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Which of the following modes of sterilization may pose a cancer risk to the user?

A)Radiation

B)Liquid

C)Gas

D)Moist Heat

A) Radiation

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Proper restraint of an animal usually involves...

A)The least amount of restraint necessary

B)Sedatives

C)Certification

D)Maximum restraint

A) The least amount of restraint necessary

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Which of the following would be considered a short-haired cat?

A) Siamese

B)Persian

C)Himalayan

D)Maine Coon

A) Siamese

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Which Vaccine is not given to a dog?

A)FIP

B)Parainfluenza

C) Parvo

D) Distemper

A) FIP

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The common name for Dirofilaria immitis is

A)Roundworm

B)Heartworm

C)Hookworm

D)Mange

B) Heartworm

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Which is the correct spelling?

A) Diarrhea

B) Diarhea

C) Diarea

D) Diarrea

A)Diarrhea

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Which of the following statements most correctly identifies the greyhound?

A) Belongs to the sporting group used for retrieving birds

B) Belongs to the hound group used for racing

C)Belongs to the herding group used for herding sheep

D)Belongs to the working group used to guard businesses

B)Belongs to the hound group used for racing

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Most surgical packs are prepared for surgery using which of the following forms of sterilization?

A) Moist heat

B) Chemical

C) Radiation

D) Gas

A)Moist Heat

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A restraint device that immobilizes a horses legs is known as a:

A)Cobble

B)Bobble

C)Hobble

D)Fobble

C) Hobble

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If you are dipping for mange, you should:

A)Thoroughly dry the animal after dipping and before caging

B)put the animal in the cage dripping and allow it to dry on its own

C) Palatially towel dry the animal and use a heat lamp to complete the process

D)Partially towel dry the animal and use a hair dryer to complete the process

B) Put the animal in the cage dripping and allow it to dry on its own

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Matter excreted by the intestines the testing of which can determine the presence of parasites is know as ______________ material

A)Fecal

B)Cosmic

C)Facial

D)Cellular

A)Fecal

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An electrocardiogram looks at:

A)The electrical activity of the brain

B) The electrical activity of the heart

C) The size of the heart

D) The movement of the heart

B) The electrical activity of the heart

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A common needle size used for canine vaccinations, might be:

A) 22 gauge, 2 inch

B) 17 gauge, 1 inch

C) 26 gauge, 1/2 inch

D) 22 gauge, 5/8 inch

A) 22 gauge, 2 inch

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Either of two organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end-products of metabolism in the form of urine:

A) Kidney

B) Heart

C) Lung

D) Testes

A) Kidney

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Restraint equipment is least often used when handling which of these animals in a large animal veterinary practice?

A) Horses

B) Cattle

C) Pigs

D) Sheep

C) Pigs

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The clinical instrument most likely to cause injury during cleaning and lubrication if not handled carefully is (are):

A) Scalpel

B) Hemostat

C) Scissors

D) Forceps

A) Scalpel

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Never store blood in the same refrigerator as other lab samples.

A)True

B) False

B) False

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PPE stands for

A)Pet-People-Encounter

B) Personal-Protective- Equipment

C)People-Places- Events

D) Post-Pneumonia- Encephalitis

B) Personal-Protective- Equipment

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A monitoring device worn to measure the amount of scattered radiation received is called a:

A) Odometer

B)Pedometer

C) Thermometer

D) Dosimeter

D) Dosimeter

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When performing hydrotherapy, the water should generally be:

A) Tepid

B) Hot

C) Cold

D) Distilled

A) Tepid

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Which of the following would be considered the needle with the smallest bore?

A) 18 gauge

B) 25 gauge

C) 20 gauge

D) 21 gauge

B) 25 gauge

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The most appropriate procedure for the disposal of used hypodermic needles would be:

A) Put used needles in any closed containers

B) Place all needles in the bio-hazard sharps container

C) Clean and auto-calve all needles for re-use

D) Wash the used needles and place in any convenient trash container

B) Place all needles in the bio-hazard sharps container

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An unopened, autoclaved pack is considered sterile for

A) 7 days

B) 30 days

C) 90 days

D) forever

D) Forever

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Which of the following is not considered a danger or hazard in the examination room?

