CERTIFIED VETERINARY
ASSISTANT CVA LEVEL I
PRACTICE TEST
COMPLETE
Question 1: Which directional term means toward the head of an animal?
Choices:
1) Caudal 2) Cranial 3) Dorsal 4) Distal
Correct Answer: Cranial
Explanation: Cranial means toward the head. Caudal means toward the tail; dorsal means toward the back; distal means farther from the point of attachment.Page 1
Question 2: A dog weighs 22 lb. Approximately how many kilograms does the dog
weigh?
Choices:
1) 5 kg 2) 10 kg 3) 22 kg 4) 48 kg
Correct Answer: 10 kg
Explanation: Convert pounds to kilograms by dividing by 2.2. 22 ÷ 2.2 = 10 kg.
Question 3: Which abbreviation is most commonly used for body temperature,
pulse, and respiration?
Choices:
1) CBC
2) TPR
3) CRT
4) BID
Correct Answer: TPR
Explanation: TPR stands for temperature, pulse, and respiration, three basic vital signs routinely assessed in veterinary patients.Page 2
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a veterinary medical record?
Choices:
1) To advertise hospital services 2) To document patient history, �ndings, treatments, and communications 3) To replace verbal communication among sta� 4) To record only �nancial transactions Correct Answer: To document patient history, �ndings, treatments, and communications Explanation: The medical record provides a chronological clinical and communication history that supports continuity of care and legal documentation.
Question 5: Which term refers to a disease that can be transmitted between
animals and humans?
Choices:
1) Idiopathic 2) Iatrogenic 3) Zoonotic 4) Congenital
Correct Answer: Zoonotic
Explanation: A zoonotic disease is transmissible between animals and people. This concept is central to veterinary infection-control practices.Page 3