CVA Exam

Before picking up a bird, ask the owner which hand they use to pick up the bird and then do the same. A. True B. False

A

Disinfecting items such as weight scales and exam tables helps to prevent ____________, which are infections acquired in the hospital. A. Nosocomial infections B. Procedural infections C. Hospitalitis D. Abscesses

A

Does the Advisory Committee for Immunizations Practices recommend vaccinating against Anthrax? A. Yes, for animals and humans at risk for exposure B. No, the vaccine has too many side effects. C. There is no vaccine for Anthrax. D. Yes, but only for dogs.

A

How is EIA most commonly transmitted to horses? A. Through biting flies and mosquitoes B. Through the sharing of food and water C. From contact with infected soil D. None of the above

A

How is a paste usually administered to an equine? A. Through a pre-dosed syringe B. Through a stomach tube C. With a bolus gun D. With a drench gun

A

If handled too roughly, this animal can lose large patches of fur known as "fur slip." A. Chinchilla B. Ferret C. Guinea Pig D. Rat

A

Mistakes are easier to tolerate if they are volunteered rather than discovered by management. A. True B. False

A

Regarding the sterilization of surgical instruments: A. Sterilized packs should be rotated so that the oldest pack is used first. B. Once a pack has been sterilized, it will not lose it's sterility for 6 months. C. Only the date of the sterilization date needs to be written on the outside of the pack. D. Cold pack sterilization is preferred over heat sterilization.

A

Some horses are registered as a color breed based on their color or pattern, regardless of the horse's actual breed or lineage. A. True B. False

A

These birds are very large, with some growing to 3 feet and have long tails that account for up to half of the bird's total length. A. Macaws B. Cockatiels C. Cockatoos D. African Greys

A

These lizards can grow up to 6 feet in length and their strong tails account for more than half of their total length A. Iguanas B. Bearded Dragons C. Leopard Geckos D. Monitor Lizards

A

These small rodents are popular as pets and have fewer scales on their tails than rats. A. Mice B. Gerbils C. Hamsters D. Guinea Pigs

A

This animal can weigh between 35 and 150 pounds A. Pot-bellied pig B. Rabbit C. Hedgehog D. Ferret

A

This compact bodied, bushy-tailed rodent has fur so dense, they need to have dust baths to clean themselves. A. Chinchilla B. Capybara C. Guinea Pig D. Gerbil

A

What animal rolls into a prickly ball for protection? A. Hedgehog B. Pot-bellied pig C. Fennec Fox D. Rabbit

A

What can you do to encourage a large reptile to open it's mouth? A. Gently rub or scratch under their lower jaw. B. Push your finger gently into the mouth. C. Squeeze the sides of the jaws until they open their mouth. D. Wave your hand in front of their face.

A

What device would be used to administer a large pill-shaped capsule or tablet to a cow? A. bolus gun B. drench gun C. stomach tube D. your hand

A

What is the condition where the death of an animal is caused by stress? A. Capture Myopathy B. Conditional Heart Attack C. Myocardial Stress D. Stress Myocardia

A

What non-sterile items are worn by the doctor in surgery? A. The mask & cap B. The mask & gown C. The surgical gown D. Gloves

A

When discharging an animal to their owner, go over any new medications and charges, then collect payment prior to bring the pet to the owner. A. True B. False

A

When handling a large lizard: A. Be sure to restrain the tail as well as the rest of the body. B. It's best to bring a towel up over the front of their head, then cover their face. C. Lay a towel on the table and quickly roll the lizard into the towel. D. Wear thick, short gloves that go to the wrist

A

Which pig breed is the 2nd most recorded in the U.S. and has a deep red or reddish-brown coloration? A. Duroc B. Hereford C. Landrace D. Yorkshire

A

Which type of feed is often a complete feed that is available in formulations to support certain medical conditions? A. Alfalfa hay B. Oats C. Pelleted fee D. Sweet feed

A

A member of the weasel family with a long body and 40 teeth A. Skunk B. Ferret C. Fennec Fox D. Rabbit

B

An Ayrshire is mostly used for meat production. A. True B. False

B

Bacillus anthracis is a _____. A. Virus B. Bacteria C. Vaccine D. Parasite

B

Employees working in the veterinary field see the exact same situation every day. A. True B. False

B

For active listening to be effective you need to avoid: A. Looking at the client B. Interrupting clients C. Smiling D. Leaning in to show interest

B

For large blood vessels, mosquito hemostatic forceps should be used. A. True B. False

B

If an owner brings their pet's bottle of medication with them for boarding, it is not necessary to verify any of the dosing or time instructions with the owner. A. True B. False

B

It is very easy to distinguish a venomous snake from a non-venomous snake. A. True B. False

B

Tetanus is a disease that primarily attacks what system in the body? A. Respiratory B. Nervous C. Lymphatic D. Cardiovascular

B

The instrument that should be used to remove a scalpel blade from a scalpel handle is? A. Gelpis B. Needle holder. C. Mayo scissors. D. Forceps.

B

This psittacine bird can mimic sound and speech, but are more known for their dance skills and ability to solve puzzles. A. Cockatiel B. Cockatoo C. Parakeet D. Finch

B

This rodent has a very short tail and large cheek pouches to hoard food. A. Guinea Pig B. Hamster C. Gerbil D. Prairie dog

B

What should you do if you are entering a horse's stall and the animal is not already facing you? A. Bang on a bucket to get their attention. B. Calmly speak to them to get their attention and approach at their left shoulder. C. Pat them on the hind end as you approach. D. Speak loudly and clap your hands so that it knows you are coming.