A)Slips and falls because of a dry floor

B)Transmission of an infection

C) Animal falling or jumping from the exam table

D) Stabs or punctures from a hypodermic needle

A) Slips and falls because of a dry floor

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To eliminate deactivate or kill all microbes on an object or surface is to _________ it.

A) Sterilize

B) Sanitize

C) Fantasize

D) Excise

A) Sterilize

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A horse with ears pinned back or a twitching tail may be:

A) Annoyed or hostile

B) Serene or contented

C) Hungry or thirsty

D) Weak and Feverish

A) Annoyed or hostile

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The following breeds are all used for beef production, except:

A) Holstein

B) Brahman

C) Hereford

D) Angus

A) Holstein

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The most common form of restraint for horses under veterinary care is the:

A) Halter

B) Lariat

C) Muzzle

D) Bridle

A) Halter

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Which of the following is not considered a "sharps"?

A) Syringe

B) All are sharps

C) Needle

D) Scalpel Blade

A) Syringe

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Which of the following is not a rodent?

A) Chinchilla

B) Hedgehog

C) Hamster

D) Gerbil

B) Hedgehog

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The best rule for a veterinary assistant to follow with respect to medications stored in the veterinary clinic is:

A) Immediately dispose of all medications remaining after the initial administration

B) Never dispose of medications before the expiration date

C) Always dispose of medications after the expiration date

D) Never dispose of medications unless directed to do so by the veterinarian or supervising RVT

D) Never dispose of medications unless directed to do so by the veterinarian or supervising RVT

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Which of the following directions for submitting a brain for rabies testing is incorrectly stated?

A) The head should be placed in a plastic bag and then into the insulating container

B) You need to attach an identification number or name to the inner container, particular if you are placing several containers into one larger one

C) The head or brain should be frozen solid and packed in dry ice to prevent thawing

D) Ship the specimen in a container that will insulate it so it stays between 32 and 45° F.

C) The head or brain should be frozen solid and packed in dry ice to prevent thawing

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Which is not a parenteral route of administration?

A) IM

B) IV

C) SQ

D) Oral

D) Oral

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Dips may be used to control:

A) Scabies

B) Fleas

C) Demodex

D) All of the above

D) All of the above

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One kilogram is equal to how many pounds?

A) 2.2

B) 1

C) 10

D) Cannot be calculated

A) 2.2

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When placing a halter on a horse the fixed loop should first be placed over the:

A) Nose

B) Rear Leg

C) Ears

D) Front Leg

A) Nose

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Which of the following is not a valid reason for cleaning x-ray cassettes on a regular basis?

A) To decrease residual radiation hazard

B) To prevent the spread of disease from animal to animal

C) To prevent debris from interfering with the image once developed

D) To preserve the life of the cassette

A) To decrease residual radiation hazard

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On a food label, BV stands for:

A) Biological Variables

B) Biological Value

C) Body Variables

D) Body Value

B) Biological Value

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A good example of a dual-purpose cattle breed is the:

A) Shorthorn

B) Angus

C) Holstein

D) Charolais

A) Shorthorn

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Indicating the administration of medication within the principle layer of skin, between the epidermis and the

subcutaneous tissue:

A) IM

B) IS

C) IV

D) ID

D) ID

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A tissue sample that is shown to be free of cancer cells by appropriate tests is said to be:

A) Benign

B) Carcinogenic

C) Glandular

D) Anemic

A) Benign

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An agent used to cause a loss of feeling or sensation:

A) Anesthetic

B) Antibiotic

C) Diuretic

D) Vaccine

A) Anesthetic

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When reading food labels, you should know that:

