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Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+)
Dr. Smith visits a farm to perform vaccines and routine procedures on a horse. Which restraint equipment should be used? - ✔✔Halter and lead Which is an incorrect way to pick up a cat? - ✔✔Hold the front two legs and let the back legs hang free Which is an example of psychological restraint? - ✔✔Tapping the head with a pen Max the German Shepherd is at the clinic today for vaccinations. Upon entering the exam room the veterinarian notices that Max has his ears back and is baring his teeth. What behavior is Max exhibiting?
- ✔✔Aggression What is the primary concern when restraining a rabbit? - ✔✔If the rear legs are not held properly the rabbit can break its back attempting to kick A cat needs to be restrained to check vital signs. Less-is-more restraint has been tried, but more restraint is needed. What is the term for the base of the neck where the skin is elastic and easy to grab for increased restraint application? - ✔✔Scruff What is this restraint tool? - ✔✔Basket muzzle Which describes how a towel may be used best as a restraint tool? - ✔✔Wrap up an angry cat When applying a gauze muzzle to an aggressive dog, which is an important consideration prior to its application? - ✔✔Length of the gauze When restraining an irritated cat for jugular venipuncture, what technique is most effective? - ✔✔Tuck the hind legs under your elbow with the front feet restrained in one hand and the head in the other What must you always have control of when restraining a patient? - ✔✔Head and body
Which is the most appropriate type of restraint device for cows? - ✔✔Cattle chute Which item is not a required part of the veterinary assistant uniform? - ✔✔Jewelry When presenting an estimate to an owner in an exam room, which type of language is appropriate? - ✔✔Medical terminology and layman's terms When is it appropriate to take photos of patients for hospital use? - ✔✔Depends on hospital policy When is it appropriate to use cell phones during work hours? - ✔✔Depends on hospital policy The assistant helps with an outpatient vaccine appointment for a 10 week old bulldog puppy and thinks the puppy is adorable. Which behavior is NOT acceptable? - ✔✔Post a selfie with the puppy on personal social media Mr. Williams has arrived for his dog Sam's vaccination appointment. While walking to the exam room, Mr. Williams asks why the client who just left was crying. How should Mr. Williams' assistant answer the question? - ✔✔Apologize and tell Mr. Williams that other patients cannot be discussed with clients, friends, or those not involved with the case The veterinary assistant takes a message from Mrs. Jones, along with her contact information, who wants to know the results of Missy's lab work. Who should receive this message? - ✔✔Veterinarian Maddy, a new feline patient, has an appointment for vaccines. Her owner does not remember which vaccines she has had. What information is needed before the assistant can call the previous veterinary clinic to request vaccination records? - ✔✔Patient and owner name A new patient presents for a dental cleaning. Proof of Rabies vaccine is required, which the owner does not have. What protocol should be followed? - ✔✔Contact the previous clinic and request proof of vaccination
Which scenario would be considered an unethical treatment of a hospitalized animal? - ✔✔Not providing fresh water and food as ordered The receptionist in the clinic has verbalized a religious belief of not being able to view a particular species of reptile. Since the afternoon appointment is for this species, what can be done to accommodate both the receptionist and the client? - ✔✔Have another employee serve the client with the reptile According to the Arizona State Statutes for Ethical Practices, who is the only person that can make recommendations for a pet's care? - ✔✔Veterinarian The veterinary assistant forgot to give medication to a hospitalized patient. It is 4 hours later than the scheduled time. What should the assistant do? - ✔✔Explain to the veterinary technician or the veterinarian what happed and seek their advice A client has a 4-H chicken that is treated as a family member with a wound that needs antibiotic therapy. What item required on the drug label may need to be explained to prevent the client from becoming upset because of the human-animal bond with the bird? - ✔✔Drug withdrawal time for meat and egg use The human-animal bond is a unique and complex relationship between people and their pets. What must the veterinary assistant do regarding the human-animal bond? - ✔✔Understand, respect and encourage A Chihuahua needs a nail trim. Which type of appointment is most appropriate? - ✔✔Technician/Assistant Mr. Bennett took the cat she adopted from a high-density shelter to the clinic because of sneezing. Why is it important to isolate this patient from other patients? - ✔✔The cat may have a contagious upper respiratory infection
