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VETT-1040 Introduction to Veterinary Technician
VETT-1040 Introduction to Veterinary Technician
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1
The practice act serves to protect :
The client
The public
The hospital
The patient
2
CBC's, differential counts, morphological examination of blood, urinalysis, fecal analysis are things _______ do
Receptionists
Veterinary assistants
Veterinary technicians
Veterinarians
3
NAVTA stands for:
National Association of Veterinary Technologists of America
National Associaton of Veterinary Technicians of America
National Association of Veterinary Technicians of Austria
None of the above
4
Step 5 of the practice model states
gather additional data
(go back to step 1 )
True
False
5
Who wrote the code of ethics?
The state
AVMA
NAVTA
CVTEA
6
Who provides a standardized list of criteria and assistance for societies interested in attaining academy status?
NAVTA
CVTS
AVMA
None of the above
7
Typically how much school does a DVM or VMD do?
4 year bachelors degree, 4 years at an AVMA accrecited vet school
2 years at a accredited vet school, 2 years at college to obtain associates
4 years at an AVMA accredited veterinary school
None of the above
8
Salary for veterinary technicians is expected to grow __% between 2014-2024
10
17
23
19
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Treatment rooms is usually considered the central hub of the hospital
False
True
10
The VTNE is composed of ____ multiple choice questions
150
200
125
100
11
What are some private practices that veterinary technicians can work at?
All of the above
Companion animal
Mixed animal
Large animal
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LVT= Licensed Veterinary Technician
True
False
13
Code of ethics: Vet techs shall remain competent through a commitment to _____ _____.
Compassion and knowledge
All of the above
Providing excellant care
Life long learning
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Who is known as the father of veterinary technology?
Marianne Tear
Walter E. Collins
David Prien
Claude Bourgelat
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RVT- Registered Veterinary Technician
True
False
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Step 3 of the practice model is to
develop a care plan and interventions
, how should you do this?
Develop a plan of care based on what the books says to do
Develop a plan of care, using the internet for answers with your phone
All of the above
Develop a written plan of care, using critcal and creative thinking
17
Who employs veterinarians who have completed special training in an aspect of veterinary medicine
Specialty or referral practices
Large animal practice
Emergency practices
Companion animal clinics
18
Brief patient history, weight. Assess vaccines and materials needed for visit. collect blood, skin, urine, feces if need
Performed in the waiting area
Performed in the treatment room
Performed in the exam room
Performed in the surgical room
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A structured approach to patient care, ensures consistent care to each patient is the purpose for what?
Veterinarians
Veterinary technicians
The pratice model
The practice act
20
Vet Techs may pursue management opportunity and become ________ and be responsible for ________.
A lead tech: assisting in all surgeries so you can become a veterinarian
The boss: Making sure everything runs smoothly, keeping people in line
Hospital manager : over sees staff, hiring, scheduling, inventory, etc
None of the above
21
Who wrote the model practice act?
The state
AVMA
NAVTA
CVTEA
22
Most states require vet techs to attend_____ to maintain licensure
Other hospitals
All of the above
Continuing education classes
Meetings
23
How much school does a veterinary technician require?
1 year at an AVMA accredited school
3 years at an AVMA accredited school
4 years at an AVMA accreited school
2 years at an AVMA accredited school
24
Code of ethics: Vet Techs shall ___ and ___ the suffering of animals with competence and compassion
Support; End
None of the above
Prevent; Relieve
Aid; Relieve
25
Who wrote the veterinary technician oath?
NAVTA
CVTEA
The state
AVMA
26
Math, science and critical thinking, interpersonal, compassion, strong sense of self are skills a ______ should have
Veterinary Technician
Veterinarian
Kennel Assistant
Receptionist
27
After graduating from an AVMA accretided school, you are now a licensed technician
False
True
28
Vet tech is usually responsible for what things before going to the operating room?
calculating anesthetic agents
All of the above
No food or drink (urination before surgery)
induction and maintenance of anesthesia
29
Who writes the rules and regulations for veterinary medicine?