A) Ingredients are listed in alphabetical order (a-to-z)

B) Ingredients are listed in descending order according to amount in the container (greatest-to-least)

C) Ingredients are listed in ascending order according to amount in the container (least-to-greatest)

D) Ingredients are listed in no particular order

B) Ingredients are listed in descending order according to amount in the container (greatest-to-least)

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A vessel through which blood passes away from the heart to the various parts of the body:

A) Cardiac

B) Vein

C) Artery

D) Capillary

C) Artery

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If you are in the kennel and notice an animal with vomiting; diarrhea; or blood in the urine; you should immediately:

A) Put the animal in isolation

B) Tell the Veterinarian

C) Call 911

D) Remove its food and give it a fresh blanket

B) Tell the Veterinarian

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The following statements about animal diseases are all correct except:

A) Skunks, raccoons, bats, foxes and coyotes are wild creatures and, as such, have natural immunity to Rabies and never

get the disease.

B) Some cats can have the feline leukemia virus in their bodies, but never get sick.

C) The Parvo organism can live in the ideal environment for months.

D) Feline Distemper and Infectious Feline Enteritis are other names for the disease known as Panleukopenia

A) Skunks, raccoons, bats, foxes and coyotes are wild creatures and, as such, have natural immunity to Rabies and never

get the disease.

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Determine the number of pounds in 15.4 kg:

A) 33.9

B) 9.3

C) 7.0

D) 5.6

A) 33.9

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If you are trimming the nails on a dog to be bathed, do it after the bath.

A) False

B) True

A) False

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Which describes a Hereford?

A) White face

B) Dairy Breed

C) No tail

D) Black Body

A) White Face

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Otitis refers to inflammation of the

A) Ear

B) Eye

C) Gums

D) Bladder

A) Ear

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When worming a horse, the stomach tube is generally passed through the

A) Mouth

B) Nose

C) Rectum

D) Intestines

B) Nose

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The close monitoring of all boarded animals is important but it is perhaps most important for:

A) Birds

B) Cats

C) Dogs

D) Hamsters

A) Birds

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The following should only be disposed of in biohazard containers, never should they be thrown into the trash:

A) Shampoos and floor cleaners

B) Antibiotics and Chemotherapy agents

C) Chemotherapy agents and liquid drain cleaners

D) Antibiotics and Shampoos

B) Antibiotics and chemotherapy agents

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Determine the number of grams in 1 kilogram:

A) 1,000 g

B) 2,200 g

C) 2,835 g

D) 1,6000 g

A) 1,000 g

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If a carcinogenic substance comes in direct contact with you, you will die

A) False

B) True

A) False

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One purpose of wearing gloves when handling biopsy samples is to avoid:

A) Saturation

B) Blood Contact

C) Sunburn

D) Infection

D) Infection

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Which of the following would not be part of the required PPE for an animal dentistry procedure:

A) Face Shield

B) Utility Gloves

C) Apron

D) Safety Glasses

C) Apron

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The premature expulsion of the fetus from the uterus or the termination of pregnancy before the fetus is viable is

known as:

A) Abortion

B) Euthanasia

C) Dysplasia

D) Adoption

A) Abortion

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Where would patient records most likely be found in a veterinary clinic?

A) Exam Room

B) Treatment Area

C) Isolation Ward

D) Front desk and waiting area

D) Front desk and waiting area

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These animal are very fast and can twist and maneuver easily they have very sharp teeth and should be handled with

minimal restraint:

A) Ferrets

B) Rabbits

C) Rats

D) Hamsters

A) Ferrets

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DSH stands for

A) Distemper- Salmonella- Hepatitis

B) Domestic Short Hair

C) Domesticated Solid Haired

D) Diabetes Second to Hepatitis

B) Domestic Short Hair

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Improperly restraining a rabbit, may lead to which common injury?

