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Duplicate of Duplicate of NAVTA Study Guide 2: Communication and Client Relations
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Which legal document would specify rules and regs for vets and techs?
statutory law
AVMA
government law
veterinary practice act
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Which is needed before we do anything for the pet?
technician-veterinarian-assistant relationship
veterinarian-patient-technician relationship
technician-veterinarian-client relationship
veterinarian-client- patient relationship
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A graduate of a 2-3 year AVMA accredited program in veterinary technology is a:
veterinary technician
veterinary assistant
veterinary technologist
veterinarian
4
This is a method of nonverbal communication using physical behavior.
written communication
visual communication
body language
auditory communication
5
A kennel worker just let a dog get loose, and it was HBC. Who's legally liable for that action?
veterinarian
the hospital owner
kennel worker
driver of the car
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Vet that provides guidance & leadership to medical staff to ensure the highest quality of care
hospital manager
medical director
office manager
hospital administrator
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It is important to maintain the medical record by:
making prompt entries in pencil
making incomplete entries
making prompt entries in ink
not entering your tasks
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After a client stops speaking it's important that you:
Repeat, word for word, everything they just said
Leave the room without saying anything
Ignore anything they said that sounds sad or angry
Briefly acknowledge what they said
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It is important to understand each position in the hospital to:
step in and perform surgery
diagnose disease
place a catheter if the tech is busy
anticipate material prep and work to be done
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Veterinary nurses are not allowed to:
administer treatment under the supervision of a Dr
diagnose
act as an anesthetist
educate clients
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A vet with a DVM/MPH degree is:
a specialist in cardiology
a diplomat of a college
likely going to work in a public health related field
able to treat animals and people
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What does the FDA regulate?
Pharmaceuticals and supplements that enter into food animals
animal welfare
veterinary practices for the nation
controlled drugs
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What is a carcinogen?
An asthma causing agent
A cancer causing agent
A dermatitis causing agent
A zoological agent
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A vet that has not examined your pet in person is _______
able to prognose the final outcome of treatment
not allowed to diagnose the pet's condition or prescribe tx
allowed to diagnose and treat the patient
allowed to diagnose, but not treat the patient
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Stage of grief where a person wants to help in a situation for giving something in return
bargaining
anger
acceptance
depression
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A lack of emotion on a client's part after the loss of the animal
always means they are cold and uncaring
does not necessarily mean they do not care
all of these
probably means they did not view their pet as a child
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Purposeful harm to an animal, or the failure to take care of an animal properly
humane animal treatment
animal welfare
animal rights
animal abuse
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Professionalism does NOT include:
loss of temper
professional appearance
professional language
professional grooming
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Science of protecting community health by preventing dz, through education, and controlling dz
public health
community health
zoonotic health
veterinary health
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Groomers
can help detect and prevent disease in an animal
are good at diagnosing lumps by looking at them
only make animals look pretty
are trained to treat animals
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The art and science of providing medical support to veterinarians and patient is called:
veterinary technicianry
veterinary assisting
veterinary medicine
veterinary technology
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This person usually has a grad degree in business & is responsible for leading vets and staff
receptionist
veterinary nurse
hospital administrator
office manager
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Exhaustion from long term stress can lead to an uncaring attitude towards patient care
burnout
burnin
none of these
Caregiver eustress
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What is the first stage of grief?
anger
acceptance
bargaining
denial
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Which is an example of bad body language?
Looking at your watch
Looking at the person speaking
Smiling when appropriate
Nodding
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A vet is expected to provide ____ during emergency situations.
full service treatment covered out of his/her pocket
nothing
minimal essential care
a simple hello and nothing else
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Where is veterinary medicine in need?
government agencies
private practice
corporations
universities
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Liability means:
a failure to perform what is necessary
lying
legally responsible
legally not responsible
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The clinic you work in has one vet on staff named Rebecca Clause. How should you address her?
Clause
Dr Becca
Dr Clause
Rebecca
30
The VA ensures the vet and vet tech can:
clean the floor
clean a cage
complete their tasks efficiently
prescribe medications
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One of the most important aspects of professional conduct is punctuality, or:
Compassion
Timeliness
Courtesy
Punctuation
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In some states, it is not only an ethical obligation, but a legal obligation to report:
owners forgetting to come in for an appointment
the humane treatment of animals
animals that are verbally chastised by their owners
animal abuse
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When choosing appearance which must be considered?
all of these
potential for disease transmission
ability to move effectively
patient and personal safety
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The first and most important responsibility in veterinary medicine is:
avoiding slander
putting the needs of the pt 1st to relieve suffering & pain
giving copies of medical records to clients
practicing below the standards of care
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Front desk staff should never:
prescribe medication
treat
diagnose
provide a medical prognosis
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What is the purpose of the Veterinary Practice Act?
state regulations for all veterinary professionals
enforce veterinary rules for pet owners
enforce veterinary rules for staff
regulate pharmaceuticals
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Which of these should you never do in a workplace?
