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AS110 Final Review (Venipuncture -> End of Life Care)
AS110 Final Review (Venipuncture -> End of Life Care)
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1
What is the maximum number of times the telephone should be allowed to ring at the clinic before it is answered?
7
5
1
3
2
Client comes in to ask about the ideal vaccination schedule for her new 7wk old puppy, you tell her:
Distemper at 12, 16, 20 weeks with rabies at 12+ weeks
Distemper at 8, 12, 16 weeks with rabies at 1 year of age
Distemper at 8, 12, 16 weeks with rabies at 12+ weeks
Distemper at 8, 12, 16 weeks with rabies at 8 weeks
3
Which AKC group does this breed fall into: Australian Sheperd
Herding
Terrier
Working
Toy
4
Which of the following accounts for the largest percentage of expenses associated with running a veterinary practice?
personnel costs
Drugs & supplies
Retail products
Rent & equipment
5
Which AKC group does this breed fall into: Greyhound
Hound (sight hound)
Hound (scent hound)
Non-Sporting
Working group
6
Which AKC group does this breed fall into: Rottweiler
Non-Sporting
Working
Sporting
Hound
7
Which of the following breeds is most commonly affected with intervertebral disk disease?
Dachshund
Irish Setter
Dalmatian
Great Dane
8
What room must be separated from the rest of the hospital?
Isolation
Laundry
Treatment
X-Ray
9
The most important skill that a successful hospital manager can have is the ability to
Terminate employees
Schedule work hours so all busy times and areas are well staffed
Communicate well with others
Hire new employees
10
Which best defines a cat with three fur colors (black, orange, white), usually female; if male they have XXY genotype?
Pinto
Calico
Munchkin
Merle
11
Financial report used to evaluate the financial performance of a practice for a specific period of time
Income statement
Net worth statement
Balance sheet
Profit and loss statement
12
What highly contagious disease is passed though feces and infects puppies? This is a core vaccine.
Distemper
Parvovirus
Rabies
Influenza
13
Which AKC group does this breed fall into: American Staffie
Toy
Sporting
Herding
Terrier
14
What venipuncture site is being used? Which recumbency? What occlusion site?
Right cephalic vein, sternal/ventral recumbency, right above elbow joint
Lateral saphenous vein, sternal recumbency, below elbow joint
Jugular vein, ventral recumbency, thoracic inlet
Left cephalic vein, dorsal recumbency, above the elbow
15
Animals used in research and teaching institutions are registered by which government agency?
AVMA
HSUS
(AWA) USDA
VMB
16
How can hemolysis be prevented?
use a smaller gauge needle
use strong pressure on plunger of syringe when drawing blood
do not press plunger on syringe when depositing blood into vacutainer
shake the vacutainer to mix anticoagulant with blood sample
17
What is the most common mode of transmission of canine Adenovirus-2
Fecal-oral
Respiratory aerosolized droplets
Bite wounds
Sexual transmission
18
Which vein is not a common to use for venipuncture in cats?
lateral saphenous
cephalic
jugular
medial saphenous
19
Define inefficient
Wasteful of time, energy or materials
A periodic survey of all goods and materials in stock
A detailed financial statement of predicted costs for a business
Decreasing value - used to deduct certain expenses from taxes over time
20
Which breed is commonly affected with the disease/condition: Skin & Ear Allergies/Infections
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Basset Hound
Great Dane
21
Which dog breed frequently has urate crystals in its urine?
Chihuahua
German sheperd
Cocker spaniel
Dalmatian
22
The diagnostic test known as ____ should be administered to a cat prior to administering the ____ vaccine.
Heartworm, heartworm
Giardia, FVRCP
Feline leukemia, FeLV
FIP, rabies
23
Left lateral recumbency is appropriate for venipuncture of which vein in the cat?
right cephalic
left jugular
left medial saphenous
left lateral saphenous
24
Unvaccinated 1yo dog comes in and receives Rabies & DAPP vaccines, 30m later begins diarrhea, vomiting & breathing hard
Secondary contraction of rabies from the vaccine
Local allergic reaction to the intranasal vaccination
Anaphylaxis
Mild vaccine reaction
25
Which employee is responsible for making sure ALL rooms and surfaces are kept clean and orderly in a clinic?
