Arizona CVT study plan

List the five vital parameters recorded during routine veterinary patient assessment and state the awake reference range for each

Demonstrate (on a model or practice animal) correct restraint, catheter-site selection, and IV catheter placement sequence for a canine and a feline patient

Describe the three phases of general anesthesia and name two monitoring parameters used in each phase

Explain the pre-anesthetic patient evaluation steps and identify which findings would delay a procedure

Create a one-page comparison of injectable versus inhalant anesthetic induction for small animal patients

Outline the nursing care plan for a hospitalized patient across the first 24 hours, including fluid therapy, pain assessment, and nutrition

Identify common anesthetic complications and state the immediate nursing response for each

Describe aseptic technique steps for surgical site preparation and instrument handling

Explain the roles and responsibilities of the veterinary technician within the surgical team

Practice calculating common anesthetic and fluid-rate dosages from given patient weights

Classify the major drug groups used in veterinary practice by mechanism and clinical use

State the key contraindications and adverse effects for at least ten high-use veterinary drugs

Calculate oral and injectable doses, dilutions, and constant-rate infusions from patient weight and concentration

Describe controlled-substance handling, logging, and storage requirements in a veterinary practice

Explain how species differences affect drug selection and metabolism

Describe the primary survey sequence used in veterinary emergency triage and state what is assessed at each step

Identify the signs of shock and outline the initial stabilization priorities for a collapsed patient

List emergency drugs kept stocked in a crash cart and state the indication for each

Explain cardiopulmonary resuscitation compression and ventilation technique for canine and feline patients

Calculate emergency fluid bolus volumes and drug doses under time pressure

Interpret a complete blood count and chemistry panel and flag values outside reference range

Describe proper sample collection, handling, and storage for hematology, chemistry, and cytology specimens

Explain the indications for common diagnostic imaging modalities and the safety precautions for each

Outline the steps for positioning a patient for thoracic and abdominal radiographs

Identify common artifacts and errors in laboratory and imaging results and state how to avoid them

Differentiate the common infectious diseases of dogs and cats by causative agent, transmission route, and key clinical signs

Describe vaccination protocols and the rationale for core versus non-core vaccines

Identify at least eight zoonotic diseases and state the prevention measures for each in a clinical setting

Explain isolation, disinfection, and personal protective equipment protocols for an infectious patient

Describe reportable disease obligations and the technician's role in public health reporting

Describe the dental prophylaxis sequence from charting through polishing and home-care instruction

Identify the dental instruments used for scaling, extraction, and polishing and state their care requirements

Explain the anesthesia considerations specific to dental procedures

Describe low-stress handling and restraint techniques for canine, feline, and common exotic patients

Outline normal behavior and developmental milestones across the life stages of dogs and cats

Explain the legal scope of practice and supervision requirements for veterinary technicians in Arizona

Describe record-keeping, informed consent, and confidentiality obligations in veterinary practice

Review all ten domains using a timed full-length practice exam and categorize missed questions by domain

Re-study the two weakest domains identified by practice-exam results

Build a final one-week review schedule targeting remaining weak areas