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VA 101 Exam 1 Review
VA 101 Exam 1 Review
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updated 04/04/2023
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1
The rules for accepting a travelers check are what?
the signature must match the ID of person issuing the check
must be signed in front of the recipient
all of the answers are correct
must match the previous signature on the face of the check
2
Communication barriers can be avoided by which of the following:
anxiety/panic
resisting change/being stubborn
impatience/poor time management
listening/paying attention
3
A Veterinary Technician is considered fully credentialed when:
They have been properly trained by a veterinarian
They are admitted to vet school
They have hands on experience
They have passed the VTNE given by the state
4
Responsibilities of a receptionist include which of the following:
all of the answers are correct
have a pleasant,confident & understandable voice
greet clients
interpret medical records
5
All team members who witness an accident that has taken place at the clinic should...
do nothing so the clinic does not get sued
none of the answers are correct
call the police
immediately write down the facts/take a picture (if applicable)
6
Kennel attendants are responsible for:
knowledge of cleaning chemicals
communicating with team members & excellent customer service
all of the above
having patience w/ clients & pets
7
A good groomer should be able to explain communicable diseases and zoonotic potential
True
False
8
I suspect a client is abusing their animal. I should:
Nothing, it is not your responsibility
Document it in the record
Take their animal from them
Report it to the proper authorities
9
Owners respond best to loud high pitched voices on the phone:
False
True
10
This critical competency means being open to change & flexible work methods & adapting to changes
Complience
Emotional Intelligence
Adaptability
Retention
11
The practice manager decides on hiring staff, the budget and purchasing for the clinic.
False
True
12
At least 5% of the gross revenue should be set aside for staff continuing education?
True
False
13
The office manager oversees the front office staff and trains the receptionist?
True
False
14
My dog and I are flying to France-which certificate do I need?
Rabies certificate
Health certificate
Medical Record
Travel Sheet
15
The credit card was declined--what should I do?
Refuse them future service
send them home with the receipt to pay later
Take their pet as collateral
Quietly let the client know and ask about a different type of payment
16
Who sets the SOC in the veterinary practice?
the veterinarian
the practice manager
the office manager
the receptionist
17
Any member of the staff can be held responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of patients
True
False
18
Receptionists are responsible for:
All of the above
answering the phone using a pleasant,confident & understandable voice
monitoring client conversation in the lobby
preventing child interaction & pet behavior in the lobby
19
Instituting a salary freeze will help take a veterinary hospital to the next level?
True
False
20
Defined as assessing how best to solve problems and determining when & how change is needed
human skills
management skills
leadership skills
conceptual skills
21
What can a negative practice culture lead to?
All of the answers are correct
high turnover rates
loss of clients
lack of productivity
22
When walking patients outside to potty; the area should be...
fenced in for safety
away from the building
cleaned once daily
concrete to prevent spread of disease
23
Without MVV's (mission,value, vision) owners operate the practice w/out which of the following.
the ability to implement policies and procedures
direction for team members
all of the answers are correct
a clearly defined path for success
24
This organization is designed to be the voice of the veterinary technician
NCVEI
NAVTA
AVMA
AAHA
25
What are the top issue(s) that cause conflict in the workplace?
lack of communication
lack of training
all of the answers are correct
gossip
26
Effective Leadership qualities include:
Dominating, Challenging, Hard working
Unsupportive, Laid-Back, Untruthful
Lazy, Uninterested, Fat
Sincerity, Motivating, Supportive
27
Staff job descriptions, roles & duties are found where?
SDS
employee manual
office procedures manual
veterinary information network
28
Components of great leadership include which of the following:
Enable/empower collaboration w/in the team
Challenge the status quo; which leads to innovation when change is needed
Encourage staff through accomplishments & recognition
all of the answers are correct
29
The client/patient intake form should include:
Patient information (name/breed/etc)
Both answers are correct
Neither answer is correct
Owner contact information & signature
30
A good groomer should be responsible for recognizing abnormalities with pets:
False
True
31
The ability to understand people and what motivates them
management skills
technical skills
human skills
diabetic skills
32
What can a negative practice culture lead to?
lack of productivity
high turnover rates
loss of clients
All of the answers are correct
33
A Pet Insurance agent just came by the clinic and wants to put up some advertisements. Who do I ask for permission?
Office Manager
Phyllis the receptionist
Practice Manager
Veterinarian
34
What is the role of a meeting facilitator?
allow team members to ask questions
keep the meeting on schedule
all of the answers are correct
not allowing negativity to control the meeting
35
Increasing salaries plays a role in Employee Development?
True
False
36
Facial piercings and tattoos are considered unprofessional at work:
True
False
37
Emotional Intelligence is being able to identify,assess & understand or control one's emotions
True
False
38
Everyone hates being put on hold--how long should a client be placed there?
just call them back
5 minutes or less
1 minute or less
as long as needed
39
The most efficient location in the hospital should be the front?
False
True
40
What is the safest protocol for animals in the lobby?
They should all be muzzled
Aggressive animals should wait in the car
Cats in carriers & dogs on leashes
Have two seperate entrances
41
The boxes in clinic storage are full of credit card slips--I can throw them out after__ years:
1
9
7
5
42
Communication barriers can include which of the following...
being impatient
being resistant to change
being preoccupied
All of the above
43
SMART--what does the S stand for?
Smart
Specific
Sustainability
Sadness
44
The Master list/master sheet is the best place to find:
A list of complaints from the owner
A Health Summary/status for the patient
Only vaccine history
The Health Certificate Copy
45
The responsibility of the hospital manager include which of the following duties?
setting budgets
hiring staff
all of the answers are correct
purchasing decisions
46
SOP stands for what:
Standard Operating Promotions
Standard Operating Protocols
Special Owner & Patient
Standard of Care
47
Triage can best be defined as:
Taking the least important medical issue first
Taking the most critical medical issue first
used in Emergency Medicine only
Getting through cases as quickly as possible
48
Exams rooms need to be cleaned only when visible hair/dirt is present.
True
False
49
Clinic phone operations should do the following:
answer calls by the second ring
provide hold music for clients if longer than 4 minutes
Use an answering machine for overflow calls
all of the above
50
When dealing with an angry client you should:
Ask them to leave before you have call the police
Take them to a quiet room and listen
Use the same tone of voice they are using
Let them vent their frustrations in the lobby for everyone to hear
51
The receptionist should be able to: (may be more than one answer!)
discuss diagnosis
greet clients and manage records
handle payments
provide client counseling
52
The internet should be used for:
everything, since the internet NEVER lies!
medical advice
supplementing information for clients
a guide book for diagnosing patients
53
Consent forms are explained so that owners understand treatment options and agree to pay for them.
False
True
54
Which of these does NOT encourage Employee Development:
continuing education
great leadership
longer lunch breaks
a pleasant, efficient working environment
55
Which is
not
a barrier to effective communication?
making eye contact
cultural difference
language
team members inability to communicate