A dog with a cough is immediately placed into an exam room for evaluation. What is the reason this dog was placed into a room before other patients? - ✔✔The exam room will help prevent exposure to other animal A 7 week old Labrador is coming to the clinic because of vomiting and diarrhea. Upon arrival where should the dog wait for its appointment? - ✔✔Designated exam room When scheduling an appointment for a brand new client, which is the most important piece of information you should get before hanging up the phone? - ✔✔Owner's phone number By Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, where should information on all chemicals used in the clinic be quickly referenced? - ✔✔Safety data sheets When mopping the floor, which precaution is applied to ensure safety for those in the work area? - ✔✔Place a wet floor sign at each end At what weight range is a second person needed to help lift a dog? - ✔✔ 40 - 60Ibs Why is it best to have two refrigerators? - ✔✔One for biologics and one for employee food Thirty-five pound bags of dog food need to be moved. What is the best technique for moving the dog food? - ✔✔Place on a wheeled dolly This label is on a bottle of isopropyl alcohol. Based on the current OSHA hazardous labeling requirements, what are the dangers associated with its use? - ✔✔Flammable and irritant A veterinary assistant removes and discards full PPE of gloves, gown, and face shield. What is the reason for shedding the gown over the gloves until all items are inside out? - ✔✔To push the highest contact value of contamination into a grouping away from the body In an appropriate isolation protocol, where should PPE and the medical mask be discarded? - ✔✔In a separate hands-free bio-waste container near the patient
According to the CDC, in the general healthcare setting, what is the most important factor in hand washing and sanitizing to prevent patient or self exposure to contamination? - ✔✔Prompt timeliness before and after at risk contact What does OSHA stand for? - ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Administration What does MSDS stand for? - ✔✔Material Safety Data Sheet Why is the EPA involved in the removal of medical waste? - ✔✔To ensure the safety of the environment What information should be included on an OSHA container label? - ✔✔Flammability Which type of gloves are not recommended for working with chemicals that are used in the veterinary facility? - ✔✔Vinyl After handling an infectious patient, which course of action is most appropriate? - ✔✔Remove gloves, wash hands, dry with a paper towel, apply new gloves before moving on to the next patient A patient is presented for nystagmus, ataxia, and a head tilt. What body system is most likely being affected? - ✔✔Nervous system Abnormal findings on the skin must be documented in the medical record. In which body system would this abnormality be documented? - ✔✔Integumentary system The integumentary system is composed of which organs and/or structures? - ✔✔Hair, skin, nails What is the name of the movement of a muscle that is under control of the animal? - ✔✔Voluntary What principal artery carries oxygenated blood to other smaller blood vessels? - ✔✔Aorta
The purpose of the circulatory system is to distribute blood through the body, oxygenate the blood, and return the blood back to the heart. What vessels return blood to the heart? - ✔✔Veins Which body system keeps infectious microorganisms out of the body? - ✔✔Immune system What is the term used to describe the inability to breathe? - ✔✔Apnea Which organ is known as the "voice box" and is loaded in the upper respiratory system? - ✔✔Larynx What is the name of the ruminant stomach compartment that breaks down roughages by using bacteria and protozoa? - ✔✔Rumen What is the name of the hormone that promotes reabsorption of water from collecting in the kidneys? - ✔✔Antidiuretic What structure is used for filtering waste from the blood, balancing fluids, and forming urine? - ✔✔Kidney The nervous system is composed of which structures? - ✔✔Neurons, spinal cord, brain What is the name of the chemical that travels from a gland to deliver a message to the target tissue? - ✔✔Hormones What portion of the brain is responsible for producing certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system? - ✔✔Hypothalamus What is the name of the organ that produces male gametes? - ✔✔Testes Which male reproductive structure is responsible for the storage of sperm? - ✔✔Epididymis
Which disease commonly affects puppies and is characterized by lethargy, inappetance, vomiting, and hemorrhagic diarrhea? - ✔✔Parvovirus Why is rabies listed as a zoonotic disease? - ✔✔It is a disease that people can get from animals Which animal is particularly vulnerable to vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) - ✔✔Guinea pig What is another name for jaundice? - ✔✔Icterus What is wrong with this foal? - ✔✔Icterus Which animal cannot normally regurgitate or vomit? - ✔✔Horse Which white blood cells produce antibodies? - ✔✔lymphocytes Which best defines anaphylaxis? - ✔✔A body's allergic reaction, possibly to a drug or medication Which type of diet is inappropriate for a diabetic patient? - ✔✔High carb A patient has just had a seizure and is in the post-ictal phase. What are you likely to see? - ✔✔Ataxia Which clipper blade is best for clipping a long haired patient for grooming? - ✔✔# What procedure should be performed prior to bathing to protect a patient's eyes? - ✔✔Apply artificial tears ointment to both eyes Which clipper blade size will leave hair the shortest? - ✔✔#
