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Vet Assistant Certification Questions and Answers
Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Graded A+
Which instrument records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of
time by placing electrodes on a patient's body?
Endoscope
Ultrasound
Electrocardiograph
Radiograph - (answer)Electrocardiograph
Which of the following equipment does NOT allow for a visual examination of
body parts?
Ultrasound
Radiograph
Electrocardiograph
Endoscopy - (answer)Electrocardiograph
Which instrument is used for grasping, compressing, cutting and pulling
tissues?
Clamping forceps
Thumb forceps
Needle holders
Catheter - (answer)Thumb forceps
Which instrument is a drain used to release fluid or gas which has built up in an
animal?
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Catheter
Scalpel
Cannula
Syringe - (answer)Cannula
Which of the following is one of the first tools used when diagnosing a problem
due to illness or injury in an animal?
Radiograph
Ultrasound
Electrocardiograph
Endoscope - (answer)Radiograph
Which of the following is a strong, heated container used to decontaminate
veterinary tools?
Auto washer
Autoclave
Auto wave
Auto decontaminator - (answer)Autoclave
Which of the following is the last step in the cleaning and sterilizing process of
surgical instruments?
Scrubbing
Drying
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Autoclaving
Soaking - (answer)Autoclaving
Which of the following uses a device with a light attached to look inside a body
cavity or organ?
Endoscope
Ultrasound
Radiograph
Electrocardiogram - (answer)Endoscope
Which piece of equipment is used for the separation of fluids by spinning the
vessel holding the material at a high speed?
Autoclave
Ultrasound
Centrifuge
X-ray - (answer)Centrifuge
Which instrument listed below cuts material, other than tissue, which may dull
a blade?
Dissecting scissors
Utility scissors
Surgical scissors
Suture scissors - (answer)Utility scissors
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Which animal rights activist protested animal cruelty and research in "A Dog's
Tale"?
Fred Meyers
Mark Twain
Peter Singers
Ingrid Newkirk - (answer)Mark Twain
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the beliefs and actions of
animal rights groups?
Use violence to portray their message
Animals have the right to live their own lives
Humans do not have the right to use animals
Support regulations of animal recreational sports - (answer)Support
regulations of animal recreational sports
Which act prohibits the illegal trade of any fish or wild animals which were
taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of any law, treaty or
regulation of the United States?
The 28 Hour Law
Endangered Species Act
Lacey Act
Public Health Service Policy - (answer)Lacey Act
In which year was the Endangered Species Act signed into law?
Vet Assistant Certification Questions and Answers
Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Graded A+
Which instrument records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of
time by placing electrodes on a patient's body?
Endoscope
Ultrasound
Electrocardiograph
Radiograph - (answer)Electrocardiograph
Which of the following equipment does NOT allow for a visual examination of
body parts?
Ultrasound
Radiograph
Electrocardiograph
Endoscopy - (answer)Electrocardiograph
Which instrument is used for grasping, compressing, cutting and pulling
tissues?
Clamping forceps
Thumb forceps
Needle holders
Catheter - (answer)Thumb forceps
Which instrument is a drain used to release fluid or gas which has built up in an
animal?
, 2
Catheter
Scalpel
Cannula
Syringe - (answer)Cannula
Which of the following is one of the first tools used when diagnosing a problem
due to illness or injury in an animal?
Radiograph
Ultrasound
Electrocardiograph
Endoscope - (answer)Radiograph
Which of the following is a strong, heated container used to decontaminate
veterinary tools?
Auto washer
Autoclave
Auto wave
Auto decontaminator - (answer)Autoclave
Which of the following is the last step in the cleaning and sterilizing process of
surgical instruments?
Scrubbing
Drying
, 3
Autoclaving
Soaking - (answer)Autoclaving
Which of the following uses a device with a light attached to look inside a body
cavity or organ?
Endoscope
Ultrasound
Radiograph
Electrocardiogram - (answer)Endoscope
Which piece of equipment is used for the separation of fluids by spinning the
vessel holding the material at a high speed?
Autoclave
Ultrasound
Centrifuge
X-ray - (answer)Centrifuge
Which instrument listed below cuts material, other than tissue, which may dull
a blade?
Dissecting scissors
Utility scissors
Surgical scissors
Suture scissors - (answer)Utility scissors
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Which animal rights activist protested animal cruelty and research in "A Dog's
Tale"?
Fred Meyers
Mark Twain
Peter Singers
Ingrid Newkirk - (answer)Mark Twain
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the beliefs and actions of
animal rights groups?
Use violence to portray their message
Animals have the right to live their own lives
Humans do not have the right to use animals
Support regulations of animal recreational sports - (answer)Support
regulations of animal recreational sports
Which act prohibits the illegal trade of any fish or wild animals which were
taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of any law, treaty or
regulation of the United States?
The 28 Hour Law
Endangered Species Act
Lacey Act
Public Health Service Policy - (answer)Lacey Act
In which year was the Endangered Species Act signed into law?
