CVA LEVEL 1 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS TESTED AND APPROVED
NEW MODIFIED GRADED A+ 2026 NEW UPDATE
Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a stall?
A. Bedding should be discarded if mold is present, since many horses eat their bedding.
B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it all.
C. When a horse is discharged, all bedding should be removed and the stall disinfected.
D. Pine or wood shavings should be 6-10 inches deep a the stall, and added to as it becomes
compacted. --CORRECT ANSWER--B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day,
since the bedding will absorb it all.
Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay attention to are?
A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact.
B. Pupil size.
C. How open the eyes are.
D. All of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--D. All of the above.
Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the hospital for quick access.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE --CORRECT ANSWER--B. FALSE
Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?
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,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. --CORRECT ANSWER--C.
Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room
The use of ___________ can reduce the number of people involved in taking an Xray.
A. Chemical restraint.
B. Positioning devices.
C. Thyroid sheilds.
D. Both A and B are correct. --CORRECT ANSWER--D. Both A and B are correct.
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 --CORRECT ANSWER--B. No longer than 2 hours.
Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the following collection methods?
A. Catheterization.
B. Cystocentesis.
C. Free catch.
D. Cystocytosis. --CORRECT ANSWER--B. Cystocentesis
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,Which breed will need to be groomed regularly?
A. Lhasa Apso.
B. Keeshond.
C. Chow.
D. All of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--D. All of the above.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The flea medication should be applied to the top of the fur
B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
C. The flea medication should be applied with a cottonball
D. The flea medication should be applied with cotton applicators --CORRECT ANSWER--B.
The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
When asked to place an animal in a lateral recumbent position, you should place it
A. On its back, lying down
B. On its side, lying down
C. With its backside up
D. Facing you --CORRECT ANSWER--On its side, lying down
On what body parts are topical medications used?
A. Eyes.
B. Ears.
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, C. Skin.
D. All of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--D. All of the above.
OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription
true or false? --CORRECT ANSWER--false
When working in a veterinary hospital, 'adjusting to change' is important. Which is an
example of that?
A. New Drugs/Medications
B. Working with different veterinarians
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above --CORRECT ANSWER--C. Both A and B
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the handling of avians?
A. Turning off the lights can aid in the capture of birds.
B. A paper towel or thin material can be used to capture small birds.
C. Offering treats to a bird may provide the distraction needed to perform a quick procedure
or examination.
D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving. --CORRECT
ANSWER--D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving.
What should you watch out for when feeding and medicating patients?
A. Lack of appetite
B. Refusal to take medications
C. Constipation or diarrhea
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VERIFIED SOLUTIONS TESTED AND APPROVED
NEW MODIFIED GRADED A+ 2026 NEW UPDATE
Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a stall?
A. Bedding should be discarded if mold is present, since many horses eat their bedding.
B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it all.
C. When a horse is discharged, all bedding should be removed and the stall disinfected.
D. Pine or wood shavings should be 6-10 inches deep a the stall, and added to as it becomes
compacted. --CORRECT ANSWER--B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day,
since the bedding will absorb it all.
Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay attention to are?
A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact.
B. Pupil size.
C. How open the eyes are.
D. All of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--D. All of the above.
Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the hospital for quick access.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE --CORRECT ANSWER--B. FALSE
Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?
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,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. --CORRECT ANSWER--C.
Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room
The use of ___________ can reduce the number of people involved in taking an Xray.
A. Chemical restraint.
B. Positioning devices.
C. Thyroid sheilds.
D. Both A and B are correct. --CORRECT ANSWER--D. Both A and B are correct.
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 --CORRECT ANSWER--B. No longer than 2 hours.
Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the following collection methods?
A. Catheterization.
B. Cystocentesis.
C. Free catch.
D. Cystocytosis. --CORRECT ANSWER--B. Cystocentesis
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,Which breed will need to be groomed regularly?
A. Lhasa Apso.
B. Keeshond.
C. Chow.
D. All of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--D. All of the above.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The flea medication should be applied to the top of the fur
B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
C. The flea medication should be applied with a cottonball
D. The flea medication should be applied with cotton applicators --CORRECT ANSWER--B.
The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
When asked to place an animal in a lateral recumbent position, you should place it
A. On its back, lying down
B. On its side, lying down
C. With its backside up
D. Facing you --CORRECT ANSWER--On its side, lying down
On what body parts are topical medications used?
A. Eyes.
B. Ears.
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, C. Skin.
D. All of the above. --CORRECT ANSWER--D. All of the above.
OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription
true or false? --CORRECT ANSWER--false
When working in a veterinary hospital, 'adjusting to change' is important. Which is an
example of that?
A. New Drugs/Medications
B. Working with different veterinarians
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above --CORRECT ANSWER--C. Both A and B
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the handling of avians?
A. Turning off the lights can aid in the capture of birds.
B. A paper towel or thin material can be used to capture small birds.
C. Offering treats to a bird may provide the distraction needed to perform a quick procedure
or examination.
D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving. --CORRECT
ANSWER--D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving.
What should you watch out for when feeding and medicating patients?
A. Lack of appetite
B. Refusal to take medications
C. Constipation or diarrhea
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