Mrs. Jones explains that Fluffy has been throwing up for the last several days even though she has not given Fluffy any food. What is the chief complaint?

Vomiting

A 12-week-old Maltipoo is presenting to the hospital for the first time for an outpatient vaccine appointment. Which form is not needed?

Drop off

Which finding would not be recorded in the patient history portion of the medical record?

Body condition score

The hospital calls the veterinary office to request medical records for Timmy Smith. What information is needed to verify the patient request?

Owner first and last name, patient name, signalment

What must be written at the end of every entry in the patient’s medical record?

Author’s initials

According to the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, how many years should medical records remain on the premises?

3

The hospital uses electronic health records. Which client communications are recorded in the electronic health record?

Every client communication is recorded

What form in the medical record is the owner required to provide the animal’s signalment?

Registration form

Who owns the physical medical record?

Veterinary hospital

A veterinary clinic uses the SOAP format for progress notes. The presenting complaint is written as “Patient presents for V x 2d. No Hx of foreign body ingestion.” Under which category would the information be written?

Subjective

A veterinary clinic uses the SOAP format for progress notes. Temperature and heart rate of an animal are examples of which type of information?

Objective

An out of state emergency clinic requests medical records for a patient that is currently in critical condition at the hospital. How soon do records need to be sent?

Within the hour

Patients who are deceased are often cremated. Where should the patient’s remains be stored until they are picked up by the cremation service?

Designated cold storage

Mrs. Smith is here today to euthanize her cat Felix. She has elected to cremate Felix but she does not want the ashes back. Which term refers to a pet’s remains being cremated with other pets?

Communal

During the grief process, when might intervention by a professional be needed?

Depression

According to the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board, how many days does a general practice veterinary facility have to provide copies of medical records?

10

Which statement is not true about euthanasia?

Euthansia can be performed prior to consent being signed

What should be placed under a pet that is about to be euthanized in the exam room?

Blanket

Sasha is a 6 year old Cocker Spaniel who is being treated for an ear infection. The doctor is explaining how to medicate Sasha’s ears to her owner. What is not an important factor for the owner to remember?

Sasha may rub her ears on the couch

Merlin, a 9 year old Schnauzer, has been coughing. Merlin has not been to the clinic for a year and a half. The owner calls to have medication prescribed, but does not want an appointment. What guideline determines the doctor’s decision to decline medication without an appointment?

Veterinary-client-patient relationship

Feline injection site sarcomas are primarily associated with which two vaccines?

FeLV and rabies vaccines

Which scheduled drug class has potential for severe addition (such as morphine), and refills are not allowed?

Schedule II

What organization provides the veterinarian with a controlled substance license?

Drug Enforcement Administration

Which statement is true for controlled drugs?

Controlled drugs must legally be stored behind two locks

Which type of drug would a veterinarian prescribe for an ear infection?

Otic

What type of drug is most commonly prescribed for arthritic pain?

Anti Inflammatory

When reconstituting the freeze-dried, powder portion of a vaccine it is important to:

Use only the amount of the diluent provided by the manufacturer to reconstitute to powder

Which list has four correct parts of a dispensing drug label?

Medication name, number of refills, date filled, patient name

Sassy, a 13-year-old FS DSH has been hospitalized for hepatic lipidosis. According to Sassy’s treatment plan, she will receive 15ml of Lactated Ringers Solution per hour. While performing treatment room duties, Sally’s infusion pump begins to alarm. The infusion pump’s visual display notes there is an occlusion. What would not be the cause of an occlusion?

Patient positioning causing restriction of fluid flow

Dr Smith needs assistance in administering 100mls of SC fluids to Buddy. What restraint is preferred to complete the procedure?

Standing restraint

How long are vaccines good for once reconstituted?

1 hour

When a capsulated medication is sent home with a patient, which route of administration would be used?

PO

What is the most common route for vaccine administration in dogs and cats?

SC

Which statement is false for over-the counter drugs?

They must be prescribed by a doctor

Which statement is true for medication expiration dates?

Expired medication can lead to financial loss for a veterinary practice

To what anatomical location is a rabies vaccine administered in a feline?

Right rear leg

Which statement is false regarding expiration dates on medications?

Expired medication can always be used

Which of the following is not needed when administering SQ fluids?

IV catheter

Dr Smith has asked that subcutaneous fluids be administered to Snickers. Dr Smith wants LRS 500mls. If the bag is at 900mls when administered, what should the bag read when finished?

400mls

A client requests a refill of a patient’s medication that is approved. Where in the medical record is the refill notated?

Pharmacy notes

A shipment of drugs has arrived that needs to be shelved. What characteristic determines which bottle of medication is placed towards the front for ease of access?

Expiration date

Assistance is needed with the removal of an IV catheter. Which supplies will need to be gathered?

Bandage scissors, gauze square, vet wrap

A veterinary assistant is filling an in-house prescription of antibiotics and notices the drug expired 2 weeks ago. What should he do?

Notify the doctor and advise the client that he can receive a written order to have the drug filled elsewhere

Dr Smith is hospitalizing Garfield for IV fluids and antibiotics to be administered every 8 hours with the 1st dose given at 12PM. What are the times of the next two doses?

8pm and 4am

Which method is not used to encourage a patient to swallow a tablet or capsule?

Putting dry kibble into the patient’s mouth

When administering oral liquids, which condition should the assistant try to prevent?

Aspiration

When removing an IV catheter, the assistant placed a pressure bandage that must be monitored and removed in a timely manner. Not doing so may cause the patient’s leg to swell and become painful if it is left on too long. What is a concern with regards to monitoring and removing a pressure bandage?

