The Ultimate CVA Exam Review Courses 101-110

What is the primary reason for thoroughly cleaning the treatment area in a veterinary clinic?

• To create a comfortable space for the staff

• To reduce the risk of spreading disease

• To comply with pet owner requests

• To prepare for inspections

Why should a parvo case treated in an isolation treatment area require a stronger concentration of disinfectant than the same disinfectant used in a regular treatment area?

• Because it is cheaper to use in the long run

• Because it is less harmful to the environment

• Because the infectious agent needs to be targeted more aggressively

• Because it is easier to apply

What is an important task for an attendant to do in the parking lot of a veterinary clinic?

• Check the parking lot for trash and feces

• Organize the parking spaces

• Wash the parked cars

• Monitor the number of parked cars

What should be done with the trash from the isolation ward to prevent the spread of disease?

• It should be recycled

• It should be burned immediately

• It should dry completely before another patient is hospitalized in that area

• It should be disposed of in the regular dumpster

Before entering the hospital proper from the isolation ward, what should the attendant or assistant do?

• Change into a new uniform

• Take a short break

• Remove the outer protective covering, disinfect, and wash hands thoroughly

• Fill out a report on the patient's condition

What should be done immediately if there is hair, toenails, urine, or other waste anywhere in the exam room?

• Inform the clinic manager

• Leave it for the next assistant to clean

• Clean the area before the next patient

• Only clean it at the end of the day

What is the best defense against constantly mutating microorganisms on the exam table?

• Using only soap and water

• Wiping the table with a bleach water mixture and then glutaraldehyde

• Spraying the table with air freshener

• Covering the table with a disposable sheet

What type of exposure is known as a "nosocomial infection"?

• Exposure to a clean and disinfected environment

• Exposure to something in the clinic that could cause disease

• Exposure to outdoor pathogens

• Exposure to common veterinary medications

Why should assistants wash their hands with an antiseptic soap after restraining patients?

• To prevent the spread of disease and for personal hygiene

• Because it is a legal requirement

• To remove stains from their hands

• To prepare for surgery

What should the front desk staff be trained on to ensure efficiency in taking care of the practice?

• Only on customer service skills

• On how to perform veterinary procedures

• On how to alphabetize correctly all files and in a timely manner

• On the use of medical equipment