A responsibility of the veterinary assistant is to demonstrate the appropriate technique for brushing a pet's teeth. It is not safe to brush all surfaces. Which surface should be brushed? - ✔✔Buccal The technician is performing a toenail trim on a 3 month old male puppy. He trims the nails back taking a small amount at a time to ensure that he is not cutting into the quick. What is housed in the quick? - ✔✔Nerves and blood supply Which is not used to stop the bleeding of a quick? - ✔✔Applying hydrogen peroxide In dog and cat species, where are the anal glands located? - ✔✔4 and 8 o'clock Which is the best way to prevent water and soap from entering an animal's ear canal during a bath? - ✔✔Place a small amount of cotton in each ear Which describes how to perform a nail trim on a dog with black nails? - ✔✔Trim small sections at a time According to state and federal laws, veterinary assistants involved in patient care are required to be supervised by whom? - ✔✔Veterinarian and/or technician If the veterinarian is not physically present to provide treatments, which team member can work under indirect supervision? - ✔✔Veterinary technician Diagnosis, prognosis, surgery, and prescribing are all tasks that can only be performed by what team member? - ✔✔Veterinarian The job description for what team member includes being responsible for hospital cleanliness, stocking of supplies, and assisting with patient care if requested by the veterinary technician? - ✔✔Kennel assistant Although everyone is considered to be a member of the veterinary healthcare team, who is legally responsible for the safety and well-being of patients and staff? - ✔✔Veterinarian
Which is the most commonly used device to prevent self mutilation and tearing of a bandage? - ✔✔Elizabethan collar The assistant is helping the technician with hospitalized patients. After taking Patient A out for a walk, where is the information documented? - ✔✔Progress notes Spot is 2 hours post-op after a neuter procedure. The veterinarian asked the assistant to take Spot outside to relieve himself. Upon their return, what should be documented in the medical chart? - ✔✔BM, urination, attitude The veterinarian asks the assistant to feed a hospitalized patient 1 cup of dry, bland food. After placing the food in the kennel the patient quickly ate it all. What should be noted in the medical chart? - ✔✔Amount fed, amount consumed, time given Max Martin is hospitalized for renal insufficiency. At 3pm his attitude needs to be recorded on his treatment sheet. Max is lying in right lateral recumbency. He responds to sound by moving his eyes, but he does not move his head. How would Max's mentation be recorded? - ✔✔Lateral Which is true when determining the gender of a small animal? - ✔✔The anogenital distance in the female is decreased The veterinary assistant is expected to determine and record required criteria during the patient's visit to the clinic such as temperature, respiration, mucous membrane color, and weight. What else would the veterinary assistant notate? - ✔✔Date of birth, capillary refill time, pulse What characteristics are referred to as TPR? - ✔✔Temperature, pulse, respiration While getting a history on a cat the assistant noticed open-mouthed breathing. What is the appropriate action to take? - ✔✔Tell the owner the cat is being taken to the treatment area and notify the veterinarian What feline disease should a patient have negative results before a vaccine is administered? - ✔✔Feline Leukemia Virus
Which are two core canine vaccines? - ✔✔DHPP, Rabies To what anatomical location is a rabies vaccine administered in a feline? - ✔✔Right rear leg A 9 week old puppy just received his DHPP. When will the next booster be due? - ✔✔3 wks How long are vaccines good for once reconstituted? - ✔✔1 hrs While the inventory manager is out, a box arrives with vaccines on cold packs. What should be done to manage this shipment? - ✔✔Place the vaccines in the medication refrigerator as specified, and tag with a note of the arrival date and time, place the packaging slip in the inventory manager's area Which team member must sign a rabies certificate following the rabies vaccination? - ✔✔Veterinarian A 6 month old Shih Tzu was spayed today. Which certificate is prepared for the owner as proof of the procedure? - ✔✔Sterilization When discharging a patient, what does not need to be verified as completed before the veterinary assistant releases the patient? - ✔✔The veterinarian has finished writing in the patient's medical record A three-year old intact male Lhasa Apso presents with the problem shown below bilaterally. What test would you do to confirm a diagnosis of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes)? - ✔✔Schirmer tear test What is a nosocomial infection? - ✔✔an infection acquired in a hospital Which correctly explains triage of emergency patients? - ✔✔Sorting of patients into groups depending on their need for immediate intervention
