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| Animal Health Technologists from Alberta |
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| British Columbia Animal Health Technologists |
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| Lab Animal Association of Canada |
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| National Boards for Vet Techs |
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| Emergency/ Critical Care Technicians Academy |
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| Cat Practitioners of America |
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| Network for Hospital Personnel Support |
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| Veterinary Technicians of Internal Medicine |
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| Lab Animal Science Association of America |
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| Horse Practitioners of America |
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| T/F: Vet Techs may perform only MINOR surgeries ina clinic setting. |
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| False- surgeries are NOT to be provided by Techs |
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| T/F Each State writes it's own version of the Vet Practice Act (VPA), modeled by the AVMA standards. |
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| T/F LVT's may administer vaccines. |
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| T/F Only certain states require the VTNE be taken in order to license a vet tech. |
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False- All states require
VTNE( Vet Tech National Exam) |
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| T/F Hospital acquired illnesses are termed Nosocomial. |
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| T/F It is safe to mix disinfection products as long as they are the same color |
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| T/F Rubbing alcohol is a poor disinfectant. |
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| T/F Radiographs may only be taken by personnel 21 years of age. |
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| T/F A quarantine of 10 days is required for and rabies vaccinated animal that has bitten a person. |
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| T/F Microsporum infections are nearly impossible to cure |
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| When referring to the use of hazardous products in the workplace, it is imperative to always _____ first. |
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| Read the label for caution, handling procedures and directions |
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| Material Safety Data Sheet |
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| Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Illegal for Vet Techs to perform
-__________
-__________
-__________
-__________ |
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Diagnose
Prognose
Surgery
Prescriptions |
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| How many sides do a kennel have ( to be cleaned) |
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| Washing hands immediately after a procedure is MOST important when? |
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| Holding an animal that may have Microsporum canis infection |
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| What do Universal Precautions refer to? |
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| Why should the lid of a container NEVER be used as the primary label? |
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| Masks, gloves, goggles, gowns |
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| Medical records must be maintained for a certain amount of time. Although this varies from state to state, the generally accepted minimum storage is ____ years. |
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| The recommended procedure for a rabies vaccinated dog that has just been bitten a person is... |
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| Quarenteen and observe for 10 days |
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| Measures radiation exposur of the person wearing the badge |
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| a Vet Tech Specialist is... |
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| a credentialed tech who meets requirements established my an academy |
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| is the law governing vet medicine in a specific U.S state |
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| In response to a fire, your first responsibily it to... |
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| Notify others about the fire and get out of the building safely if an evacuation is ordered |
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3 examples of Value Added Services
(there are many!) |
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-clinic tours
-open houses
- website
-daycare
-call a tech number
-in-house seminars
-boarding
-training
-grief counseling
-blood banking
-reproduction assistance |
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| Five factors that predispose patients to nosocomail infections |
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-Age (geriatric and pedriatric)
-Dehibilitation disease
-Diagnostic and Medical Procedures
-Long-term hospitalization
-antimicrobial therepy
-Presence of other infections
-surgical hardware
-immunosuppresive disease (FELV) |
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| Control/ Prevention of Nosocomial infections relies on what factors? |
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-Cleanliness
-sanitation
-washing hands
-isolate
-dispose of trash
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| A good rule of thumb to follow when restraining animals for a veterinary care is... |
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| apply minimum effective amount of restraint that will keep the animal and personnel safe |
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| Horses display aggression by... |
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| A duck hunter brings 'Duke', his intact, adult, male, 100-lb, Labrador retriever, in for a heartroom test. He has trained and worked all closely with Duke since the dog was 6 weeks old. You take the otherwise docile dog back to the treatment room, where he suddenly begins to growl, glare and resist restraint. He will not allow you to place a muzzle. What actions will MOST LIKELY result in the most rapid, safe and successful same collection? |
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| Bring the hunter into the treatment room; Duke will probably calm down in the presence of his owner and trainer. |
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| An otherwise docile female animal is most likely to become aggresive toward her human handler when the handler... |
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| appears to be a threat to her suckling young |
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| Generally, the greatest danger to a handler working in cloase proximity to a tied cow's head is... |
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| getting hit in the face when the animal throws its head |
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| One of the most effective ways to capture and restrain a mildly agitated cat is to... |
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| Grasp the scruff of the neck |
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| The most commonly encountered type of attack in veterinary facilites is... |
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The Veterinarian and associated personnel are legally responsible for any injuries to the client while performing a veterinary procedure.