All of the above.
Receptionist
RVT
UA and/or kennel assistant
26
What percentage of communication is nonverbal?
10%
Less that 5%
60% or more
30%
27
Which breed is commonly affected with the disease/condition: Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV)
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Husky
Cocker Spaniel
28
Find the term that best defines inpatient facility offering overnight hospitalization
Shopped fees
Ward
Hospital
Nosocomial infection
29
What is the format of the VTNE?
Short answer and multiple choice questions
Multiple choice questions
Essay questions
Short answer questions
30
For most core vaccines, a recommended length of time between initial and booster during the initial vaccine series
8 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
2 weeks
31
What disease causes suppression of allow white blood cells in cate? (This is a core vaccine)
FIP
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Panleukopenia
Calicivirus
32
Which breed is commonly affected with the disease/condition: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Pug
Basset Hound
Cocker Spaniel
Husky
33
What chemical is used to make the vein easier to see and disinfect the injection site?
hydrogen peroxide
alcohol
Rescue
sterile water
34
Clinical signs of phlebitis include all the following EXCEPT:
warm to the touch
Pus
swelling
erythema
35
When holding off a cephalic vein for venipuncture the holder must do which of the following?
Hold the pet in dorsal recumbency
Rotate the vein medially
Press down into the jugular furrow
Rotate the vein laterally
36
When must the RVT license be renewed?
Each year
Every five years
Every other year
Every January
37
Which vein is not common to use in dogs?
Medial saphenous
Cephalic
Jugular
Lateral saphenous
38
Killed virus
An inactivated vaccine + adjuvant added to stimulate an immune response
Vaccine prepared from a whole killed bacteria
A live vaccine that has been attenuated to weaken its ability to infect
39
Find the term that best defines infection acquired at the veterinary clinic/hospital
Parvovirus
Depreciation
Idiopathic infection
Nosocomial infection
40
Which of the following must be reported?
Client owns ferret without permit
Dog has injuries suggestive of a stage dog fight
Outdoor cat was declawed
Dog consumed marijuania
41
What relationship must be established before a DVM may prescribe or dispense medication?
DVM-RVT-patient (RPR)
DVM-client-patient (CPR)
DVM-client-pharmacist (CPR)
DVM-RVT-client (RCR)
42
Older dogs may require more frequent nail trims due to decreased excercise associated with:
Cognitive dysfunction
Hyperthyroidism
Degenerative joint disease
Kidney disease
43
Which of the following is an example of external marketing?
Client handouts
Social media ad
Client newsletter
Client reminder
44
Disease passed through the bite of a black legged tick, common along coastal California (canine non-core)
Bordetella
Lyme vaccine
Leptospirosis
Canine influenza
45
When clients pick up their pets to go home, what will they most likely use to judge the care their animals received?
The amount of detail in the bill
The appearances of the reception area
Whether or not the DVM speaks with them
The condition and appearance of their animal
46
The DVM is the only person in the veterinary hospital that can:
treat patients
talk to clients
diagnose
give vaccines
47
When hiring a new technician, which of the following is most correct?
References from a job unrelated to vet experience are not that important
It’s easier to improve an employees attitude that to teach technical skills
Better to hire someone with less experience but very good work habits
Best to hire someone and try them out, rather than waiting for a good fit
48
Dog is hit by car and brought into clinic in shock, with no DVM present the RVT may:
Perform euthanasia if the owner requests it
Provide owner with prognosis & estimated cost of treatment
Do nothing except bandage external bleeding wounds
Call DVM & administer emergency treatment as directed
49
Which questions should not be asked on a job application or during an interview
Do you have any children?
Do you prefer working alone or with others? Why?
How does this position fit into your long-term goals?
Why did you leave your last place of employment?
50
When answering a call you should always ______ while talking to the client?
