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Dr. Smith visits a farm to perform vaccines and routine procedures on a horse. Which restraint equipment should be used? - Answer: halter and lead Which item is not a required part of the VA uniform? - Answer: jewelry what is the system of moral principles that determine appropriate behavior and actions within a specific group? - Answer: ethics A Chihuahua needs a nail trim. Which type of appointment is most appropriate? - Answer: technician/assistant 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? - Answer: owners phone number By Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, where should information on all chemicals used in the clinic be quickly referenced? - Answer: Safety data sheets At what weight is a second person needed to help lift a dog? - Answer: 40-60 lbs What two things are refrigerators used for in a clinic? - Answer: biologics and employee food True or false: In an appropriate isolation protocol, PPE and medical mask should be discarded in a separate hands free bio waste container near patient. - Answer: True A technician is caring for a dog with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that survive in the urine and is harmful to people. The dogs urine needs to be discarded. What protocol should be followed? - Answer: Double bag and discard in biohazard
An evacuation drill is performed in the clinic. Following protocol, after leaving through the nearest exit what is the next step? - Answer: Meet at the designated meeting point for a head count The _____ is involved in the removal of medical waste to ensure safety of the environment - Answer: EPA A patient is presented for nystagmus, ataxia, and a head tilt. What body system is most likely being affected? - Answer: nervous system What animal cannot normally regurgitate or vomit? - Answer: horse What is the term for a body's allergic reaction, possibly to a drug or medication? - Answer: anaphylaxis What should be applied prior to bathing to protect a patients eyes? - Answer: artificial tears which clipper blaze size will leave the hair the shortest? - Answer: 40 According to state and federal laws, veterinary assistants invovled in patient care are required to be supervised by whom? - Answer: veterinarian and/or technician which describes how to perform a nail trim on a dog with black nails? - Answer: trim small sections at a time where is the plantar region located? - Answer: bottom of the rear feet feline injection site sarcomas are primarily associated with which two vaccines? - Answer: FeLV and rabies vaccines 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? - Answer: exam room
Sampson is a 10 year old miniature dachshund presenting to the emergency hospital for respiratory distress. When taking Sampson's vitals his mm are discovered to be a bluish-gray color. What is most likely the cause of bluish-gray mm? - Answer: oxygenation issues In dog and cat species, where are the anal glands located? - Answer: 4 and 8 oclock What does OSHA stand for? - Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration 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? - Answer: veins People can get rabies from the saliva of infected animals, which means rabies is a _____ disease - Answer: zoonotic The VA 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? - Answer: Veterinarian The VA helps with an outpatient vaccine appointment for a 10 week old bulldog puppy and thinks the puppy is adorable. Would posting a selfie with the puppy on personal social media be acceptable? - Answer: No What is this restraint tool? - Answer: basket muzzle There is a label on a bottle of isopropyl alcohol. Based on the current OSHA hazardous labeling requirements, what are the dangers associated with its use? - Answer: flammable There is a label on a bottle of isopropyl alcohol. Based on the current OSHA hazardous labeling requirements, what are the dangers associated with its use? - Answer: irritant 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? - Answer: Contact previous clinic and request proof
Which organ is known as the "voice box" and is loaded in the upper respiratory system? - Answer: larynx The tone of voice is the second most important part of communication. When speaking with a client, what tone of voice should be used? - Answer: even pitch and empathetic What is wrong with this foal? - Answer: icterus Diagnosis, prognosis, surgery and prescribing are all tasks that can only be performed by what team member? - Answer: veterinarian A co-worker is observed aggressively pulling on a dog with a slip leash until its front legs are up off the ground and the dog flips over backward. What action should be taken? - Answer: Report event to supervisor or DVM Which type of diet is inappropriate for a diabetic patient? - Answer: high carb Which disease commonly affects puppies and is characterized by lethargy, inappetance, vomiting, and hemorrhagic diarrhea? - Answer: parvovirus What must you always have control of when restraining a patient? - Answer: head and body Which describes why it is important for veterinary assistants to understand each position and task in the flow of the practice? - Answer: allows assistants to anticipate material preparation and work to be done Which WBCs produce antibodies? - Answer: lymphocytes The VA is setting up a urinalysis when the fire alarm goes off. What should she do? - Answer: stop and head to nearest exit 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? - Answer: scruff
