Veterinary Technician Quiz

20 Questions | By DeasonAH | Updated: Aug 18, 2022 | Attempts: 6047

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How much do you know about the roles and responsibilities of a veterinary technician? Test your knowledge now with this veterinary technician quiz. The veterinary technician can perform a basic assessment to know the condition of the animal, clean and first aid the wounds, as well as inspect health records. He can also take samples and administer medication. Additionally, veterinary technicians also talk with pet owners and keep updating medical records. It's time to test and further enhance your knowledge. Let's get started with the quiz. Best of luck!

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1.

The term for away from the midline is:
- A.
  
  Medial
- B.
  
  Lateral
- C.
  
  Proximal
- D.
  
  Distal
2.

The term that refers to the back is:
- A.
  
  Ventral
- B.
  
  Dorsal
- C.
  
  Cranial
- D.
  
  Caudal
3.

The term that means toward the head is:
- A.
  
  Ventral
- B.
  
  Dorsal
- C.
  
  Cranial
- D.
  
  Caudal
4.

X-rays are used to take a special photograph called a:
- A.
  
  Photograph
- B.
  
  Radiograph
- C.
  
  X-ray
- D.
  
  Bone Scan
5.

The suffix -cyte means:
- A.
  
  Cell
- B.
  
  Water
- C.
  
  Breathing
- D.
  
  Disease
6.

The abbreviation 'stat" means
- A.
  
  Difficulty
- B.
  
  Immediately
- C.
  
  New
- D.
  
  Many
7.

The prefix 'Hydr/o" means
- A.
  
  Ear
- B.
  
  Lake
- C.
  
  Water
- D.
  
  Eating/swallowing
8.

The abbreviation 'DSH' means
- A.
  
  Domestic Short Hair
- B.
  
  Dog Short Hair
- C.
  
  Do Save Horse
- D.
  
  Domestic Soft Hair
9.

The suffix '-lysis' stands for what?
- A.
  
  Pertaining to
- B.
  
  Destruction of
- C.
  
  Deficiency of
- D.
  
  Many
10.

The suffix '-penia' stands for what?
- A.
  
  Pertaining to
- B.
  
  Destruction of
- C.
  
  Deficiency of
- D.
  
  Many
11.

The abbreviation 'ml' also could be stated as:
- A.
  
  Cl
- B.
  
  Cc
- C.
  
  Cd
- D.
  
  Mc
12.

The term 'ad lib' means
- A.
  
  Many
- B.
  
  Pertaining to
- C.
  
  As many as you want
- D.
  
  In the water
13.

The prefix 'post' means
- A.
  
  Before
- B.
  
  During
- C.
  
  After
- D.
  
  Next day
14.

This device is a steam-pressure sterilizer that uses heat to destroy microorganisms on instruments.
- A.
  
  A retort
- B.
  
  A radiator
- C.
  
  An asepsis
- D.
  
  An autoclave
15.

The root work or combining form of the medical term that refers to the lung is:
- A.
  
  Derm or dermat
- B.
  
  Cardi
- C.
  
  Pulmo or Pulmon
- D.
  
  Thorac
16.

A cat should be one of the following to protect it against diseases such as rabies and feline leukemia.
- A.
  
  Spayed
- B.
  
  Sterilized
- C.
  
  Vaccinated
- D.
  
  Dewormed
17.

Soaking items in a chemical disinfectant until they are used is called:
- A.
  
  Ultrasound
- B.
  
  Cold Sterilization
- C.
  
  Filtration
- D.
  
  Cleaning
18.

Passing high-frequency sound waves through a solution to create a vibration that scrubs an object to remove debris is called:
- A.
  
  Ultrasonic Cleaning
- B.
  
  Cold Sterilization
- C.
  
  Debris Filtration
- D.
  
  Instrumental Cleaning
19.

These are biohazard materials such as needles, scalpel blades, and syringes that must be disposed of in red, sealed containers labeled with the biohazard symbol.
- A.
  
  Radioactive material
- B.
  
  Dosimeters
- C.
  
  MSDS
- D.
  
  Sharps
20.

This document lists information about a chemical, including manufacturer information, hazard ingredients, physical and chemical characteristics, fire and explosion hazard data, health hazard data, precautions for safe handling and use, and control measures.
- A.
  
  Pesticide Label
- B.
  
  Material Safety Data Sheet
- C.
  
  Inventory Sheet
- D.
  
  Order Sheet