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CVA Certified Veterinary Assistant VIP Practice Exam III

CVA — The Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) credential is offered by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) through its EXCEL program; the exam covers animal care, clinical skills, pharmacology, patient safety, anesthesia, surgical assistance, laboratory procedures, radiology, and professional ethics across approximately 150 questions.

53
Questions
90m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 53👑 VIP

During a routine spay procedure, the veterinarian notices the patient's mucous membranes have turned pale and the capillary refill time is now 3 seconds. The patient's heart rate is 160 bpm and blood pressure is 65/40 mmHg. Which action should the CVA take FIRST while alerting the veterinarian?

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