The clinic was recently remodeled. It has an automated external defibrillator (AED) and 5 fire extinguishers, and evacuation and safety diagrams were updated due to the remodel. How should this information be disseminated to the employees? - Answer: Designate location of AED and extinguishers on a diagram and conduct safety drills 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? - Answer: patient and owner name Which is the best way to handle a difficult client that is angry about their bill? - Answer: Listen to their complaint, sympathize with their situation and communicate the details of their bill the human-animal bond is a unique and complex relationship between people and their pets. What must a VA do regarding the human-animal bond? - Answer: understand, respect, encourage 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? - Answer: the cat may have contagious upper respiratory infection When mopping the floor, which precaution is applied to ensure safety for those in the work area? - Answer: Place a wet floor sign at each end 30 5 pound bags of dog food need to be moved. What is the best technique for moving the dog food? - Answer: place on wheeled dolly 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? - Answer: Prompt timeliness before and after at-risk contact What information should be included on an OSHA container label? - Answer: Flammability After handling an infectious patient, which course of action is most appropriate? - Answer: remove gloves, wash hands, dry, apply new gloves, new patient
Abnormal findings on the skin must be documented in the medical record. In which body system would this abnormality be documented? - Answer: integumentary system What principal artery carries oxygenated blood to other smaller blood vessels? - Answer: aorta Jane is a veterinary assistant. At dinner she told her friend about her favorite patient Rex Jones that came into the clinic for vomiting, and she shared the treatment that was performed. Jane is in violation of which ethical practice? - Answer: confidentiality Which animal is most vulnerable to severe spinal cord damage when handled improperly? - Answer: rabbit 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? - Answer: To push the highest contact value of contamination into a grouping away from the body The clinic has been treating "Hank", a Heeler mix, for eating garbage. The owner's mother, whose name is not on the medical record, calls to find out what is going on with the dog. What information is she given? - Answer: Medical information can only be given to the owner Which scenario would be considered an unethical treatment of a hospitalized animal? - Answer: Not providing fresh water and food as ordered Every interaction should show respect for the other person. Which action does NOT show respect? - Answer: Using closed gestures A bottle of diff-Quick stain has spilled on the counter of the hospital lab. After putting on PPE, what is the reasonable approach to managing the spill? - Answer: Use chemical absorbent pads to soak up the liquid The veterinary assistant does not know the answer to a client's emailed question. What is the most appropriate course of action? - Answer: Print the email, consult with the veterinarian, and respond with the information in a timely manner
According to the Arizona State Statutes for Ethical Practices, who is the only person that can make recommendations for a pet's care? - Answer: veterinarian What does MSDS stand for? - Answer: Material Safety Data Sheets Which is the most appropriate type of restraint device for cows? - Answer: cattle chute Which bandage material would be considered the primary layer? - Answer: Telfa pad 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? - Answer: hospital owner Which characteristic is NOT true about a virus? - Answer: Treated with antibiotics Which is the most commonly used device to prevent self mutilation and tearing of a bandage? - Answer: Elizabethan collar 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? - Answer: Pulse, capillary refill time, body condition score A patient presents to the animal hospital and is observed walking in circles, often tripping, and lacking balance. What sign is the patient exhibiting? - Answer: ataxia The sensory system is responsible for processing smell, taste, touch, hearing and site. What part of the sensory system reacts to the physical stimulus in the environment? - Answer: receptors What feline disease should a patient have negative results before a vaccine is administered? - Answer: FLV What is the name of the hormone that promotes reabsorption of water from collecting in the kidneys? - Answer: antidieuretic
What is another name for jaundice? - Answer: icterus 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? - Answer: Kennel assistant What does VCPR stand for? - Answer: Veterinary-client-patient relationship To what anatomical location is a rabies vaccine administered in a feline? - Answer: right rear leg Professional appearance is imperative to how a hospital is perceived by a client. Veterinary assistants must consider professional grooming when working in a veterinary hospital. Which must be considered?
