Veterinary Assistant Certification Test Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2023

Biohazard - Correct answerFood and plants to avoid giving to animals - Correct answer-Chocolate, grapes, avocado, alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea, human food, raisins, milk Common cleaning agents in vet. office - Correct answer-Bleach, antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, antivirocides, antifungacides Autoclave: - Correct answer-Applying heat and pressure to sterilize Types of sterilization: - Correct answer-Cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics Types of chemicals used to clean: - Correct answer-Alcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine, Ammonias SDS: - Correct answer-Safety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all of the chemicals in the clinic Nosocomial Infection: - Correct answer-An infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital Zoonotic Infection: - Correct answer-A disease or infection that can be passed from animals to humans Examples of zoonotic diseases: - Correct answer-Ringworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc. Clostridial Infection: - Correct answer-An infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example: Tetanus Signs of an animal in distress: - Correct answer-Tail 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 - Correct answer-Parts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tools, scaler, ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction Gingivitis: - Correct answer-Gums around teeth are swollen and inflamed Periodontal Disease: - Correct answer-Severe case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth and decay Dosimeter: - Correct answer-A device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation Common Vital Signs: - Correct answer-Height, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate Common Vaccines: - Correct answer-Bordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies, Distemper, Lymes Modes of administering medication/injections: - Correct answer-Nasal, Oral, IM, IP, IV, Sub-Q Intramuscular (IM): - Correct answer-In the muscle Intravenous (IV): - Correct answer-In the vein Intraperitoneal (IP): - Correct answer-In the peritoneal area (abdomen) Subcutaneous (Sub-Q): - Correct answer-Under the skin Nasal - Correct answer-In the nose Oral - Correct answer-In the mouth Common Venipuncture Sites: - Correct answer-Cephalic: forearm Jugular: neck Femoral/Saphenous: inner thigh Types of specimen collection: - Correct answer-Urine, Fecal, Blood, Venous Normal Capillary Refill Time: - Correct answer-1-2 Seconds Types of positioning: - Correct answer-Lateral and Dorsal Recumbency Pulse Oximetry: - Correct answer-Tool that measures the oxygen levels in blood during surgery Dressing Uses: - Correct answer-Used to keep the wound or surgical site clean Gestation of Canine (Dog): - Correct answer-60-63 days Gestation of Bovine (Cow): - Correct answer-283 days Gestation of Equine (Horse): - Correct answer-11 months (330 days) Gestation of Porcine (Pig): - Correct answer-3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days (114 days) Gestation of Feline (Cat): - Correct answer-60-63 days Gestation of rabbit: - Correct answer-28-30 days Catheterization sites: - Correct answer-Cephalic, Jugular, and Urinary Catheter Gestation: - Correct answer-Length of pregnancy Normal vital signs of a dog: - Correct answer-Temperature: 101.5-102.5 Respiration Rate: 10-30 BPM Heart Rate: 70-120 BPM Normal vital signs of a cat: - Correct answer-Temperature: 101.5-102 Respiration Rate: 20-30 BPM Heart Rate: 110-130 BPM Normal vital signs of a horse: - Correct answer-Temperature: 100 Respiration Rate: 8-16 BPM Heart Rate: 30-60 BPM Normal vital signs of a bird: - Correct answer-Temperature: 107 Respiration Rate: 15-30 BPM Heart Rate: 200-400 BPM Normal vital signs of a pig: - Correct answer-Temperature: 101.5 Respiration Rate: 8-20 BPM Heart Rate:60-100 BPM Normal vital signs of a sheep: - Correct answer-Temperature: 102-103 Respiration Rate: 12-20 BPM Heart Rate: 60-90 BPM Normal vital signs of a goat: - Correct answer-Temperature: 103 Respiration Rate: 10-30 BPM Heart Rate: 70-90 BPM Normal vital signs of a cow: - Correct answer-Temperature: 101 Respiration Rate: 10-30 BPM Heart Rate: 60-70 BPM Anatomical Abbreviations: - Correct answer-AD: right ear AS: left ear AU: both ears OD: right eye OS: left eye Diagnostic Abbreviations: - Correct answer-SOB: shortness of breath URI: upper respiratory infection UTI: urinary tract infection tx: treatment fx: fracture sx: surgery R/O: rule out Pharmacy Abbreviations: - Correct answer-Qd: once daily BID: twice daily TID: three times daily QID: four times daily QOD: every other day Po: by mouth prn: as needed RX: prescription Chemical Abbreviations: - Correct answer-Ca: Calcium Zn: Zinc S: Sulfur Fe: Iron Mg: Magnesium P: Phosphorus K: Potassium NaCl: Sodium-Chloride (salt) Sepsis: - Correct answer-Life threatening illness caused by the body's response to an infection (the infection has reached the bloodstream) Parasites: - Correct answer-Can be internal (worms) or external (fleas, ticks, lice, mites) Otitis Media: - Correct answer-Infection of the middle ear Otitis Externia: - Correct answer-Infection of the ear canal Uroliths: - Correct answer-Calcium build up in the urinary tract (males) or bladder stones Renal Failure: - Correct answer-The kidney's inability to remove waste and balance fluids (kidney failure) 1st Degree Burn: - Correct answer-Burns on the outer layer of skin 2nd Degree Burn: - Correct answer-Burns that affect the outer layer and underlying layer of skin 3rd Degree Burn: - Correct answer-Destruction of the skin and underlying tissue Hypoglycemia: - Correct answer-Not enough glucose in the blood Hyperglycemia: - Correct answer-Too m