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CVA Certified Veterinary Assistant VIP Practice Exam
CVA — The Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) credential is administered through NAVTA's Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) program and various state veterinary medical boards; the exam covers core competency domains including animal handling, nursing care, surgical assisting, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, radiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and client communications, typically consisting of 120–150 multiple-choice questions.
55
Questions
120m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 55👑 VIP
A 7-year-old male intact German Shepherd is brought in for evaluation of a painful abdomen and unproductive retching. On physical exam the abdomen is severely distended and tympanic, and the dog is in obvious distress. The attending veterinarian suspects gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV). As the veterinary assistant, which of the following is your MOST immediate priority while the veterinarian prepares for stabilization?
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