A cat has been hospitalized for chemotherapy treatment. Which container should the urine and fecal matter be disposed into? - ✔✔chemotherapy waste A four-year-old Bichon has come into the hospital for a recheck exam after being treated for a Staphylococcal skin infection. On the medical record the doctor noted that the current problem, a skin fold yeast infection, is iatrogenic. What is an iatrogenic problem? - ✔✔Condition caused by the diagnostics or therapy Where is the plantar region located? - ✔✔Bottom of the rear feet What does the suffix "-stomy" mean? - ✔✔To cut into If a dog has a neurologic problem and she is adducting her front legs, what is she doing with them? - ✔✔Moving legs inward, towards the midline Which term means "toward the nose"? - ✔✔Rostral "Emesis" is the medical term for what condition? - ✔✔vomiting Which part is the most distal? - ✔✔Phalanges What does right lateral recumbency mean? - ✔✔Animal lying on its right side What is an enterotomy? - ✔✔incision into the intestine Which is the definition of leukopenia? - ✔✔A decrease in white blood cells The next appointment is a dog with conjunctivitis. What is the health problem? - ✔✔inflammation of the eye
What does HBC mean? - ✔✔hit by car A basset hound with galloping halitosis has been prescribed medicated mint chews PRN for bad breath. How often does the dog get treated? - ✔✔As needed Which describes inflammation of a testicle? - ✔✔Orchitis Mrs. Jones explains that Fluffy has been throwing up for the last several days even though she has not given Fluffy any food. What is the chief complaint? - ✔✔Vomiting A 12 week old Multipoo is presenting to the hospital for the first time for an outpatient vaccine appointment. Which form is not needed? - ✔✔Drop off Which finding would not be recorded in the patient history portion of the medical record? - ✔✔Body condition score The hospital calls the veterinary office to request medical records for Timmy Smith. What information is needed to verify the patient request? - ✔✔Owner first and last name, patient name, signalment What must be written at the end of every entry in the patient's medical record? - ✔✔Author's initials According to the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, how many years should medical records remain on the premises? - ✔✔3 yrs The hospital uses electronic health records. Which client communications are recorded in the electronic health record? - ✔✔Every client communication is recorded What form in the medical record is the owner required to provide the animal's signalment? - ✔✔Registration form Who owns the physical medical record? - ✔✔veterinary clinic/hospital
Merlin, a 9 year old Schnauzer, has been coughing. Merlin has not been to the clinic for a year and a half. The owner calls to have medication prescribed, but does not want an appointment. What guideline determines the doctor's decision to decline medication without an appointment? - ✔✔Veterinary client patient relationship Feline injection site sarcomas are primarily associated with which two vaccines? - ✔✔FeLV and rabies vaccines Which scheduled drug class has potential for severe addition (such as morphine), and refills are not allowed? - ✔✔Schedule II What organization provides the veterinarian with a controlled substance license? - ✔✔Drug Enforcement Administration Which statement is true for controlled drugs? - ✔✔Controlled drugs must legally be stored behind two locks Which type of drug would a veterinarian prescribe for an ear infection? - ✔✔Otic What type of drug is most commonly prescribed for arthritic pain? - ✔✔Anti-inflammatory When reconstituting the freeze dried, powder portion of a vaccine it is important to: - ✔✔Use only the amount of the diluent provided by the manufacturer to reconstitute to powder Which list has four correct parts of a dispensing drug label? - ✔✔Medication name, number of refills, date filled, patient name Sassy, a 13 year old FS DSH has been hospitalized for hepatic lipidosis. According to Sassy's treatment plan, she is to receive 15ml of Lactated Ringers Solution per hour. While performing treatment room duties, Sally's infusion pump begins to alarm. 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
Dr Smith needs assistance in administering 100mls of SC fluids to Buddy. What restraint is preferred to complete the procedure? - ✔✔Standing restraint How long are vaccines good for once reconstituted? - ✔✔1 hrs When a capsulated medication is sent home with a patient, which route of administration would be used? - ✔✔PO What is the most common route for vaccine administration in dogs and cats? - ✔✔SC Which statement is false for over-the counter drugs? - ✔✔They must be prescribed by a doctor Which statement is true for medication expiration dates? - ✔✔Expired medication can lead to financial loss for a veterinary practice To what anatomical location is a rabies vaccine administered in a feline? - ✔✔Right rear leg Which statement is false regarding expiration dates on medications? - ✔✔Expired medication can always be used Dr Smith has asked that subcutaneous fluids be administered to Snickers. Dr Smith wants LRS 500mls. If the bag is at 900mls when administered, what should the bag read when finished? - ✔✔400mls A client requests a refill of a patient's medication that is approved. Where in the medical record is the refill notated? - ✔✔pharmacy notes A shipment of drugs has arrived that needs to be shelved. What characteristic determines which bottle of medication is placed towards the front for ease of access? - ✔✔expiration date Assistance is needed with the removal of an IV catheter. Which supplies will need to be gathered? - ✔✔Bandage scissors, gauze square, vet wrap