A) Broken Back

B) Seizures

C) Fainting

D) Tail Sloughing

A) Broken Back

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A plant or animal that lives upon or within another living organism at whose expense it obtains some advantage:

A) Parasite

B) Bacteria

C) Tapeworm

D) Roundworm

A) Parasite

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Which of the following is not generally associated with bathing a dog?

A) Taking a urine sample

B) Expressing the anal sacs

C) Trimming the nails

D) Applying eye lubricant

A) Taking a urine sample

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An Appaloosa is a

A) Is a breed of horse

B) Breed of cat

C) Is a breed of dog

D) Is a breed of pig

A) Is a breed of horse

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Hydrotherapy is

A) The internal use of water to cleanse the animal's digestive tract.

B) The external use of water to treat disease and injury.

C) The external use of water to clean the animal's coat.

D) The internal use of water to replace, electrolytes lost as a result of dehydration.

B) The external use of water to treat disease and injury.

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The best urine sample to use for testing is the:

A) The first urine of the morning

B) Last urine of the evening before the animal goes to sleep

C) The first urine following feeding

D) The first urine after a change in medication

A) The first urine of the morning

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A point of interest of, at, or near the tail or hind parts:

A) Dorsal

B) Caudal

C) Distal

D) Ventral

B) Caudal

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The Rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age?

A) 16 weeks

B) 8 weeks

C) 10 weeks

D) 20 weeks

a) 16 weeks

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The initial letters "OSHA" stand for:

A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration

B) Oregon Snake and Herpetological Association .

C) Organization for Superstars with Healthy Appetites

D) Operational Standards for Hospital Administration

A) Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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The segregation of patients with communicable diseases is one definition of:

A) Isolation

B) Incarceration

C) Triage

D) Insulation

A) Isolation

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An assistant can often aid the veterinarian with the diagnosis of this condition by observing the animal's feces while

cleaning its cage:

A) Tapeworms

B) Mange

C) Heart Worms

D) Rabies

A) Tapeworm

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Which of the following is not a common placement of an injection?

A) Intraocular

B) Intradermal

C) Intravenous

D) Intramuscular

A) Intraocular

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In the veterinary hospital, ultrasonic equipment is used to clean:

A) Instruments

B) Anesthesia Machines

C) Autoclaves

D) Windows

A) Instruments

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Directed toward or situated on the belly surface:

A) Ventral

B) Dorsal

C) Lateral

D) Caudal

A) Ventral

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The main potential hazard associated with the use of an autoclave is:

A) Radiation exposure

B) Frostbite from extreme cold

C) Hearing loss due to excessive noise

D) Burns or scalds from extreme heat

D) Burns or scalds from extreme heat

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A general term that means to render an animal sterile is:

A) Castrate

B) Neuter

C) Spay

D) Neutralize

B) Neuter

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Who should wear x-ray monitoring devices in the veterinary hospital:

A) Anyone who may work in taking or developing x-ray images

B) All veterinary assistants

C) Only licensed veterinarians

D) Everyone working in the clinic except the receptionist

A) Anyone who may work in taking or developing x-ray images

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The external use of water in the treatment of disease and injury is called:

A) Hydrotherapy

B) Hydrology

C) Dehydration

D) Hypnotheraphy

A) Hydrotherapy

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While it is recommended that exposure be kept to a minimum there are currently no known health risks associated

with use of

A) Ultrasound

B) Enriched Uranium

C) X-rays

D) Plutonium

C) X-rays

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Which of the following is an organ of the animal body that functions to filter the blood?

A) Pituitary

B) Kidney

C) Lungs

D) Ovary

B) Kidney

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Which of the following items should not be placed in the sharps container:

A) Syringe

B) Microscope cover slip

C) Scalpel blade

D) Needle

A) Syringe

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Canned dog food typically contains about how much water?