CVTEA
The State Board
AVMA
NAVTA
30
After graduation you must complete: ____ in order to be a license veterinary technician
Continuing education
All of the above
State licensure if needed
The veterinary technician national examination
31
Violations that bear directly on the licensees conduct in practicing this profession are:
Technical Violations- not following the practice act
Substantive Violations- Fraud, animal abuse, misrepresentaion
32
Who accredits vet tech programs in the US?
NAVTA
CVTEA
AVMA
CVTS
33
What are the 4 things a vet tech CANNOT do
All of the above
Prescribe
Prognose/ Diagnose
Perform surgery
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Professionalism :
All of the above
Apperance
Conduct (in and outside of the clinic)
Communication
35
CVT- Certified Veterinary Technician
True
False
36
Code of ethics: Vet Techs shall aid ____ and ____ by providing .......
Patients; Clients, competence and compassion
Society; Animals, excellant care and services
All of the above
Animals; Society, education and knowledge
37
Code of ethics: Promote public health by assisting with control of __________.
Bacteria
Viruses
Nosocomial infectons
Zoonotic diseases
38
What are factors that affect salary as a veterinary technician?
Field of interest
All of the above
Level of experience
Location
39
Assisting vet tech and veterinarian with restraint, setting up equipment, cleaning, feeding and exercising patients:
none of the above
is the receptionist
is the vet assistant
is the kennel assistant
40
CVTEA stands for:
Commitee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
Commitee on Veterinary Technologist Education and Activities
None of the above
Commitee on Veterinary Technician Education and Advancements
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Professional conduct in the workplace:
All of the above
Honesty, positivity, respectful
Be tactful, aware and committed
Teamplayer, attentive to concerns
42
Step 2 of the practice model says to
identify and prioritze patient evaluations,
how should you categorize them?
Relates to the client (owner)
All of the above
Relates to acute physical and psychological pain
Relates to risk of potential problems in the future
43
What Vet Techs were first called until 1989?
Veterinary Technicians
Animal Health Technicians
Animal Nurse Technicians
Veterinary Health Technicians
44
Code of ethics: Vet techs shall protect _______ provided by clients, unless required by law or to promote public health.
The facility
None of the above
Confidential information
The public
45
Veterinarians who are _____ ______ have completed educational program and exam in a particular field.
Currently working
None of the above
Licensed
Board Certified
46
What year did Walter E. Collins establish veterinary technicians as a career?
1950s
1940s
1960s
1970s
47
How many windows are available for the VTNE? How long are they?
4, 30 days in August, September, October
3, 30 days in March, July, November
3, 30 days in April, May, June
None of the above
48
Who is the leader in shaping and supporting the profession of veterinary technicians in the US?
NAVTA
AVMA
CVTEA
CVTS
49
Step 4 of the practice model says to
evaluate patient response
, what does this mean?
Ensures that the patients condition is monitored as it improves/worsens
you develop a written plan of care, using critcal and creative thinking
All of the above
Data gathered via evaluations and execute the solution
50
Step 1 of the practice model says to
gather information,
what type of information should you get?
Brief history from client, vital signs, HR, RR, BP
Objective Data- Measureable patient information
Subjective Data- Observations
All of the above
51
Behaviorist, Equine, Nutrition, Clinical pathology are examples of what?
None of the above
Secondary fields
Fields of interest
Specialized fields
52
What are some standards of accredidation for veterinary technician schools?
All of the above
Physial facilities and equipment
Institutional accreditations
Finances, organization, communications
53
what are some of the main categories on the VTNE?
Behavior, training techniques, animal care, surgery techniques
Pharmacology, dentistry, surgical nursing, anesthesia, pain management
All of the above
Nutrition, anatomy and physiology
54
What are other places a vet tech can work besides a hospital or clinic?
All of the above
Veterinary product sales
Research facility
Zoo
55
Though receptionists usually work front desks, Vet Techs should still know how to use...
All of the above
Phones
Computer systems and practice management software
Making appointments
56
How much school does a veterinary technologist require?
3 years at an AVMA accredited school
2 years at an AVMA accredited school
1 year at an AVMA accredited school
4 years at an AVMA accreited school
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A licensee may be prosecuted and disciplined for misconduct, even if it did not cause harm to the animal:
Substansive violation- crimes of moral turpitude
None of the above
Considered a fireable offense
Technical violation- not following the practice act