Not educating the owner to remove the pressure bandage after 5-10 min

A cockatoo has been prescribed 10 mg of Supercillin, s.i.d. PO for 10 days. How often does the bird get medicine each day? By what route?

Once a day, by mouth

What is one of the most common short-term side effects about which you should advise an owner when dispensing glucocorticoides like prednisone to a dog?

Increased drinking and urination

How many cc of 5% Ultra-mycin should you give PO for 44 lb. dog, if the dose is 50 mg/kg?

20ml

After removing an IV catheter, how long should a pressure bandage remain on the patient?

5-10 minutes

A rare Albanian hairy iguana has been prescribed "Iggy-cote" medicated shampoo q.o.d. for dandruff.

Four times a day

Which surgical instrument is not used during a canine castration?

Spay hook

Which item tells the surgeon that the items in the surgical pack are sterile?

Indicator strip

Following a cystotomy, what should occur with all surgical instruments?

Cleaned and repackaged for autoclave sterilization

What are the two most common types of suture materials?

Absorbable and non absorbable

The veterinary technician requests the largest gauge suture available at the facility. Which suture should the assistant choose?

2-0

In relation to surgical site preparation, which procedure is not correct?

Scrub back and forth from top to bottom

In an ovariohysterectomy procedure, what is the most appropriate patient position?

Dorsal recumbency

When under general anesthesia, how often must a patient’s vital signs be recorded in the medical record according to the Arizona State Practice Act

15 minutes

What vital signs must legally be recorded in the medical record while the animal is under anesthesia?

Heart rate and respiratory rate

When assisting the surgeon in a sterile surgical procedure, how does the non-sterile assistant move past the surgeon?

Non-sterile assistant’s side to the surgeon's back

What is the first step in preventing accidental injury when cleaning used instruments?

Properly dispose of all exposed sharps

When opening the first layer of the gown for the surgeon to put on, what always needs to be maintained?

Sterility

What procedure would violate asepsis if completed in the surgical suite?

Clipping and cleaning of the surgical site

What is the final step in preparing surgical instruments for use?

Sterilization

What is the first step in cleaning surgical instruments?

Removing all sharps

Which instrument is used to cut or bite away small pieces of bone?

Rongeur

What fluid must be added to an autoclave when sterilizing instruments to produce steam and prevent further damage to the machine?

Distilled water

How often should a pressure check be performed on the anesthetic machine?

Daily and when the anesthetic tubing or rebreathing bag is changed

The vet has asked you to prepare for a pyometra surgery on a seven-year-old intact female Schnauzer. What are you about to help remove from the dog?

Uterus

Lincoln is being admitted to the hospital for a neuter procedure. Which admission form outlines the projected cost of the procedure?

Estimate

When cleaning after surgery, what action is performed to remove a scalpel blade from its handle?

Use a needle holder instrument at the base of the blade to lift and push

A DSH is being admitted to the hospital for an OVH. In addition to signing an estimate for the procedure, which form must be completed before the procedure can be performed?

Consent form

Which commonly used anesthetic circuit is made up of a tube within a tube?

Bain system

You are asked to set up a non-rebreathing anesthetic circuit for the next surgery case. What kind of patient do you expect?

Miniature poodle under 7 kg

What is a laparotomy?

An incision into the abdominal cavity

A surgical repair of a patent ductus arteriosus was performed via thoracotomy in a four-month-old Labrador puppy. In recovery, the puppy is found in his cage, crying and whining. His breaths are short and fast. When a technician attempts to comfort him, he tries to get away, cowers in the corner, and cries louder. Which of the following is the best explanation of this scenario?

This puppy is painful, pain management is inadequate

What is an intussusception?

A segment of the intestine invaginates into the lumen of an adjacent segment of intestine

When is the best time to refill the vaporizer in an anesthetic machine in a small animal hospital?

When the fewest people are in the clinic

What is a lumpectomy?

Removal of a mass or lump

During post-surgical recovery from a routing ovariohysterectomy in a dog, the patient becomes apneic. What does this mean?

Patient stopped breathing

The owner of a newly adopted four-month-old female intact kitten wants to know the main benefits of spaying her cat, besides preventing new litters of more kittens. What is a principle benefit of early spaying and neutering of a cat before six months of age?

Decreases risk of malignant mammary gland tumors

Why is it acceptable for an animal to rebreathe exhaled gasses in a closed or semi-closed anesthesia circuit?

Exhaled gasses pass through a CO2 absorbent canister

In assisting with the recovery of an anesthetized patient, after the cuff has been deflated and the endotracheal tube untied, when can a patient’s endotracheal tube be safely removed?

After the patient has swallowed two to three times

When referring to suture material, which size material is the finest/smallest?

4-0

What is the pictured instrument?

Spay hook

Which is the proper method when performing a surgical scrub preparation on a patient?

The surgical prep should begin at the incision site and progress outward to the perimeter

Which is the proper way for a non sterile surgical assistant to pass the scrubbed in surgeon?

Non-sterile assistants front to surgeons back

Which would be considered the proper position for a patient for an ovariohysterectomy?

Ventral-dorsal

Upon recovery, an anesthetized patient’s heart rate is dropping steadily and the patient has stopped breathing. What is the 1st thing you should do?

Notify your attending veterinarian or credentialed technician

You are opening the sterile surgical pack for the doctor. Which direction does the last tab you open go?

Away from the patient

A surgical pack has become wet once after it was put away. What should you do?

Repackage and resterilize

Which change to the blood chemistry can occur if you leave a blood sample sitting too long prior to spinning it down and separating the serum from the cells?

Glucose decreases