- Answer: the highly physical nature of veterinary medicine, the potential for disease transmission, and patient and personal safety Which clipper blade is best for clipping a long haired patient for grooming? - Answer: # What body system uses antibodies to fight against specific antigens? - Answer: immune While getting a history on a cat the assistant noticed open-mouthed breathing. What is the appropriate action to take? - Answer: Tell the owner the cat is being taken to the treatment area and notify the veterinarian Focusing on customer service is imperative to all positions. In veterinary medicine, which is the customer? - Answer: the client If the veterinarian is not physically present to provide treatments, they can be provided under which kind of supervision? - Answer: indirect When reconstituting the freeze dried, powder portion of a vaccine it is important to: - Answer: Use only the amount of the diluent provided by the manufacturer to reconstitute to powder
Which can be used to assist the veterinary team in determining proper growth and condition of a dog or cat? - Answer: body condition score The nervous system is composed of which structures? - Answer: neurons, spinal cord, brain 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)? - Answer: Schirmer tear test How long are vaccines good for once reconstituted? - Answer: 1 hour 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? - Answer: Amount fed, amount consumed, time given What characteristics are referred to as TPR? - Answer: Temperature, pulse, respiration Which correctly explains triage of emergency patients? - Answer: Sorting of patients into groups depending on their need for immediate intervention Which animal is particularly vulnerable to vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)? - Answer: guinea pig 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? - Answer: lateral What is an enterotomy? - Answer: Incision into the intestine Who owns the physical medical record? - Answer: Veterinary hospital Patients who are deceased are often cremated. Where should the patient's remains be stored until they are picked up by the cremation service? - Answer: Designated cold storage
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? - Answer: Vomiting What must be written at the end of every entry in the patient's medical record? - Answer: Author's initials What does HBC mean? - Answer: Hit by car The hospital calls the veterinary office to request medical records for Timmy Smith. What information is needed to verify the patient request? - Answer: Owner first and last name, patient name, signalment Sasha is a 6 year old Cocker Spaniel who is being treated for an ear infection. The doctor is explaining how to medicate Sasha's ears to her owner. What is NOT an important factor for the owner to remember? - Answer: Sasha may rub her ears on the couch Which is/are a factor in influencing patient feeding and appetite in a hospital setting? - Answer: additional nutritional requirements due to illness, effect of illness on appetite, age of patient According to the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, how many years should medical records remain on the premises? - Answer: 3 The hospital uses electronic health records. Which client communications are recorded in the electronic health record? - Answer: Every client communication is recorded Which term means "toward the nose"? - Answer: Rostral Which is the definition of leukopenia? - Answer: A decrease in white blood cells Which describes inflammation of a testicle? - Answer: orchitis
If a dog has a neurologic problem and she is adducting her front legs, what is she doing with them? - Answer: Moving legs inward, towards the midline Which is true when determining the gender of a small animal? - Answer: The anogenital distance in the female is decreased Nosocomial infections are - Answer: highly contagious, often highly resistant to antibiotics, and acquired by a patient during hospitalization Veterinary medicine includes - Answer: medicine, business, customer service What portion of the brain is responsible for producing certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system? - Answer: Hypothalamus 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? - Answer: BM, urination, attitude A cat has been hospitalized for chemotherapy treatment. Which container should the urine and fecal matter be disposed into? - Answer: yellow biohazard container "Emesis" is the medical term for what condition? - Answer: Vomiting Which part is the most distal? - Answer: phalanges A basset hound with galloping halitosis has been prescribed medicated mint chews PRN for bad breath. How often does the dog get treated? - Answer: as needed Which male reproductive structure is responsible for the storage of sperm? - Answer: epididymis Why should an animal be fed slowly when force feeding is recommended by the veterinarian? - Answer: Aspiration