Smile
Laugh
Cry
Frown
51
Identify the breed.
Pomeranian
Maltese
Javanese
Shih Tzu
52
A greyhound, with its very long nose, is an example of a ____ breed.
Brachygnathous
Mesocephalic
Brachycephalic
Dolicocephalic
53
What is the most severe penalty a board may impose?
Closing of the hospital
Imprisonment
Monetary fine
Revocation of a license
54
When presenting an estimate to a client, you should food all of the following EXCEPT:
Ask the client if they can afford the charges
Obtain signature on the estimate
Ask client if they have any questions
Explain why each charge it’s important for treatment
55
Find the term that best defines outpatient facility not offering overnight hospitalization
Non-verbal communication
Clinic
Board certified specialist
Financial estimate
56
What can legally be done by a vet tech?
Administer isoflurane
Diagnose feline epilepsy
Canine castration
Prescribing ampicillin
57
Legible and thorough documentation validates patient and is the responsibility of:
Each member of the veterinary team
The owner
The doctor only
The patient
58
Which of the following is most true?
How staff dress has no impact on the professional appearance of clinic
It is of to speak badly of a rival clinic if the client brings it up first
Smell/odors can impact a clients perception of a practices quality
If asked for a referral, you should try to convince them to stay
59
Good client communication skills require that you do which of the following:
Be skilled in the use of words and observe appropriate body language
Be a good listener, but do not make eye contact with the client
Ask probing, leading questions to attain information on medical history
Use patient’s name only, not the client’s name, in conversation
60
Which of the following is a brachycephalic breed of cat?
Norwegian Forest Cat
British shorthair
Siamese
Persian
61
At what age should a dog or cat be first vaccinated against rabies? (Earliest)
16 weeks
3 weeks
10 weeks
12 weeks
62
Which breed is commonly affected with the disease/condition: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Basset Hound
Great Dane
Husky
Pug
63
Shopped fees
Professional etiquette of sending cases to a specialist for further Tx
Decreasing value_ used to detect certain expenses from taxes over time
All of the persons employed by a business
Fees of services that clients call around to ask the prices for
64
What is hemolysis?
to the patient’s vein after venipuncture
damage to red blood cells
blood that has clotted
creation of blood cells
65
Which AKC group does this breed fall into: Yorkshire
Toy Group
Non-Sporting
Terrier
Herding
66
Which cat breed frequently has medial strabismus (crossed eyes) and a kinked tail?
Siamese
Maine coon
Persian
Himalayan
67
What is heparin?
chemical used to clean blood stains
anticoagulant
coagulant
clotting disease in dogs
68
Which term best defines inpatient facility offering overnight hospitalization?
Shopped fees
Nosocomial infection
Hospital
Ward
69
One of the most important reasons for regular employee evaluation
Determines whether the employee deserves a raise
Reprimand employee for not following practice protocol
Improve the employees performance
Judge whether or not employee goals were met
70
To collect blood from the cephalic vein of a dog or cat, you should place the animal in
Sitting or sternal position & lift head to expose ventral aspect of neck
Lateral and lift uppermost rear leg to expose medial aspect of other leg
A sitting or sternal position and steady a front leg
Lateral recumbency and steady the uppermost back leg
71
The VTNE has how many questions?
150
500
250
50
72
Which breed is commonly affected with the disease/condition: Anxiety/Destructive Behavior
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Husky
Great Dane
73
Which statement is true?
Practices that make no distinction between RVT and VA may confuse owners
You should always release a client’s pet to them before charging them
Receptionists and techs do not need to understand each others duties
It is ok the rush a client meeting because you are needed in the back
74
In which of the following scenarios would the DVM definitely not be held liable for damages?
Animal dies as a result of client. Not following written directions for Tx
Mare becomes fractious during rectal palpation, rectum is torn and she dies
Dog escapes from clinic and is never seen again
Practice dispenses meds in ziploc, 2 yr old child eats meds and gets sick
75
One of the most common selection criteria used by clients when choosing a veterinary practice is
The house of operation
The location
The number of staf
The fees charged
76
Define referral
failure to recognize or accept the authority of a superior
A professional etiquette in which primary doctor refers case to specialist
general business expenses that cannot be attributed to a specific task
One who keeps, audits and inspects the financial records and preps taxes
77
Good client communication skills require that you do which of the following?