A) 70%

B) 20%

C) 50%

D) 90%

A) 70%

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Rapid movement of fecal matter through the intestine resulting in abnormally frequent evacuation of watery feces:

A) Regurgitation

B) Anemia

C) Dysplasia

D) Diarrhea

D) Diarrhea

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The film produced during the x-ray process is called a:

A) Videotape

B) Hologram

C) Radiograph

D) Photograph

C) Radiograph

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Which of the following animals is not a rodent?

A) Rabbit

B) Rat

C) Guinea pig

D) Hamster

A) Rabbit

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Which of the following might pose a risk to human pregnancy?

A) Heavy lifting

B) X-rays

C) Anesthetic Gases

D) All of the above

D) All of the above

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Rules governing the use and disposal of controlled substances are enforced by:

A) OSHA & FDA

B)DEA & DPS

C)EPA

D)OSHA

A) OSHA & FDA

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Indicating the administration of medication by injection, not through the alimentary canal:

A)Parenteral

B) Topical

C) Rectal

D) Oral

A)Parenteral

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A biological entity containing DNA or RNA that must invade a host cell in order to survive and replicate is a:

A) Bacteria

B) Virus

C) Parasite

D) Hookworm

C) Parasite

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The primary advantage of gas sterilization is:

A) It is safe for most equipment

B) It is the least expensive method of sterilization

C) It is safe for the operator

D) No special equipment is needed to use a gas sterilizer

A) It is safe for most equipment

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Which of the following routes provides the most rapid rate of medication absorption?

A) In the vein

B) In the skin

C) In the muscle

D) Oral

A) In the vein

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Which vein will typically be used when drawing a blood sample from a horse?

A) Saphenous

B) Jugular

C) Cephalic

D) Thoracic

B) Jugular

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Which of the following animals is an amphibian?

A) Turtle

B) Iguana

C) Snake

D) Frog

D) Frog

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A simple sugar, a monosaccharide in certain foodstuffs, especially fruit, and in normal blood the major source of

energy for many living organisms:

A) Carbohydrate

B) Glucose

C) Protein

D) Lipid

B) Glucose

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Which of the following behaviors is not an acceptable means whereby the veterinary assistant can help the

veterinarian?

A) Administer scheduled intravenous injections to hospitalized animals when the veterinarian is out on a house call.

B) Be aware of any skin lesions, bumps, etc, that you may feel while handling or restraining an animal and report these

to the veterinarian.

C) Always be aware of what your clients mention in casual conversation about the patient and report important

information to the veterinarian.

D) Let the veterinarian know if you observe vomiting, diarrhea, blood in the urine or feces, seizuring, lethargy, or crying

among animals in the kennel.

A) Administer scheduled intravenous injections to hospitalized animals when the veterinarian is out on a house call.

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Which of the following cautions is not good advice to follow when moving cattle to or from a stall or holding pen?

A) If you are unloading cattle from a trailer, make sure there are no gaps between the trailer and chute or pen more than

three inches wide.

B) Never lean over a cow's head in a chute

C) . Always use a cattle prod vigorously when unloading cattle, because they are very stubborn animals and will not

readily leave a trailer or other place of confinement

D) As a cow moves into a chute, block it off from behind so that it cannot back out

C) . Always use a cattle prod vigorously when unloading cattle, because they are very stubborn animals and will not

readily leave a trailer or other place of confinement

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Vaccines are most commonly administered by which of the following routes?

A) Under the skin

B) In the vein

C) In the skin

D) In the abdomen

A) Under the skin

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In dealing with clients, the veterinary assistant should always be:

A) Patient and courteous

B) Quick and to the point

C) Distant and very professional

D) Careful to avoid conversation

A) Patient and courteous

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The best way to determine the food and water intake of an animal is to:

A) Measure how much food and water is given to the animal and later measure how much of each is left.

B) Measure the waste excreted by the animal during a 24-hour period.

C) Count the number of times the animal visits the water and food bowls in its enclosure each day.

D) Weigh the animal in the morning and again at night to determine the weight gain.

A) Measure how much food and water is given to the animal and later measure how much of each is left.