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? - Answer: Condition caused by the diagnostics or therapy Observing a patient includes which senses? - Answer: auditory, olfactory, visual What does the suffix "-stomy" mean? - Answer: to make a surgical incision An out of state emergency clinic requests medical records for a patient that is currently in critical condition at the hospital. How soon do records need to be sent? - Answer: within the hour According to the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board, how many days does a general practice veterinary facility have to provide copies of medical records? - Answer: 3 What method is not used to encourage a patient to swallow a tablet or capsule? - Answer: Putting dry kibble into the patient's mouth What form in the medical record is the owner required to provide the animal's signalment? - Answer: Registration form Which statement is false for over-the counter drugs? a- They can be purchased by anyone b- They are found at local drug stores c- They must be prescribed by a doctor d- They are non-prescription drugs - Answer: They must be prescribed by a doctor Which statement is not true about euthanasia? a- The owner has the option to be with the pet during euthanasia b- The owner has the option to get the ashes back after the pet's body has been cremated
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? - Answer: 400mls Dr Smith is hospitalizing Garfield for IV fluids and antibiotics to be administered every 8 hours with the 1st dose given at 12PM. What are the times of the next two doses? - Answer: 8pm and 4 am Which scheduled drug class has potential for severe addition (such as morphine), and refills are not allowed? - Answer: Schedule II To what anatomical location is a rabies vaccine administered in a feline? - Answer: right rear leg During the grief process, when might intervention by a professional be needed? - Answer: depression A veterinary clinic uses the SOAP format for progress notes. Temperature and heart rate of an animal are examples of which type of information? - Answer: Objective The hospital has an extensive section of in-house lab testing equipment. Which blood test cannot be run in house? - Answer: distemper titer When administering oral liquids, which condition should the assistant try to prevent? - Answer: Aspiration Which change to the blood chemistry can occur if you leave a blood sample sitting too long prior to spinning it down and separating the serum from the cells? - Answer: Glucose decreases What should be placed under a pet that is about to be euthanized in the exam room? - Answer: Blanket A client requests a refill of a patient's medication that is approved. Where in the medical record is the refill notated? - Answer: Pharmacy notes A rare Albanian hairy iguana has been prescribed "Iggy-cote" medicated shampoo q.o.d. for dandruff. - Answer: every other day
When preparing a urine sediment for staining, one sample will be prepared without stain and one with stain. What is the major concern about urine sediment stains? - Answer: contaminants What organization provides the veterinarian with a controlled substance license? - Answer: DEA When administering liquid medication, where should the syringe tip be placed to encourage swallowing?
- Answer: Toward the back of the mouth near the upper and lower molars When the hospital receives lab results on a patient, where should these results be recorded? - Answer: in the patient's medical record Which statement is true for medication expiration dates? - Answer: Expired medication can lead to financial loss for a veterinary practice When removing an IV catheter, the assistant placed a pressure bandage that must be monitored and removed in a timely manner. Not doing so may cause the patient's leg to swell and become painful if it is left on too long. What is a concern with regards to monitoring and removing a pressure bandage? - Answer: Not giving the owner a time for pressure bandage removal Which statement is true for controlled drugs? a- Controlled drugs do not have to be logged b- All employees should have access to controlled drugs c- Controlled drugs must legally be stored behind two locks c-Licensed veterinary technicians can prescribe controlled drugs - Answer: c- Controlled drugs must legally be stored behind two locks After removing an IV catheter, how long should a pressure bandage remain on the patient? - Answer: 15-30 minutes A cockatoo has been prescribed 10 mg of Supercillin, s.i.d. PO for 10 days. How often does the bird get medicine each day? By what route? - Answer: once a day, by mouth
