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NAVTA STUDY GUIDE
Dr. Smith visits a farm to perform vaccines and routine procedures on a horse. Which
restraint equipment should be used?
halter and lead
ER
Which item is not a required part of the VA uniform?
jewelry
H
what is the system of moral principles that determine appropriate behavior and actions
G
within a specific group?
I
ethics
H
A Chihuahua needs a nail trim. Which type of appointment is most appropriate?
technician/assistant
NG
When scheduling an appointment for a brand new client, which is the most important
piece of information you should get before hanging up the phone?
I
owners phone number
Y
By Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, where should
L
information on all chemicals used in the clinic be quickly referenced?
Safety data sheets
40-60 lbs
F
At what weight is a second person needed to help lift a dog?
What two things are refrigerators used for in a clinic?
biologics and employee food
, 2
True or false: In an appropriate isolation protocol, PPE and medical mask should be
discarded in a separate hands free bio waste container near patient.
True
A technician is caring for a dog with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that survive in the
urine and is harmful to people. The dogs urine needs to be discarded. What protocol
R
should be followed?
E
Double bag and discard in biohazard
H
An evacuation drill is performed in the clinic. Following protocol, after leaving through
the nearest exit what is the next step?
G
Meet at the designated meeting point for a head count
I
The _____ is involved in the removal of medical waste to ensure safety of the
H
environment
EPA
G
A patient is presented for nystagmus, ataxia, and a head tilt. What body system is most
N
likely being affected?
I
nervous system
Y
What animal cannot normally regurgitate or vomit?
L
horse
F
What is the term for a body's allergic reaction, possibly to a drug or medication?
anaphylaxis
What should be applied prior to bathing to protect a patients eyes?
artificial tears
which clipper blaze size will leave the hair the shortest?
40
, 3
According to state and federal laws, veterinary assistants invovled in patient care are
required to be supervised by whom?
veterinarian and/or technician
R
which describes how to perform a nail trim on a dog with black nails?
E
trim small sections at a time
H
where is the plantar region located?
bottom of the rear feet
IG
feline injection site sarcomas are primarily associated with which two vaccines?
FeLV and rabies vaccines
GH
A 7 week old Labrador is coming to the clinic because of vomiting and diarrhea. Upon
arrival where should the dog wait for its appointment?
exam room
IN
The veterinary assistant observes a new co-worker preparing to take a dog out of a
kennel. He knows the dog is often aggressive. What is the most appropriate response?
Y
stop co worker and inform
FL
If the veterinarian is not physically present to provide treatments, which team member
can work under indirect supervision to provide medical treatments?
veterinary technician
what is the name of the movement of a muscle that is under control of the animal?
voluntary
If $677.79 is the total due for a dental procedure and a $300 cash deposit was left when
the patient was admitted, what is the remaining amount to be collected?
, 4
$377.79
a patient has just had a seizure and is in the post-ictal phase. What are you likely to
see?
ataxia
ER
when is it appropriate to use cell phones during work hours?
depends on hospital policy
H
when restraining an irritated cat for jugular venipuncture, what technique is most
G
effective?
tuck hind legs under elbow, front feet in one hand, head in the other
HI
which dog breed is classified as brachycephalic: great dane, golden retriever, english
bulldog, greyhound
G
english bulldog
N
the technician is performing a toenail trim on a 3 month old male puppy. He trims the
I
nails back taking a small amount at a time to ensure that he is not cutting into the quick.
What is housed in the quick?
nerves and blood supply
LY
Max the GSD is at the clinic today for vaccinations. Upon entering the exam room the
F
vet notices that Max has his ears back and is baring his teeth. What behavior is Max
exhibiting?
aggression
Malassezia is commonly found in canines with otitis externa. What type of
microorganism is this?
fungus
NAVTA STUDY GUIDE
Dr. Smith visits a farm to perform vaccines and routine procedures on a horse. Which
restraint equipment should be used?
halter and lead
ER
Which item is not a required part of the VA uniform?
jewelry
H
what is the system of moral principles that determine appropriate behavior and actions
G
within a specific group?
I
ethics
H
A Chihuahua needs a nail trim. Which type of appointment is most appropriate?
technician/assistant
NG
When scheduling an appointment for a brand new client, which is the most important
piece of information you should get before hanging up the phone?
I
owners phone number
Y
By Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, where should
L
information on all chemicals used in the clinic be quickly referenced?
Safety data sheets
40-60 lbs
F
At what weight is a second person needed to help lift a dog?
What two things are refrigerators used for in a clinic?
biologics and employee food
, 2
True or false: In an appropriate isolation protocol, PPE and medical mask should be
discarded in a separate hands free bio waste container near patient.
True
A technician is caring for a dog with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that survive in the
urine and is harmful to people. The dogs urine needs to be discarded. What protocol
R
should be followed?
E
Double bag and discard in biohazard
H
An evacuation drill is performed in the clinic. Following protocol, after leaving through
the nearest exit what is the next step?
G
Meet at the designated meeting point for a head count
I
The _____ is involved in the removal of medical waste to ensure safety of the
H
environment
EPA
G
A patient is presented for nystagmus, ataxia, and a head tilt. What body system is most
N
likely being affected?
I
nervous system
Y
What animal cannot normally regurgitate or vomit?
L
horse
F
What is the term for a body's allergic reaction, possibly to a drug or medication?
anaphylaxis
What should be applied prior to bathing to protect a patients eyes?
artificial tears
which clipper blaze size will leave the hair the shortest?
40
, 3
According to state and federal laws, veterinary assistants invovled in patient care are
required to be supervised by whom?
veterinarian and/or technician
R
which describes how to perform a nail trim on a dog with black nails?
E
trim small sections at a time
H
where is the plantar region located?
bottom of the rear feet
IG
feline injection site sarcomas are primarily associated with which two vaccines?
FeLV and rabies vaccines
GH
A 7 week old Labrador is coming to the clinic because of vomiting and diarrhea. Upon
arrival where should the dog wait for its appointment?
exam room
IN
The veterinary assistant observes a new co-worker preparing to take a dog out of a
kennel. He knows the dog is often aggressive. What is the most appropriate response?
Y
stop co worker and inform
FL
If the veterinarian is not physically present to provide treatments, which team member
can work under indirect supervision to provide medical treatments?
veterinary technician
what is the name of the movement of a muscle that is under control of the animal?
voluntary
If $677.79 is the total due for a dental procedure and a $300 cash deposit was left when
the patient was admitted, what is the remaining amount to be collected?
, 4
$377.79
a patient has just had a seizure and is in the post-ictal phase. What are you likely to
see?
ataxia
ER
when is it appropriate to use cell phones during work hours?
depends on hospital policy
H
when restraining an irritated cat for jugular venipuncture, what technique is most
G
effective?
tuck hind legs under elbow, front feet in one hand, head in the other
HI
which dog breed is classified as brachycephalic: great dane, golden retriever, english
bulldog, greyhound
G
english bulldog
N
the technician is performing a toenail trim on a 3 month old male puppy. He trims the
I
nails back taking a small amount at a time to ensure that he is not cutting into the quick.
What is housed in the quick?
nerves and blood supply
LY
Max the GSD is at the clinic today for vaccinations. Upon entering the exam room the
F
vet notices that Max has his ears back and is baring his teeth. What behavior is Max
exhibiting?
aggression
Malassezia is commonly found in canines with otitis externa. What type of
microorganism is this?
fungus
