respiratory rate
89
What does VCPR stand for?
Veterinary-communication-patient relationship
Veterinary-client-patient relationship
Veterinary-client-patient-reminder
Veterinary-client-practice relationship
90
To what anatomical location is a rabies vaccine administered in a feline?
Right rear leg
Left rear leg
Left shoulder
Right shoulder
91
Which is the most commonly used device to prevent self mutilation and tearing off a bandage?
Tourniquet
Gauze muzzle
Elizabethan collar
Rabies pole
92
Which type of drug would a veterinarian prescribe for an ear infection?
Otic
Injectable
Topical
Ophthalmic
93
What should be placed under a pet that is about to be euthanized in the exam room?
Nothing
Consent form
Blanket
Bodybag
94
If a dog has a neurologic problem and she is adducting her front legs, what is she doing with them?
Away from the left side
Moving legs inward, towards the midline
Towards the right ear
Moving legs outward, away from the midline
95
What must be written at the end of every entry in the patient’s medical record?
Vet signature
Author’s initials
Date
Owner’s signature
96
To what anatomical location is a rabies vaccine administered in a feline?
Right rear leg
Left rear leg
Right shoulder
Left shoulder
97
The infusion pump’s visual display notes there is an occlusion. What would not be the cause of an occlusion?
Air within the line of the infusion set
Patient positioning causing restriction of fluid flow
The catheter is no longer patent within the vein
Closure of the rolling clamp on the line of the infusion set
98
Which statement is false for over-the counter drugs?
They must be prescribed by a doctor
They are non-prescription drugs
They can be purchased by anyone
They are found at local drug stores
99
What is a concern with regards to monitoring and removing a pressure bandage?
Use brightly colored bandage material
Set a timer to remind when it is time to remove the bandage
Not giving the owner a time for pressure bandage removal
Put a reminder on the patient’s treatment plan
100
What is NOT an important factor for the owner to remember when the doctor is explaining how to medicate an ear?
Sasha may rub her ears on the couch
he ears should be cleaned before they are medicated
The O should massage ear to for medication to move into horizontal canal
The owner should wait 5-10 minutes before medicating after cleaning ears

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