NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Test Review
Questions And Answers(All the
questions from NHIE Study Guide and
Manual)
The ____ method is the most common way to file a medical record in a veterinary
practice. - ANSWERS:Alphabetical
puppies should be weaned from their mother at: - ANSWERS:4 to 5 weeks
In a small animal clinic, the most common bedding material is.. - ANSWERS:newspaper
Dogs were bred from wolves - ANSWERS:true
Which of the following is true with parvo? - ANSWERS:It often causes a bloody diarrhea
Name a viral dz - ANSWERS:Rabies
Improperly restraining a rabbit may lead to which common injury? - ANSWERS:broken
back
Which is not true of the isolation area? - ANSWERS:The room should be kept cooler to
minimize bacterial growth
dogs are herbivores - ANSWERS:false
a common position NOT used for radiography is: - ANSWERS:standing recumbency
Dogs are herbivores (T/F) - ANSWERS:False
The rabies vaccination must be given to puppies by what age? - ANSWERS:16 weeks
Which is not true of cleanliness as it relates to the kennel? - ANSWERS:Never us
bleach in the kennel
Dogs are naturally pack animals - ANSWERS:true
the gestation length for a dog is - ANSWERS:63 days
a muzzle can be made out of gauze - ANSWERS:true
,Leptospirosis - ANSWERS:Bacterial disease transmitted through contact with
contaminated urine/water
A parasite that lives on the hair is called ____ ? - ANSWERS:Lice
Disease can be spread from a staff member's clothing to another animal. Which of the
following is NOT an effective method for preventing the spread of disease? -
ANSWERS:Wait five mins minimum before handling the next patient
Urine cultures are best obtained by.. - ANSWERS:cystocentesis
A parasite that can result in the death of a dog is called ____ ? - ANSWERS:Heartworm
The following breeds are all used for beef production except... - ANSWERS:holstein
PPE may be ignored if - ANSWERS:If the user determines that PPE may interfere with
their personal safety
a dremel is used to stop bleeding during a nail trim - ANSWERS:false
rabies - ANSWERS:viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of diseased
animals
dogs greet each other by smelling scent glands - ANSWERS:true
fleas can be treated with a topical medication - ANSWERS:true
A Christmas stocking for the dog might describe which type of bound? -
ANSWERS:Child
When worming a horse the stomach tube is generally passed through the... -
ANSWERS:nose
The temperature and heart rate are examples of ____ information. -
ANSWERS:Objective
The jugular vein is located - ANSWERS:On either side of the neck
Which of the following is a viral infection which may affect cattle dogs and swine but is
most commonly seen in dogs where the clinical symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea
often with blood high fever and dehydration? - ANSWERS:parvovirus
TPR stands for - ANSWERS:Tempature, pulse, respiration
the best cat restraint technique is the scruff method - ANSWERS:true
Cats have an average of _______ muscles in the body - ANSWERS:400
kitten eyes and ears open in ___ days - ANSWERS:8-10
cat bites can cause severe infections - ANSWERS:true
If you count 12 pulses in 10 secs, what is the pulse rate? - ANSWERS:76
Which of the following routes provides the most rapid rate of medication absorption? -
ANSWERS:in the vein
Which vaccine is legally required to give to most animals? - ANSWERS:Rabies
Where is the SOAP format most commonly used in a medical record? -
ANSWERS:Progress notes
Holding the head to high while restraining for a jugular vein blood draw will -
ANSWERS:Make the skin on the neck too tight
a piece of gauze can be used to make a cat muzzle - ANSWERS:false
Cats go through an estrus cycle every -----days - ANSWERS:15-21
, Autoclaving equipment is designed to... - ANSWERS:kill all infectious life forms
The gestation length for a dog is ____ - ANSWERS:63 days
When handling infected tissues such as abscesses, lacerations, tumors, and biopsy
samples, you should always... - ANSWERS:wear latex gloves
When on a lift exam table, dogs will generally try to jump off when? - ANSWERS:When
raising the table
extreme caution must be used when handling cats, as they are quick and agile and may
be difficult to restrain - ANSWERS:true
estrus in cats occurs for ______ days - ANSWERS:5-7
In the SOAP format, where would you find the chief complaint? - ANSWERS:Subjective
Which of the following animals is an amphibian? - ANSWERS:frog
Always control and keep your eyes on the dog's - ANSWERS:Head
a wild of aggressive cat can be captured in a cage by throwing a towel over it -
ANSWERS:true
a nutrient that must be in cats diet is - ANSWERS:taurine, protein, thiamine
the cephalic vein is a good site for a subcutaneous injection - ANSWERS:false
Whelping - ANSWERS:The labor process of dogs
Always lead a horse into a stock - ANSWERS:On the horses left side
Directed toward or situated on the belly surface... - ANSWERS:ventral
Who owns the physical medical record? - ANSWERS:The veterinary clinic
the cat muzzle should be applied loosely to allow breathing - ANSWERS:false
labradoodle is a example of a _____ breed - ANSWERS:designer
When you make a mistake in a medical record, you should ____. - ANSWERS:Use 1
line, correct it and initial it
When unloading cattle from a trailer minimize all gaps to less than - ANSWERS:3
inches
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