WorksheetsVet Assisting Obj. 5.02 - Clinical Skills
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
When administering fluids to an animal, the veterinary assistant should be able to:
calculate the proper fluid drip rate.
monitor the IV catheter and fluid line.
insert the IV catheter.
determine the correct fluid solution to prescribe.
A young mammal kneading its paws on its mother’s mammary glands is an example of:
learned behavior.
conditioning.
modeling.
instinctive behavior.
When the trainer gives a reward for coming to a clicker sound, it is known as:
instinctive behavior.
conditioning.
demonstrating.
imprinting.
When euthanasia is necessary, the veterinary assistant should:
recommend a new puppy as soon as the animal is “asleep.”
place cadaver bags in the room with the client.
tell his/her friends about the dog he/she helped euthanize.
be supportive and remember client confidentiality.
Aggression, biting, growling, house soiling, and destructive behaviors are common abnormal behaviors of:
cats.
sheep.
dogs.
rabbits.
Which drip delivers 15 drops of fluid per milliliter?
Standard drip
IV drip
Macrodrip
Microdrip
Screaming, mimicking, biting, and grinding are normal behaviors of:
birds.
dogs.
pigs.
rabbits.
Auscultation is done using a:
microscope.
telescope.
stethoscope.
sphygmomanometer.
One of the most important safety protocols to remember when expressing a dog's anal glands is to:
hold its tail down.
wear gloves.
push as hard as one can to express the glands.
place the dog on its back.
Anal glands are located on either side of the:
rectum.
stomach.
shoulder.
brain.
Dental prophylaxis is performed in most offices by the:
veterinary technician.
veterinary assistant.
veterinarian.
kennel assistant.
What is the primary reason a veterinary assistant takes the vital signs of an animal?
Properly interact with the animals
Show what skills the assistant has learned
Assess the basic functions of the body
Show normal behaviors the animal exhibits
