1|Page
CVA LEVEL 1 ACTUAL EXAM PREP
2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A
GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |
NEW AND REVISED
What should you watch out for when feeding and medicating patients?
A. Lack of appetite
B. Refusal to take medications
C. Constipation or diarrhea
D. Lethargy
E. All of the above - ANSWER- E.All of the above
2. Collimation of the x-ray beam:
A. should be done to expose as large an area as possible
B. turns the beam at a 90 degree angle to x-ray patients that are standing
C. reduces scatter radiation and unnecessary exposure to the x-ray beam
D. Both A and C - ANSWER- D. Both A and C
3. Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay attention to are?
A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact.
,2|Page
B. Pupil size.
C. How open the eyes are.
D. All of the above. - ANSWER- D. All of the above.
4. Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the hospital
for quick access.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER- B. FALSE
5. Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?
A. Odors will not be a problem as long as they are left in the room's
trash can
B. These eliminations should not be cleaned up for 10 minutes, just in
case a technician needs to see it.
C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left
in the room
D. Only vomit and anal gland secretions will cause a foul odor. -
ANSWER- C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these
items are left in the room
6. The use of ___________ can reduce the number of people involved in
taking an Xray.
A. Chemical restraint.
B. Positioning devices.
C. Thyroid sheilds.
,3|Page
D. Both A and B are correct. - ANSWER- D. Both A and B are correct.
7. How long can you leave canned food out after it's offered to an
animal?
A. As long as it takes the animal to eat it.
B. No longer than 2 hours.
C. 6 hours
D. 2-4 hours - ANSWER- B. No longer than 2 hours.
8. Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the following
collection methods?
A. Catheterization.
B. Cystocentesis.
C. Free catch.
D. Cystocytosis. - ANSWER- B. Cystocentesis
9. Which statement is NOT true when preparing a dog or cat for a bath?
A. Brushing out the animal's coat prepares the animal's skin by
removing dead skin and hair.
B. Nail trims and anal gland expression is often included in the process.
C. Tough mats are easier to work out during the bath.
D. It's important to disinfect the table and any combs or brushes used
after each animal. - ANSWER- C. Tough mats are easier to work out
during the bath
, 4|Page
10. If you notice something that was missed during the physical exam,
you should notify the veterinarian in a tactful way
A. True
B. False - ANSWER- A. True
11. What does SOP stand for?
A. Same Operational Process
B. Standard Owner Preferences
C. Some Options Presented
D. Standard Operating Procedure - ANSWER- D. Standard Operating
Procedure
14. Post-it notes placed throughout the reception desk area:
A. Keeps things organized
B. Is a good filing system
C. Is a great way to keep track of all messages
D. Creates a cluttered appearance - ANSWER- D. Creates a cluttered
appearance
15. Which horse color has distinct markings that include a dark stripe
down the middle of their back?
A. Appaloosa
B. Buckskin
C. Dun
CVA LEVEL 1 ACTUAL EXAM PREP
2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A
GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |
NEW AND REVISED
What should you watch out for when feeding and medicating patients?
A. Lack of appetite
B. Refusal to take medications
C. Constipation or diarrhea
D. Lethargy
E. All of the above - ANSWER- E.All of the above
2. Collimation of the x-ray beam:
A. should be done to expose as large an area as possible
B. turns the beam at a 90 degree angle to x-ray patients that are standing
C. reduces scatter radiation and unnecessary exposure to the x-ray beam
D. Both A and C - ANSWER- D. Both A and C
3. Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay attention to are?
A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact.
,2|Page
B. Pupil size.
C. How open the eyes are.
D. All of the above. - ANSWER- D. All of the above.
4. Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the hospital
for quick access.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANSWER- B. FALSE
5. Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?
A. Odors will not be a problem as long as they are left in the room's
trash can
B. These eliminations should not be cleaned up for 10 minutes, just in
case a technician needs to see it.
C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left
in the room
D. Only vomit and anal gland secretions will cause a foul odor. -
ANSWER- C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these
items are left in the room
6. The use of ___________ can reduce the number of people involved in
taking an Xray.
A. Chemical restraint.
B. Positioning devices.
C. Thyroid sheilds.
,3|Page
D. Both A and B are correct. - ANSWER- D. Both A and B are correct.
7. How long can you leave canned food out after it's offered to an
animal?
A. As long as it takes the animal to eat it.
B. No longer than 2 hours.
C. 6 hours
D. 2-4 hours - ANSWER- B. No longer than 2 hours.
8. Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the following
collection methods?
A. Catheterization.
B. Cystocentesis.
C. Free catch.
D. Cystocytosis. - ANSWER- B. Cystocentesis
9. Which statement is NOT true when preparing a dog or cat for a bath?
A. Brushing out the animal's coat prepares the animal's skin by
removing dead skin and hair.
B. Nail trims and anal gland expression is often included in the process.
C. Tough mats are easier to work out during the bath.
D. It's important to disinfect the table and any combs or brushes used
after each animal. - ANSWER- C. Tough mats are easier to work out
during the bath
, 4|Page
10. If you notice something that was missed during the physical exam,
you should notify the veterinarian in a tactful way
A. True
B. False - ANSWER- A. True
11. What does SOP stand for?
A. Same Operational Process
B. Standard Owner Preferences
C. Some Options Presented
D. Standard Operating Procedure - ANSWER- D. Standard Operating
Procedure
14. Post-it notes placed throughout the reception desk area:
A. Keeps things organized
B. Is a good filing system
C. Is a great way to keep track of all messages
D. Creates a cluttered appearance - ANSWER- D. Creates a cluttered
appearance
15. Which horse color has distinct markings that include a dark stripe
down the middle of their back?
A. Appaloosa
B. Buckskin
C. Dun