Gossip
Publically (especially online) berate your employer
Publically berate your coworkers
Spread rumors
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Protection of animals from inhumane treatment and neglect is known as:
animal rights
veterinary welfare
biomedical warfare
animal welfare
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Which is the customer in the veterinary hospital?
all of these
the veterinary team
the patient
the client
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To avoid a lawsuit, it's important all members of the vet facility ensure that:
all conversations, phone calls, tx, etc. are documented
all clients sign a consent form
all drugs are locked in the drug cabinet
all clients sign an estimate form
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Which is the basic expectations of all employees?
adhere to policies and procedures
ability to work with others
all of these
follow directions
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Attitude and behavior are important to be successful. Your attitude can have an affect on:
client and patients
all of these
yourself
co-workers
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Person that is responsible for direct oversight of the receptionist is the:
office manager
medical director
hospital administrator
practice manager
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Which is an example of good body language?
Crossing your arms
Keeping your hands out of your pockets
Clenching your jaw
Looking away all of the time
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A graduate of a 4 year AVMA vet technology program that graduates with a bachelors degree is a:
veterinary technologist
veterinary technician
veterinarian
veterinary assistant
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Who sets the standards for veterinary medical ethics?
PETA
AVMA
ASPCA
AAHA
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Veterinary technicians are a lot like:
veterinary nurses
veterinary assistants
office managers
none of these
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What is the front desk?
desk outside the front of the hospital
area at the back of the hospital near the treatment rooms
desk where the receptionists work
reception area where doctors work
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A valid VCPR cannot occur without the vet ____ examining the animal.
telephonically
virtually
telepathically
physically
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What is the last stage of grief?
acceptance
bargaining
denial
anger
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A veterinarian is a person that has earned which degree?
DDS
MBA
DVM or VMD
PhD
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When hiring a person, which of these questions would be appropriate to ask?
what qualities and skills would you bring to our clinic
what is your religion
do you have children
all of these answers are correct
53
The ___ tx of animals is to tx them in a way that causes the least amount of harm
human
abusive
inhumane
humane
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Doing and saying the right thing at the right time is known as:
courtesy
empathy
kindness
tact
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Team members that are tasked with feeding, walking, and cleaning boarding facilities are:
janitors
maintenance personnel
kennel assistants
residents
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The business manager does NOT do this:
order equipement
pay bills
schedule employees
perform surgery
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Which career(s) require a state and national board exam as part of their certification?
veterinarian
veterinary technician
office manager
veterinary assistant
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These are rules and principals that govern proper conduct:
Rules
Dos and Don'ts
Ethics
VA instructor rules
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POMR stands for Problem-Oriented Medical Record
True
False
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Having the ability to understand another person's feelings is called:
empathy
tact
kindness
patience
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Individuals that maintain proper hygiene of animals are called:
groomers
externs
shelter volunteers
kennel assistants
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Front desk personnel are tasked with:
communicating in a positive and confident manner
scheduling apts at the correct time and with the correct Dr
copying, faxing, and emailing docs
keeping the reception area clean
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A vet with a DVM/PhD is someone who
is trying to become a human doctor
none of these
spent less time in school than someone with a DVM
is seeking to go into research
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This is a team member that helps to assist vets and vet techs with their roles in the clinic.
veterinary assistant
receptionist
veterinary nurse
hospital manager
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Some vets work in medical schools where they are involved in study of dz. This is known as:
interspecies medicine
comparative medicine
intraspecies medicine
lab animal medicine
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If a veterinary staff member is under direct supervision, that means:
the veterinarian is in the hospital with them
the veterinarian is in the same room as them
the veterinarian is watching over their shoulder
the veterinarian is available by phone
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What does the DEA regulate?
national veterinary compliance
animal welfare
controlled pharmaceuticals
pharmaceuticals and supplements that enter into food animals
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Verbal skills include:
using terms that are easy to understand
acknowledging what the client said
avoiding words such as "um" and "like"
using proper tone
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A medical practitioner trained and licensed to diagnose and treat animals is known as a:
veterinarian
veterinary technician
physician
nurse
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The front desk is really important because:
are the first thing customers see
they are the last place that customers interact
they are well versed in proper communication with clientele
are experts in proper customer service