Be skillful in the use of words and observe appropriate body language
Use the patient’s name only, not the client’s name, in conversation
Ask probing, leading questions to attain information on medical history
Be a good listener, but do not make eye contact with the client
78
FVRCP includes what vaccines?
Panleukopenia, Calicivirus, rabies
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia
Feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, rabies
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Chlamydophila Felix, Panleukopenia, rabies
79
To minimize wait time, how many rooms per veterinarian should be available?
2
1
4
3
80
When is the RVT license revoked if not renewed?
Three years after it was issued
One year after expiration
Two years after expiration
Five years after expiration
81
What is the most common symptom of Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Excessive coughing
Diarrhea
Oculonasal discharge
Vomiting
82
Inventory
A periodic survey of all goods and materials in stock
Communication without words, including gestures, posture, eye contact…
Inpatient facility offering overnight hospitalization
A person who manages, inspects, directs performance of other employees
83
Which infectious agent can survive in the environment for up to a year?
Chlamydophila
Rabies
Parvovirus
Calicivirus
84
What venipuncture site is being used? Which recumbency? What occlusion site?
Right lateral saphenous, left lateral recumbency, at the thoracic inlet
Left medial saphenous, sternal recumbency, at the stifle joint
Right lateral saphenous, left lateral recumbency, above the stifle joint
Right medial saphenous, dorsal recumbency, below the stifle joint
85
Malpractice is also known as:
Unprofessional conduct
An illegal act
Misrepresentation
Negligence
86
Who has ultimate decision-making authority over the care provided to an owned animal?
The state
The owner
The attending DVM
The vet tech
87
Which of the following breeds is most likely to be affected with gastric dilatation volvulus (bloat)?
Saint Bernard
Shar-Pei
Pug
Lhasa apso
88
About what percent of clients cause 95% of the problems?
50%
100%
5%
30%
89
Discussion of a patients records with outside parties is:
Beneficial to the patients well being
Ok a song as you don’t benefit financially
A breach of confidentiality
A normal and common practice
90
Document that is a visual representation of responsibility flow between areas of practice for staff
Job description
Employees manual
Business plan
Organizational chart
91
What anticoagulant is found in the Lavender colored vacutainer?
EDTA
sodium citrate
none
lithium heparin
92
What respiratory disease of cats causes ulcerative stomatitis?
Pneumonitis
Distemper
Calicivirus infection
Rhinotracheitis
93
Cosmetic Sx procedure performed on ears of dogs of certain breeds where pinna is cut, tapes & wired to remain upright
Brindle
Points
Dock
Crop
94
Which of the following breeds is ideal to keep as a blood donor due to its DEA 1.1 Negative blood type?
Bassethound
Chihuahua
Greyhound
Dachshunds
95
To whom does a Vet Tech student apply to take the VTNE?
AAVSB
AVMA
State Board of Veterinarry Medicine
PES
96
Which AKC group does this breed fall into: Shar-Pei
Working
Top
Hound
Non-Sporting
97
What is the primary goal when working with an upset client?
refer the problem to the hospital owner
do anything necessary to make sure the client goes away happy
adhere firmly to hospital policies
try to find a solution that is acceptable for the hospital and the client
98
Dog brought for dental, exam was performed a week ago. What must happen next?
DVM must perform another physical exam, then RVT may procedure
DVM must induce anesthesia & perform procedure, RVT monitors anesthesia
DVM must induce, then RVT can proceed with anesthesia/ teeth cleaning
RVT may immediately proceed with anesthesia and teeth cleaning
99
Which organization/agency has established veterinary technician specialties?
NAVTA
State boards
AAHA
AVMA
100
Which of the following is the most common reason why a client might leave a practice?
fees are too high
lack of courtesy and politeness
Practice doesn’t use the highest quality medicine
hard to get an appointment at a convenient time
101
Which of the following should be done first when answering the clinic telephone?