-True or
-False or
-Depending on Vaccination History |
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| Should the punishment of a dog by hanging it or shaking it by the skruff of the neck be used? why? |
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| Method of punishment should NEVER be used because of the risk of injury to the dog |
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| Which type of aggression rarely poses a risk to veterinary hospital personnel durring thier workday? |
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| T/F A handler is less likely to be seriously injured by a kick is she stands very close to (up aganst) a horse's hind quarters rather than 3 feet behind the horse. |
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| If a dog is too large for you to lift onto the examination table by yourself, you should... |
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Either:
-Leave him on the floor to be examined there
-Get help so two of you can lift him |
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| What is a felines first defense? |
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| OSHA Law requires employers to: |
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- Provide employees with appropriate safety equipment
- Train employees in safety procedures and the proper use of safety equipment
- Have a safety program, including education for employees about the inherent risks of their jobs |
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| A proper way to lift heavy objects is to... |
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- Keep your back straight and lift with your legs
- Recruit help if the object is too heavy, especially if it weights over 40 lbs. |
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| If someone demands drugs, money, or other material items while threatening your personal safety in the clinic, what is recommended? |
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-Do not withold the things they demand
-attempt to contact the police if it can be safely done without the person's knowledge |
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| When restraining sheep... |
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| Bring the sheep out of the flock with a companion in order to keep the sheep as calm as possible |
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| When Threatened, horses will... |
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-kick
-bite
-lunge forward
-raise their tail |
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| Fear Induced Aggression will not show what sign? |
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| Which domestic animal does nto have a tapetum? |
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| As a licensed Vet Tech, we have ethical obligations to... |
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-Society
-Clients
- Animals
- Ourselves |
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| When restraining an animal, it is important to NEVER... |
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| let go unless asked to do so |
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| The sense of smell can trigger... |
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-hunger
-fear
- excitement |
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| The Sympathetic Nervous System includes... |
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- Epinephrine release
- Increased Heart Rate
- Increased Blood flow to brain |
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| Which two animals have nearly circumferential vision without moving their heads? |
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| practical uses for computers in Vet Medicine |
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- Financial records
- Invoices to clients
- Mailing Lists
- Monthly Statements
- Budgeting
- Drug log
- Reminders
- Maintaining Records
- Ordering
- Diagnostic Studies
- Scheduling |
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| define Fomite and give examples |
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-inanimate object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms
* Doorknob
* Handels
* Dishes
* Hands
* Cages
* Stethescope |
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| Kills germs on touch surfaces and skin |
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| What is yawning in a horse a good indiction of? |
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| When properly restrained, you can do what to a horse? |
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- Administer oral medications
- Take temp
- Obtain a fecal sample
- Draw blood |
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| communication in horses can be expressed through... |
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- Body Language
- Biting
- Vocalization |
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| T/F Horse have very poor long-term memories |
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| If feeling threatened, a horse's natural instinct is to do what? |
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| run away, then turn around and look at what was bothering it |
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| What are the main tools for horse restaint? |
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| When the whites of a horses eyes begins to show... |
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- the horse is becoming very afraid/ nervous
-it is a good time to take a break |
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| What are the most sensitive parts of a horses body? |
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| What knot should be used to tie a leap rope of a horse? |
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| What organization accredits veterinary technical education programs? |
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NAVTA
(National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) |
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| You are standing alongside the withers of a stalled horse attempting to place a rope around its neck, The best action to take if the horse moves away from you is to.. |
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| Attempt to stay with the horse by moving alongside and holding onto the mane |
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| When the lifted foreleg is used as a means of equine restraint, the person holding the leg should do what? |
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| Fave the rear of the horse |
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| T/F Under any circumstances, the handler should stand on hte same side of the horse as the Vet working on the horse |
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| You approach a new client and her dog in the waiting room of your clinic. The dog lowers her front end and avoids direct eye contact with you. You also notice that her tail is between her legs, and she begins to urinate. What signs is this dog conveing to you? |
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| She is demonstrating a submissive role |
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| Restraint with animal resting on its breastbone |
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| Restraint with animal resting on the side of its body |
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| A small, square restraining pen with a front and back gate |
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| Restraint with animal resting on its back |
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| A device used to fasten together he legs of an animal to prevent straying |
