CVA - Certified Veterinary Assistant Facility Sanitation and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

A CVA dilutes a concentrated disinfectant into a spray bottle for use in the exam rooms.
According to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which of the following is the MOST critical information to include on the new spray bottle's label?

Accepted Answer

The identity of the chemical and its specific hazards.

Answer

The date the solution was mixed.

Answer

The initials of the person who made the solution.

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The phone number for the poison control center.

Question 2

Which of the following items generated in a veterinary clinic MUST be disposed of in a designated, puncture-resistant sharps container?

Accepted Answer

A disposable scalpel blade used for a skin scraping.

Answer

A gauze sponge saturated with blood.

Answer

An empty glass vial that contained a vaccine.

Answer

A plastic pipette used to transfer urine.

Question 3

A dog with a severe, productive cough is brought into the clinic and is immediately moved to the isolation ward due to suspicion of a highly contagious respiratory disease. What is the most crucial immediate action for the CVA to take to prevent nosocomial spread?

Accepted Answer

Clean and disinfect the pathway the dog traveled from the entrance to isolation.

Answer

Open the windows in the main treatment area to air it out.

Answer

Take out all the regular trash in the clinic.

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Ensure the isolation ward has dedicated food and water bowls.

Question 4

When assisting with radiography, veterinary staff follow the ALARA principle to minimize radiation exposure. Which of the following is NOT one of the three cardinal principles of radiation protection?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

Answer

Time

Answer

Distance

Answer

Shielding

Question 5

A new cleaning agent is delivered to the clinic. A CVA needs to find the most comprehensive information regarding its potential hazards, required PPE, and first-aid measures. In which of the following documents will this information be located?

Accepted Answer

The product's Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Answer

The clinic's employee procedure manual.

Answer

The OSHA poster displayed in the breakroom.

Answer

The inventory logbook.

Question 6

What is the primary difference between disinfection and sterilization in a veterinary facility?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization destroys all microbial life, including spores, while disinfection only reduces the number of pathogens.

Answer

Disinfection uses chemicals, while sterilization uses only heat.

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Disinfection is for surfaces, while sterilization is for instruments.

Answer

Sterilization is a faster process than disinfection.

A CVA dilutes a concentrated disinfectant into a spray bottle for use in the exam rooms.According to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which of the following is the MOST critical information to include on the new spray bottle's label?

A CVA dilutes a concentrated disinfectant into a spray bottle for use in the exam rooms.
According to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which of the following is the MOST critical information to include on the new spray bottle's label?