B

When leading a horse: A. Hold the halter while walking with the horse. B. Hold the lead rope just below the metal hardware. C. Walk directly in front of the horse. D. Wrap the lead rope around your wrist for extra security.

B

When picking up a rat or other rodents, you should pick them up by the tip of the tail to keep your hand from being bitten. A. True B. False

B

Which breed of porcine has the unique coloration of black, with a white band that encompasses the forelegs, chest, and shoulders A. Berkshire B. Hampshire C. Landrace D. Yorkshire

B

Which device would be best to administer the same dose of liquid medication to a large number of cattle? A. a bolus gun B. a drench gun C. a stomach tube D. a 60ml syringe

B

Which form of identification method is considered to be temporary? A. branding B. ear tag C. microchip D. tatooing

B

Which type of bedding expands and changes into a saw-dust consistency when wet? A. Newspaper B. Pelleted C. Straw D. Wood shavings

B

Why is Brucellosis in humans called "undulant fever?" A. It causes a constant fever. B. It causes fevers that rise and fall. C. There is never a fever associated with it. D. Fever is the only symptom associated with it.

B

An unsterilized surgical assistant may touch: A. The sterilized patient B. The inside of the surgical pack C. The outside of the surgical pack D. The doctor's gown

C

Brucellosis is a ________ that infects livestock. A. Virus B. Respiratory infection C. Bacteria D. Intestinal parasite

C

Gas cylinders present an emergency if they __________. A. Are kept near pets. B. If they get old. C. If they fall. D. None of the above.

C

Horses are typically fed a _________ ration of hay to grain. A. 25 to 75 B. 30 to 70 C. 50 to 50 D. 60 to 40

C

The most common scalpel blade sizes used are: A. 12, 13 and 15. B. 9, 10 and 11. C. 10, 11 and 15. D. None of the above.

C

These rodents average about 10 inches and have four toes on the front feet and three toes on the back. A. Chinchilla B. Capybara C. Guinea Pig D. Prairie dog

C

This animal is typically very quiet, so if they begin to vocalize loudly, you should stop what you are doing and re-evaluate the situation. A. Ferret B. Guinea Pig C. Rabbit D. Rat

C

This aquatic turtle is a commonly kept pet and is easily identified by the red stripes behind their eyes. A. Red-Eyed Swimmer B. Box Turtle C. Red-Eared Slider D. Tortoise

C

What is a twitch? A. A device that prevents a horse from biting or eating their bedding. B. A device that prevents a horse from kicking or walking. C. A device that stimulates the nerves in the lips of a horse to provide distraction. D. A hinged device placed into the front of the mouth to hold the mouth open.

C

What test is used to diagnose equine infectious anemia? A. Cognitive testing B. There is no test for EIA C. Coggins testing D. Culturing the saliva

C

What type of knot should you use when tying a horse to a rail or stocks? A. Figure 8 knot B. Overhand knot C. Quick Release knot D. Square knot

C

When using a plastic tube to examine a snake: A. Choose a tube that is the same circumference as the snake for a snug fit. B. Coax the snake into the tube until it is almost out of the other side. C. Only allow them to go far enough into the tube that they cannot turn around. D. You will no longer need to hold onto the rest of the snake once the head is in the tube.

C

Which birds have straight beaks and feet that are divided with 3 toes on the front and 1 toe on the back? A. Psittacines B. Parakeets C. Passerines D. Macaws

C

Which breed of bovine is used more for their milk production? A. Angus B. Brahman C. Guernsey D. Hereford

C

Which horse color has distinct markings that include a dark stripe down the middle of their back? A. Appaloosa B. Buckskin C. Dun D. Sorrel

C

Which method of instrument sterilization is used most in the veterinary practice? A. Chemical sterilization B. Dry heat C. Steam Autoclave D. Gas Sterilization

C

Which of these equine breeds is the largest? A. American Quarter Horse B. Arabian C. Clydesdale D. Shetland Pony

C

Active listening when interacting with pet owners helps to: A. Ensure you have accurately heard client concerns or questions B. Show you are interested in the client C. Build trust and rapport with clients D. All of the above

D

An example of a reflective listening statement is: A. So, Tigger vomited twice last night B. Wow, Scooter had 3 seizures last night-how awful. C. Let me see what I can do to help. D. A and B

D

Depending on temperature, humidity, and concentration of ethylene oxide, gas sterilization often takes up to: A. 24 hours B. 15 minutes C. 30-45 minutes D. 12 hours

D

Professionalism is largely based on: A. Appearance. B. Age. C. Behavior. D. Both A and C are correct answers.

D

The doctor's initial scrub of the day should last A. 1 minute B. 5 minutes C. 8 minutes D. 10 minutes

D

This horse breed is most famous for their racing horses. A. American Paint B. Clydesdale C. Tennessee Walker D. Thoroughbred

D

This small bird is approximately 5.5 inches and males are well-known for their singing. A. Cockatoo B. Finch C. Cockatiel D. Canary

D

When restraining these animals, it's best to use ear plugs because they tend to vocalize loudly. A. Bovines B. Caprines C. Equines D. Porcines

D

Which animal lacks homing instincts and will be lost if wandering away from home? A. Pot-bellied pig B. Rabbit C. Ferret D. Skunk

D

Which is one of the first symptoms of tetanus? A. Complete paralysis B. Seizures C. Hypersensitivity to light D. Inability to open the mouth

D

Which type of horse feed has molasses mixed into it? A. Alfalfa hay B. Barley C. Oats D. Sweet Feed

D

What does SOP stand for? A. Same Operational Process B. Standard Owner Preferences C. Some Options Presented D. Standard Operating Procedure

DD