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| What is the left side of a horse? |
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| A nylon, leather, or gauze covering placed over an animal's mounth to prevent biting |
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| A distraction tool used on the upper lip of a horse |
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| The right side of a horse |
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| Complete removal of an animal's testicals |
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| What is a horse under 4 years old that has not had a ffoal called? |
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| What is the gestation period of a cat? |
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frequent hand washing can prevent the spread of
-ringworms
-parvo
-E. Coli
- Sarcoptic Mange
but NOT.... |
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| what is a typical symptom of animals in the "Furious Rabies" stage of rabies? |
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| Tendency to bite at anything |
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| What is the species name of a goat? |
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| What is the species name of a Cow? |
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| What is a Ovariohysterectomy? |
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| Common sterilization procedure involving the complete removal of the ovaries and uterus of a female animal |
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| Camelids are very often... |
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| raised for their wool/ fiber |
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| Were does Porcine parturition on a breading farm usually take place? |
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| Castrated male Pig (porcine) |
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| what is the clinical term for an animal lying down? |
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| what is the length of gestation for a Bovine? |
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| What is the gestation for an Ovine? |
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| What is the length of gestation for a Caprine? |
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| What is the length of gestation for a Canine? |
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| What is the length of gestation for a Feline? |
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| what is the length of gestation for an Equine? |
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| What is the length of gestation for a Porcine? |
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| 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days |
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| What species is kidding refered to? |
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| What is a catrated mal sheep called? |
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| what is parturition of a Feline termed? |
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| How big is a dairy cows flight distance? |
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| The _________ nervous system is responsible for increase in blood flow to the muscles, brain and lungs. |
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| Phenols are cleaners that are toxic to what species? |
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| What is a poor disinfectant but great for making veins pop up for drawing blood? |
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| What are some characteristics of an 'ideal cleaning agent'? |
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-Steralizes
-disinfects
-safe for use on living things
-non-toxic
- no smell |
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How is a Vomeronasal Organ utilized in horses?
What response is seen during this action? |
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-Flehman Response
* Flairing of nostrals
*Blowing |
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| What are some ideal distractions that may be used with a horse? |
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- Treats
- Talking
- Touching
- Twitch |
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| What are the most common Nosocomial agent? |
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| What Nosoxomial agent is most deadly? |
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| Preventing infection by inhibiting growth |
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| What solutuion KILLS Parvo? |
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| describe Quaternary Ammonium |
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- low toxicity
- convenient
- limited effect in presense of organic matter or detergent residue
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| what is the only acceptable deodorizer in the clinical setting? |
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| what are the most common animal related injuries for vet techs? |
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-kicks
-lacerationa
-squeeze injury
-scratch
-bite
-puncture wounds
- fractures and falls |
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| what is the common name for Capnocytophaya? |
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Caring for Hospitalized patients:
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-Initial Triage
-IV Catheter
-Administer Medications
-Fluid Therepy
-Nutritional Therapy
-Monitoring Vitals
-Diagnostic Monitoring
-Overall Comfort
-Pain Management
-Administer Protocols
-Record Keeping
-Feeding Tubes
-Wound Care
-Bandaging |
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| Examples of Clinical Pathology... |
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-Fecal
-Ear Cytology
-Urine
-Hematology
-Skin Scraping
-Fine Needle Aspirates |
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| Nervous/ Fearfull Signs in dogs |
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-ears drawn back or flattened
-tail down and tucked
-cowering close to ground or away from you
-HORIZONTAL retraction of lips (smile)
- avoiding direct eye contact
- Hunched posture |
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| Dominance Aggression signs |
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-Ears pricked back
-Level Stare
-Tail straight out or untucked
-Possible Growling
-VERTICAL retraction of lips (Both canines and incisors visible) |
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| 7 restraint considerations: |
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1) Handle with care- but firm
2) Injury or pain can cause CONFUSION and DISORIENTATION
3) Don't take chances with Hostile or Aggressive animals
4) Attempt to sooth fearfull/nervous animals
5) Age Matters!
6) Pregnancy-handle with care
7- Dominant Animals |
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| What are common reasons for animal restraint? |
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-Examination
-Treatments
-Diagnostic Procedures
-Minor Surgery
-Personal Safety
-Owner safety
-Animal Safety |
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| What are the 2 most imporatant skills for an LVT? |
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-Communication
-Observaton |
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| What is the opposite of the 'fight or flight' response? |
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| Parasympathetic Nervous System |
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