Ask how you may be of help
Say Hello and your name only
State he name of the clinic
Tell the caller to hold
102
Which is a violation of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act?
An animal shelter euthanizes whiteout a DVM present on site
Animal owner purchases a administered meds to own animal w/o consult DVM
An RVT writes a prescription without consulting the DVM
RVT performs CPR before the DVM arrives too and emergency call
103
Bordetella vaccine helps reduce the duration and severity of _____.
Distemper
Parvovirus
Lyme disease
Kennel cough
104
Adenovirus, found in the DAPP vaccine, is the agent that causes ____.
Hepatitis
Herpes virus
Nephritis
Rabies virus
105
How is the rabies virus generally transmitted?
Bite wound
Feces
Respiratory aerosol
Urine
106
Vaccines given to cats should be administered ___ to the anatomical structures known as ____ and ____.
Cranial, ribcage, stifle
Proximal, elbow, stifle
Caudal, stifle, ribcage
Distal, elbow, stifle
107
Which bodily landmark is used to occlude the vein for a jugular venipuncture?
above the hock, rotating laterally
proximal to the anconeal process, rotating laterally
Scapula
thoracic inlet
108
Identify the breed.
West Highland Terrier
Rat Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
109
How can hemolysis be prevented?
use strong pressure on plunger of syringe when drawing blood
use strong pressure on plunger of syringe when drawing blood
press plunger on syringe when depositing blood into vacutainer
Gently roll the vacutainer to mix anticoagulant with blood sample
110
How is leptospirosis bacteria generally transmitted?
Respiratory aerosol
Urine
Bite wound
Feces
111
What should you do when a client calls to inquire about the condition of a pet?
Tell the client that the DVM will call them at the end of the day
Check with doctor, look at the animal yourself, then report back to client
Ask the RVT on the case to call the client ASAP
Find the medical record on the computer and read last entry to the client
112
Which AKC group does this breed fall into: Labrador Retriever
Herding
Hound
Sporting
Terrier
113
What venipuncture site is being used? Which recumbency? What occlusion site? Who occludes?
Jugular vein, sitting recumbency, thoracic inlet, venipuncurist occludes
Cephalic vein, sitting recumbency, above stifle, patient occludes
Jugular vein, dorsal recumbency, thoracic inlet, restrained occludes
Jugular vein, sternal recumbency, below stifle, restrainer occludes
114
When would be most appropriate to interrupt the doctor to inform them of a call?
A client who needs an appointment today
Another veterinarian
Client requesting a progress report on a pet that is doing well
X-ray machine repair service
115
What disorder has a higher than average incidence in the breed pictured?
GDV (bloat)
Collapsing trachea and allergies
Cancer
Back problems
116
When it comes to determining compensation for an employee, it is best to base the employee’s pay on
Seniority
Experience
Performance
Education
117
Identify the breed.
Russian blue
British shorthair
Persian
American shorthair
118
What provides the veterinary practice with the greatest income?
High quality customer service
Surgical expertise
Knowledge of veterinary medicine
State of the art equipment
119
The accrediting body for the veterinary technology education programs in the US
AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
North American Veterinary Technician Association (NAVTA)
United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
Associating of Veterinary Technician Education (AVTE)
120
What clinic staff person is most likely to create a new client’s first impression of a veterinary hospital?
RVT
DVM
Receptionist
veterinary assistant
121
Which vacutainer would you use for a blood test requiring serum?
Purple
Blue
Red
Green
122
Which of the following breeds is sensitive to Ivermectin?
Collie
Pug
Husky
German Sheperd
123
Controlled substances
Cannot be used in any animal intended for use as human food
Have a high potential for abuse
Are environmentally hazardous
Are very hazardous to anyone handling them
124
When is the worst time to give an employee feedback?
When the employee is requesting a schedule
When the employee might ask for a raise
When they are doing something dangerous
In front of other employees when the feedback is negative