Question | Answer |
Which stage of grief is the normal mechanism that buffers humans from unbearable reality. | Denial |
This stage of grieving can prevent a person from functioning normally. | Depression |
The most common reason that a pet owner decides to have a pet euthanized is: | suffering of the animal |
The number one reason a client may change veterinarians after euthanasia of their pet is | the lack of care and concern on the part of the vet and staff |
The most important aspect of euthanasia is | communication |
When using an intraperitoneal injection for euthanasia, how long may it take? | 15 minutes |
What is a normal reaction from a pet during euthanasia that we should let the owner know about? | Vocalizing, struggle, urinate, defecate, gasp |
Ulcers, gastroenteritis, heartburn, nausea, and insomnia are all signs of what condition that can affect veterinary personnel? | Burnout |
What is the overall goal of restraint? | Safety of the animal and the staff |
Should you ever scruff a dog, perform an alpha roll, or shove their face in their own excrement? | NO!!!! Unless you want to get bit. |
What do we call it when we give animals human behaviors or emotions? | Anthropomorphism |
Giving a dog a treat after it has eliminated outside is an example of | positive reinforcement |
Squirting a cat with water when it jumps on the counter is an example of: | Positive punishment |
Putting a puppy in time out for 10 minutes when he will not stop barking is an example of: | negative punishment |
What is another name for the chief complaint? | Presenting complaint |
A question about if a dog is on flea/tick prevention is part of the dog's environmental history, past medical history, or medication history? | Medication |
What is another name for differential diagnosis? | Rule out |
Difficulty breathing due to stenotic nares is most commonly seen in which kinds of dogs...think category, not breed... | brachycephalic |
In dogs and cats where do we feel for the pulse at? | femoral artery |
The age, species, breed, color, and reproductive status of a patient is all considered: | Signalment |
The first step to take when attempting to handle a large, aggressive dog is: | To catch them by their neck with a leash or catch pole |
What part of the SOAP forms do RVTs commonly fill out? | S/O |
What does OSHA stand for? | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
Controlled drugs are regulated by who? | DEA |
The laws that govern the practice of veterinary medicine and the legal roles of veterinary technicians are outlined in what document? | The Practice Act |
What are the 4 things illegal for RVTs to do? | Diagnose, prescribe, prognosis, surgery |
What does AVMA stand for? | American Veterinary medical Assocation |
Who is NAVTA? | National Organization for Vet Techs |
Who is responsible for accreditation of RVT programs in the US? | AVMA |
The computer case and monitor should be dusted at least how often? | Weekly |
Inside the computer case should be cleaned how often? | Every 2-3 months |
At the end of every day someone in the practice should make sure this is performed to make sure information is not lost. | Back up |
What area of the hospital is made up of reception, exam rooms, lab, pharmacy, and rest rooms? | Outpatient |
A refrigerator in the ward/kennel area that holds specimens cannot contain what? | People food |
Clipping and scrubbing a patient should be done before or after they are moved into the surgery suite? | Before |
The most difficult part of doing inventory is: | Make sure you are not over stocked or under stocked |
What is the largest expense in a vet hospital? | Staff |
What primary factor attracts clients? | Location |
Who is the most important person in the vet clinic? | Client!! |
What is the main reason cats become aggressive at the vet? | Fear |
Vet Techs can delegate tasks to who? | Vet Assistants |
What is the name of the national exam given to vet techs? | Veterinary Technician National Exam |
What does it mean to be cross trained? | Trained to do tech work and receptionist |
Specialties for RVTs are regulated by who? | NAVTA |
What is the term for permanently having your license removed? | Revocation |
What is immediate supervision? | Vet is in direct sight or hearing |
If a vet is not on the premises but maintains constant communication, this is referred to as: | Indirect supervision |
The S portion of SOAP stand for? | Subjective |
The O portion of SOAP stands for? | Objective |
The A portion of SOAP stands for? | Assessment |
The P portion of SOAP stands for? | Plan |
How many sides are there to a cage? | 7 |
What color ink should you use when writing in a record? | Black or blue |
To correct a mistake in a medical record what should you do? | One line and initial |
Can you discuss records to outside sources? | No |
Which schedule of controlled substances has the least potential for abuse? | Schedule V |
If a client insists on restraining their own pet and gets bit, is the clinic liable? | Yes |
A medication that is prescribed as PRN should be given how often? | As needed |
An oral vitamin and mineral solution is to be given quid, the client gives the medication at 8am, the next treatment should be given when? | 2pm the same day |
To collect blood from a cephalic vein, the animal should be in what position? | Sternal recumbency |
What is the normal temperature range for dogs and cats? | 99-102 |
When the heart rate does not match the pulse we call this what? | Pulse deficit |
When a larger breed barrel chested dog breaths in and out and the heart rate speeds up and slows accordingly, this is known as? | Sinus arrhythmia |
What is the abbreviation OD? | Right eye |
What do you commonly use in a vet office to stop the bleeding of a quick? | Stiptic powder or silver nitrate sticks |
The opening of the anal glands are where in reference to a clock? | 8 and 4 |
What is a normal capillary refill time in a dog? | 1-2 seconds |
What vein is found in the rear leg of a dog? | Lateral saphenous |
When drawing blood, the bevel of the needle is up or down? | Up |
If giving a drug intravenous, then the abbreviation would be what? | IV |
The accepted abbreviation for the oral route of drugs is? | PO |
The abbreviation meaning treatment is? | Tx |
The abbreviation meaning every is? | q |
BAR | Bright, alert, responsive |
Dx | Diagnosis |
MM | mucus membrane |
EDUD | eating, drinking, urinating, defecating |
UA | urinalysis |
BID | twice daily or every 12 hours |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
BCS | body condition score |
PLR | pupillary light response |
SQ | subcutaneously |
EOD | every other day |
HBC | hit by car |
DOA | dead on arrival |
itching | pruritis |
Sleepiness/laziness out of the ordinary | Lethargic |
Not eating | anorexia |
Pus like material | purulent |
Pinna | ear flap |
Carpus | wrist |
Lateral recumbency | Patient laying on their side |
venipuncture | drawing blood |
polyuria | increased urinating |
anthropomorphism | giving human emotions/behaviors to animals |
silver nitrate sticks | used to cauterize bleeding nails |
positive reinforcement | rewards good behavior |
euthanasia | relieving suffering humanely |
client-patient-doctor relationship | needed for treatment or meds |
dorsal recumbency | sternal |
DEA | Drug enforcement administration |
USDA | United States Department of Agriculture |
AAHA | American Animal Hospital Association |
RVT | Registered Veterinary Technician |
LVT | Licensed Veterinary Technician--same as RVT |
VTS | Veterinary Technology Specialist |
VA | Veterinary Assistant |
DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |