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Vet Assisting Final Exam Questions AndAnswers(All the questions from NHIE
Study Guide and Manual)
Information on the veterinary medical record should be recorded in:
A) red ink.
B) pencil.
C) purple ink.
D) black ink. - ANSWERS:black ink
What term means bottom of the front feet?
A) Plantar
B) Palmar
C) Rostral
D) Dorsal - ANSWERS:Palmar
If a prescription reads 150 mg PO BID x 14 days, the BID stands for:
A) three times a day.
B) every four hours.
C) every six hours.
D) twice a day. - ANSWERS:Twice a day
A veterinary assistant records notes in a medical record using the acronym SOAP as a
guide. The notes for "P" would most likely include information about the:
A) pedigree of the animal.
B) potential of the animal.
C) history of the animal's treatment.
,D) treatment plan for the animal. - ANSWERS:treatment plan for the animal
The prefix in endothermic is defined as:
A) body temperature.
B) within.
C) outside.
D) heat. - ANSWERS:within
What does PO stand for in a prescription that reads 150 mg PO BID x 14 days?
A) Amount of prescription
B) How often given
C) Route of administration
D) Length of time - ANSWERS:route of administration
The term for blood in the urine is:
A) uritis.
B) hematuria.
C) cystocentesis.
D) polyuria. - ANSWERS:hematuria
What part of the SOAP acronym represents the animal's temperature and heart rate?
A) Subjective
B) Objective
C) Assessment
D) Plan - ANSWERS:Objective
When an error is made while recording in a medical record, one should:
A) tear out that portion of the record and remove it from the file.
,B) place a single line through the error, initial it, and follow with correct information.
C) hide the error with a dark marker like a sharpie and pretend it didn't happen.
D) erase the error as much as possible, and then use "white-out" to cover what would
not erase. - ANSWERS:place a single line through the error, initial it, and follow with
correct information.
The suffix in hypocalcemia means related to:
A) blood.
B) low.
C) calcium.
D) heart. - ANSWERS:blood
The abbreviation for prognosis is:
A) Hx.
B) Sx.
C) Px.
D) PE. - ANSWERS:Px
Recumbency is entered into the medical record when the animal is in what position?
A) Lying
B) Sitting
C) Standing
D) Jumping - ANSWERS:Lying
When should a cage card be used?
A) Only when boarding an animal
B) Only when 2 animals look alike
C) Anytime an animal is left at the hospital
, D) At the owner's request - ANSWERS:Anytime an animal is left at the hospital
Which is most accurate when describing the medical records of animals?
A) Records are considered public information since only human medical records are
confidential.
B) Records may be shared with other clients who have animals with similar symptoms.
C) Records may be shared with anyone associated with the veterinary practice.
D) Records may be shared for veterinary care with the client's approval. -
ANSWERS:Records may be shared for veterinary care with the client's approval
The acronym HBC stands for:
A) has bad cold.
B) hit by car.
C) happy bold content.
D) has brown crown. - ANSWERS:hit by car
Which abbreviation does the veterinary assistant use for month?
A) M
B) M
C) Mo
D) NM - ANSWERS:Mo
Ilene requests her veterinary assistant to prepare for a cystocentesis. What procedure is
she referring to?
A) Surgical puncture into the urinary bladder
B) Puncture into the rectum
C) Removing the ovaries and uterus
D) Creating a new surgical opening into the urinary bladder - ANSWERS:Surgical
puncture into the urinary bladder
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