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| -What item(s) should you be wearing when preparing to take a radiographic image? |
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- Thyroid Protector
- Dosimeter Badge
- Lead apron
- Lead gloves |
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| The administrative body that regulates the practice of veterinary medicine and technology is presided over at which level of government? |
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| The primary law governing the practice of the profession is called: |
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| Which rule is promulgated by the executive branch or independent agencies and reviewed by a variety of entities? |
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| In Ohio, you would contact whom to register as a veterinary technician? |
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| How would you handle a case in which the veterinarian asks you as an RVT to euthanize a pet which the owner wants to “get rid of” because they are moving and don’t want to take it with them. |
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| - Ask the veterinarian if you could talk to the owner and see if they would consider relinquishing ownership to you so that you could re-home the pet. |
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| When it comes to professional ethics, a veterinary technician is beholden to which of the following entities? |
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A) State Boards
B) NAVTA
C) All of these answers are correct
D) The technician’s personal ethics
ALL |
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| The most severe sanction the board can give is: |
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| Disciplinary hearings are: |
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| Which of these is NOT a zoonotic disease? |
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- Parvovirus*
- Panleukopenia
- Chlamydia
- Pinkeye or Conjunctivitis |
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| Susie Vetechio is preparing to hold an animal for an xray, what can she do so that she doesn’t have to worry about cancer in the future? |
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| David takes an animal to surgery – what should he routinely do to protect himself from Waste Anesthetic Gases? |
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| - Check the anesthesia machine for leaks |
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| The agency which provides rules and regulations in order to keep you safe in the workplace is known as: |
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| Cytotoxic chemicals are typical of those used in _____________; and are dangerous because they ____________________. |
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| - The treatment of cancer patients; kill cells |
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| Which of these is a zoonotic disease? |
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- Rabies *
- Lyme Disease
- Ringworm
- Sarcoptic Mange
- Giardia
- Coccidia
- Toxoplasma |
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- AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) to lead the profession by advocating for its members and advancing the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health.
- CVMA (Canadian Veterinary Medical Association) the national voice for the veterinary profession dedicated to serving and representing the veterinarians of Canada. The Association is committed to excellence within the profession and to the well-being of animals. It promotes public awareness of the contribution of animals and veterinarians to society.
- NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) The mission of NAVTA is to represent and promote the profession of veterinary technology. NAVTA provides direction, education, support and coordination for its members and works with other allied professional organizations for the competent care and humane treatment of animals.
- CVTEA (Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities) under the auspices of the AVMA. a program of accreditation of training for animal technicians.
- AAVSB (American Association of Veterinary State Boards) The AAVSB is a nonprofit corporation with 501(c)(3) status from the IRS and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. The AAVSB is an association of regulatory boards whose membership includes 59 jurisdictions, licensing boards in veterinary medicine. Membership includes all of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and six Canadian provinces: Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia. (The VTNE is under contractual agreement with AAVSB and PES), |
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| What does NAVTA stand for? |
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| - The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) |
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| In Ohio what is the acronym for our administrative governing agency? |
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| - OVMLB (Ohio Veterinary Medicine Licensing Board. |
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| T/F Mrs. Carpenter asks you for medical advice, you can give her what you feel is the correct diagnosis or prognosis. |
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| - FALSE (only Veterinarians can prescribe, diagnose, prognoses,perform surgery and attest to health status). |
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| Briefly describe how you maintain and renew your license. |
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- To renew your license you will be required to fill out a renewal application and pay a renewal fee. This is to determine if the licensee is fit to hold the license.
- Most jurisdictions will expect you to complete continuing education to renew their license. Many states offer credits from the AVMA, NAVTA, RACE of the AAVSB.
-10 credit hours/year (at least 6 scientific). |
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| Describe how you would clean up a spill of hazardous material. |
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- minor spills of most chemicals can be cleaned up with paper towels or absorbent material (e.g. kitty litter) and disposed of in the trash.
- Dangerous chemical spills such as mercury require special procedures. (Before using new chemical refer to MSDS, on spill cleaning). When cleaning up an spill, wear protective gloves and any other required special equipment required by MSDS.
- Keep other people and animals away from spill until safe.
- Unless prohibited by MSDS, wash spill site and any contaminated equipment with a detergent soap and water -- not a disinfecting soap. |
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| Describe any 4 of the 11 Codes of Ethics. |
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1. Veterinary technicians shall aid society and animals by providing excellent care and services for animals.
2. Veterinary technicians shall prevent and relieve the suffering of animals with competence and compassion.
3. Veterinary technicians shall remain competent through commitment to life-long learning.
4. Veterinary technicians shall promote public health by assisting with the control of zoonotic diseases and educating the public about these diseases.
5. Veterinary technicians shall collaborate with other members of the veterinary medical profession in efforts to ensure quality health care services for all animals.
6. Veterinary technicians shall protect confidential information provided by clients, unless required by law or to protect public health.
7. Veterinary technicians shall assume accountability for individual professional actions and
judgments.
8. Veterinary technicians shall safeguard the public and the profession against individuals deficient in
professional competence or ethics.
9. Veterinary technicians shall assist with efforts to ensure conditions of employment consistent with the excellent care for animals.
10. Veterinary technicians shall uphold the laws/regulations that apply to the technician's responsibilities as a member of the animal health care team.
11. Veterinary technicians shall represent their credentials or identify themselves with specialty organizations only if the designation has been awarded or earned. |
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| What does the acronym WAGS stand for? |
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| What does OSHA stand for? Describe its role in a veterinary practice |
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- OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Enforces federal laws that help ensure a safe work place for American workers. |
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| Define Zoonotic Disease. Give an example. |
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- an infectious disease that can be passed from animals to humans.
- Ex: Rabies, Lyme Disease, Ringworm, Giardia, Toxoplasmosis. |
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| Define non-zoonotic disease. Give ex: |
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- not a serious concern for human health but can be transmitted to other animals by humans.
- Ex: Parvovirus, panleukopenia |
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| Which is the best form of communication? |
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| The Veterinary Technician can: |
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| A VTS us a veterinary technician who: |
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| - has been reviewed and approved for specialist status by the academy. |
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| - the bottom part of the rear foot. |
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| Where should the surgical preparation of an animal take place? |
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| - In the treatment room, close to the surgery room. |
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| Doctor orders a thoracic film of an animal that has been hit by a car. He orders a dorsal-ventral film and left and right laterals when doing the thoracic x-rays. How do you position the animal on the table to get a dorsal-ventral film of its thorax? |
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| - On its belly, with the x-ray beam pointed at the back above its heart. |
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| The "hock" in hoofed animals refers to the: |
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| - back leg "ankle" or tarsal joint. |
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| If I cut Private in half longitudinally (from head to tail), what plane am I describing? |
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| How old do you have to be in order to participate in the radiation of pet? |
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| A veterinary hospitals is: |
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| - a facility that performs both outpatient and in-patient procedures- has the ability to care for pets overnight. |
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| Which is NOT part of being a professional member of the team? |
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| - Heavy makeup, facial piercings, tattoos. |
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| A veterinary technician who holds a 4 year bachelors degree of Science from an AVMA accredited college is considered a......? |
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| - Veterinary Technologist. |
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| The acronym for the national organization for Veterinary Technicians is: |
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| How do you prevent nosocomial infections> |
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| Which is NOT the correct form of written communication? |
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