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Quiz Review #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Malpractice: | A conduct that falls below the standard of care which causes harm to the patient. |
| What does AVMA stand for? | American Veterinary Medical Association |
| What is the practice act? | State law governing the practice of veterinary medicine and the legal roles of technicians. (as well as the legal roles of veterinarians and assistants.) |
| Where do you usually take a pulse on a cat or dog? | Femoral artery |
| If your dog is limping what system are you evaluating? | musculoskeletal |
| If a pet has bright red gums what is that a sign of? | septic shock |
| If a pet has yellow gums what is that a sign of? | icterus |
| If you are extracting a tooth and the dr. is in the treatment area and readily available what type of supervision is that? | Immediate |
| If you're evaluating a patient and the Dr. is in the other room on the phone what type of supervision is that? | indirect |
| If the veterinarian ask you to give a fluid bolus, but is out of the room while you do it what type of supervision is that? | Indirect |
| Define Licensed Veterinary Technician: | A person who is formally trained for the specific purpose of assisting a licensed veterinarian in the performance of professional or technical services in the field of veterinary medicine. |
| What are the requirements to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician? | Varies by state, but generally requires an Associate Degree (or x number of years in practice), Completion of the VTNE, and fulfilling the state requirements for certification, registration, or licensure. |
| What is American Veterinary Medical Association? | Association that represents veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. It is structured to work for its' members it acts as a collective voice for it's membership and for the profession |
| What governing body is responsible for the accreditation of veterinary technician educational programs? | The AVMA |
| What is the mission statement of the AVMA? | To improve animal and human health and advance the veterinary medical profession. |
| What is the objective of the AVMA? | To advance the science and art of veterinary medicine, including it's relationship to public health, biological science, and agriculture. |
| What does NAVTA stand for? | National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America |
| What does the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America do? | They are responsible for influencing the future of veterinary technology, they are involved in the decision making process that affects veterinary technology, they foster high standards of veterinary care, and |
| Can a Licensed Veterinary Technician Diagnose? | No |
| Can a Licensed Veterinary Technician give a client a prognoses for the patient? | No |
| What is the most often used venipuncture site on cats and dogs? | Jugular |
| Is a medial saphenous often used for venipuncture on a dog? | No |
| If directed by and thus relaying for the attending veterinarian can a LVT give a prognoses? | Yes |
| Using a red top tube instead of a lavender top tube for a CBC is an example of what? | Incompetence |
| What does VTS stand for? | Veterinary Technician Specialist |
| What is the key difference between a Veterinary Technologist and a LVT? | A Veterinary Technologist typically holds a 4-year Bachelor's degree and meets other requirements set by the certifying board for the field they specialized in while a LVT typically has a 2-year degree. |
| Define Negligence: | A departure from the standard of care |
| Define Incompetence: | lack of knowledge or skill |
| Define Neglect: | Neglects to provide a standard of care |
| Animal left in it's kennel with pee all day is an example of what? | Negligence |
| Define Veterinary Nurse | Title given to veterinary technicians in European countries, not used in the US because some human medical field professionals think "nurse" should be restricted to human medicine. |
| Who is allowed to revoke a license for a veterinary technician? | WSVMA |
| A veterinary technician specialist is also referred to as what? | Board-certified technician |
| What is required to become a VTS? | Advance Knowledge in a particular field, min amount of hrs, letters of recommendations, skills list, case logs/reports, and 3 years in the field, and they have to pass an exam focused on that specialty. |
| What is the difference between Certified and Registered/Licensed? | Certification is given by a non-governmental body that regulates persons eligible to perform vet medicine. Registered/Licensed are required to take a national and state exam and complete CE, it's maintained by the government. |
| What is the first half the Veterinary Technician's oath? | I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and service for animals by alleviating animal suffering and by promoting public health. |
| What is the second half the Veterinary Technician's oath? | I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession's Cod of Ethics and furthering my knowledge and competence through commitment to lifelong learning. |
| Is an LVT permitted to perform surgery? | No |
| Is an LVT permitted to prescribe medicine? | No |
| Is an LVT permitted to administer or dispense drugs, medicines or appliances? | No |
| What is an LVT not permitted to do? | Any activity which represents the practice of veterinary medicine or which requires the knowledge, skill, and training of a licensed veterinarian. |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to perform dental extractions? | Immediate |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to perform anesthetic induction (including intubation)? | Direct |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to apply casts or splints? | Direct |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to administer blood? | Direct |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to monitor and maintain anesthesia? | Direct |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to administer IP injections? | Direct |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to Float teeth? | Direct |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to perform closure, including suturing, of prepared skin wounds or gingival incisions? | Direct |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to place arterial or central vein catheters? | Direct |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to give IV injections into an un-catheetrized vein? | Indirect |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to perform centesis? | Indirect |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to unobstructed bladder catheterization? | Indirect |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to do fecals? | Indirect |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to perform ECGs? | Indirect |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to take blood pressure? | Indirect |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to perform urinalysis? | Indirect |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to perform hematology or microbiology tests? | Indirect |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to placement or use of a nasogastric or orogastric tube for gavage or lavage? | Indirect |
| What type of supervision is required for an LVT to perform ophthalmic tests? | Indirect |
| What is included in signalment? | age, breed, sex, reproductive status |
| Define icterus | technical term for jaundice or liver failure |
| What are the steps to a good physical exam? | Assess general appearance/initial observations, Signlament, take history, assess body condition, take vital signs, head to toe Physical Exam, ASA assessment |
| What type of questions should you ask? | tailor to the individual and open ended, avoid being judgmental or using technical jargon |
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