CVA practice Exam stuff

OSHA stand for

Occupational safety and health act

PPE stands for

Personal protective equipment

Dog kennels can be loud as

110 decibels

chemical must be stored

in closed container in a separate cabinet and below eye level.

PPE for x-rays

Lead apron, thyroid guard, and lead gloves

Pathogen

Is a virus, bacterium, or microorganism that causes disease.

Vector

an entity that does not cause disease but transmits and spreads disease, such as flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.

6 common bacterial infections

• Pasteurella

• E.coli

• Salmonella

• leptospirosis

• MRSA

• Pseudomonas

Microscopium Canis is

Ringworms

Hyper-

Increased

Hypo-

low

Poly-

many

Pan-

all

Oli-, Olig-

Little, Scant

A-,An-,nulli-

None/Without

Mono-, uni-

One

Semi-, Hemi-

Half

Mega, Macro-

Large

Micro-

Small

Eu-

Normal,true

Painful or difficult urination

Dysuria

Bone tumor

Osteoma

Excessively eating

Polyphagia

Onychectomy

Removal of the end bone on the toe/ claw

Inflammation of the stomach

Gastritis

Canine heartrate

70-180 bpm

Feline heartrate

110-200 bpm

Canine Temp

100.5-102.5 F

Feline Temp

100.5-102.F

Canine Respiration

20-40 rpm resting

Feline Respiration

20-50 rpm

mA

Amount

S

time

kVp

power

What is/ are some first aid measures to take if a pet is having a seizure?

DO NOT handle the animal near its mouth.

Good restraint begins with what?

Good communication

Which culture is most beneficial in practice?

Constructive culture.

A distended abdomen in a dog may become what?

Quickly life-threatening.

 During a bath, what can a cat grab for support?

Stiff screen or rack

Every pet owner has their own unique value system.

True

What should you watch for when feeding/medicating patients?

• Correct patient

• medication

• dose

• route

• time

What badge measures radiation exposure?

Dosimeter

Protection when handling chemotherapy drugs?

• Protective gown

• Makes

• Eye protection

• Chemotherapy-tested gloves

What is known as “young cat disease”?

FIP

Touring your hospital with a keen eye is a good habit.

True

One meal a day is adequate for dogs under 5 pounds.

False

One ounce of liquid medication equals?

• 30 ml

• 30 cc

• 2 Tbsp

• 6 tsp

Aggression is defined as behaviors that result in ___ of the opponent.

Injury

Most common scalpel blade sizes used in veterinary medicine?

#10,#11,and #15

There is no need to rinse cleaning products from the floor after mopping.

False

Any injectable drugs have been formulated into oral medications for home use.

True

What can prescription diets be used for?

Managing/treating medical conditions

The inability to urinate can be mistaken for?

Constipation

Spaying your pet can reduce the ___ rate.

Metabolic rate

Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to their fine hair coat?

Siamese

In addition to observing all parts of a dog’s body, you should also be aware of the ___ of their behavior.

Changes

Treat all biological samples ___.

As if infected

Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin allergies?

Dalmatian

In the ___ position, the ears pull forward, causing the skin on the head to wrinkle.

Alert

What does the shutter control?

How long does light pass through the aperture

How often are vaccines repeated in young puppies?

Every 3-4 weeks

Best route of administration for a drug irritating to tissues?

Intravenous (IV)

A recent puncture wound is considered what type of wound?

Contaminated wound

Waste product from breathing during anesthesia is

Carbon doxide

Stains involved in a Gram stain

Crystal violet

Dry food water content

Less than 10% water

Hyperthermic refers to

Above normal temp

Is an IV injection the only way to induce unconsciousness?

False

A dog that is ____ stands very straight and may lean forward

Alert

Heart rate equation

Count the pulse/heartbeats for 15 seconds. Multiply by 4 to get beats per minute

Anesthetic HR (Dogs/Cats)

• 60–150 bpm (dogs)

• 100–220 bpm (cats)

Mass & Weight equation

• 1 mg = 1000 micrograms

• 1 g = 1000 mg

• 1 kg = 1000 g

Volume & Capacity equation (standard medical/pharmacy approximation)

• 1 L = 1000 mL

• 1 mL = 1 cc (cubic centimeter)

• 1 oz = 30 mL

Liquid equation

• 1 tsp = 5 mL

• 1 tbsp = 15 mL

• 1 tbsp = 3 tsp

• 1 oz = 2 tbsp

• 1 oz = 6 tsp

The first estrus cycle usually occurs between ___ to ___ months of age.

6 to 18 moths

 How many estimated pets end up in a shelter every year?

8-10 million

Which conditions are commonly diagnosed in puppies and kittens?

Gastrointestinal illnesses

When picking up a dog, control the dog's ___

Head

Before beginning an injection, always ___ the plunger

Aspirate

Histopathology is the microscopic study of ___

tissue

Abdominal bandages should be removed or reapplied every ___ hours

12-24 hours

Which of the following is known as the "young cat disease?

 Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

What leaders do in moderation, their followers will do in ___

Excess

 ___ helps save teeth that have exposed or damaged pulp cavities

Root canal therapy (endodontic treatment — uses two different chemicals to clean and seal the canal)

Which disease typically affects cats concurrently with feline rhinotracheitis?

Feline Calicivirus — together they make up the feline respiratory disease complex (FVRC)

A grass awn in the ear canal is classified as a ___.

foreign body

Which dog originated in Japan and was a fighting dog?

Akita

Which culture is more beneficial to your practice?

 A culture of safety / a positive team culture

Fleas leave behind a small amount of ___, which is an irritant that may cause allergies.

Flea dirt (flea feces/flea excrement)

Mistakes are easier to tolerate if they are ___ rather than discovered by management.

Volunteered

 As a CVA, one of your jobs will be ___.

To assist the veterinarian and veterinary technician with patient care, restraint, client communication, and maintaining a safe work environment

A feline neuter incision on the scrotum heals quickly, so suturing is not necessary. True or False?

True — the scrotal incision in a feline neuter is typically left open to heal on its own

What products do not require a doctor's prescription?

Over-the-counter (OTC) products

The ___ is responsible for their health by following safe work practices.

Employee

A percent puncture wound is considered a ___ wound.

Contaminated

What is a brand name example of a phenol?

Lysol

When you have a client on hold, what is the maximum amount of time to leave them on hold without checking in?

1–2 minutes

What color does soda lime turn when it needs to be changed?

 Violet/purple

 Boston Terriers have ___.

Brachycephalic (flat/short) faces — they are a brachycephalic breed known for respiratory issues

The visible portion of the tooth, above the gum line is called the ___.

Crown