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Intro to Vet Tech: History and Patient History
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Intro to Vet Tech: History and Patient History
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What is VTNE
Veterinary Technician National Expletory
Veterinary Technician National Exam
Veterinary Technician New Employees
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When entering a room, a client can expect..
A swept up room
Clean walls
Disinfected tables
Be seen by a DVM asap
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Behavioral information only relates to how a pet normally behaves
True
False
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What types of questions should be asked to clients?
Open ended questions
Simple yes or no questions
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Who is the father of Veterinary Techonolgy
James Harriot, DVM
Walter E. Collins, DVM
Stephen Cital, RVT
Mark Romanoski, CVT, RVT
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Due to paperwork being legal documents that can be used in court, it is important to
Write neatly and accurately
Use medical terminology
Only write in blue or black in
Use terminology clients understand
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Who issues and renews Texas licenses to Vet techs
CVTEA
NAVTA
AAHA
TBVME
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Background information to gather includes
Previous breeding
Exposure to toxics and human medications
Age of spay/neuter
Allergy History/ adverse reactions
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Knowing common ailments for a geographic can hugely benefit
No
Yes, not all areas are exposed to the same animals/bacteria/ weather
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Waiting clients can be
always nice
Apologetic
Understanding
Judgmental
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When was the title of Veterinary Technician created?
1998
1985
1989
1999
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Why is Sago palm toxic
The plant reacts with the soil and creates a poison
All plans are toxic to a certain effect
The plant itself contains cycasin
The organisms that reside in the plant produce a toxic that can kill pets
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When gathering background information, should a client alter us if they have recently traveled?
No that's weird
Yes
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Which is better?
No information
Inaccurate information
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Before placing a patient/client in a room, know before hand
Client Name
Species of patient
Patient name
Current medications
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It is important for a vet tech to
Alert the authorities when a client seeks medical aid for animal neglect
Ensure you understand what the client is discussing
Avoid judgment of client's care and management
Make a decision for the pet's health agaisn't client advisement
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When specializing in a certain field , you must
On-the-job experience
Have your Veterinary Technology degree
Just apply and pass the test
Have a letter of recommendation
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For preventive care, we focus on
Routine activities
General History
Changes since last visit
Physical Exams
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When gathering background information, it is important to know where the client obtained the pet (rescue, shelter, eBay)
True
False
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Heartworms are more prevalent in the south because
Climate
Clients not receiving prevention for their pets
Mosquitos
Difference of care compared to the south
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Why should we asked open ended questions with clients?
Clients may just want to please us
Clients may be shy or intimidated
Clients need us to fill in the blanks
Clients may not be paying attention
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Why is signalment important
So you don't mix up patients
For paperwork only
You do not call the patient the wrong name/sex to the client
identify, diagnosis, and predilections to traits and conditions
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A pit has been vomiting for the last 3 days and now the patient is no longer interested in food. What is the severity?
Severe
Worse
The same
3 days
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What is/are types of signalment
Patient Name
Client Age
Patient Sex
Patient Reproductive status
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Illness-based visits can be based off more general history compared to routine visits
True
False
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Sago Palm toxicity mortality rates are
50-75%
75-99%
Fatal always
65-90%
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Medical History includes
Past Surgeries
Complications in surgeries
Previous health problems
Recurring bouts of similar problems
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Why should we watch the use of medical terminology when speaking with clients
This could be the client's first pet
Clients are dumb
Language can be confusing
Language can be insulting
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A VTS is
A Vet Tech who continued their education and specialized in a certain field
Veterinary Technician Specialist
A DVM starting their undergrade
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Lyme disease is caused by
Human neglect
Black Legged Ticks
Mosquitos
All ticks
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Laboratory animals techs..
require no degree
require experience
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Chief Complaint is
The presenting issue/reason why the client brings in the patient
A reoccurring health issue that has already been diagnosed
The most concerning issue that may be discovered during examination
Underlying conditions of the patient
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With pet exposure, we need to know if they pet has
Come in contact with any other pets outside of the household
Any disliking to any pets
Other pets inside the house hold
Come in contact with any other animals
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Who accredits veterinary hospitals
TBVME
AAHA
AAVSB
AVMA
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Indirect and General supervision is the same
True
False
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Word of mouth is good enough and not everything needs to be documented if your manager/DVM trusts you
True
False
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What is CVTEA
Community of Veterinary Technicians with Explanatories and Accreditations
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activites
Committee on Veterinary Technicians Exclusive and Accredited
Community of Veterinary Techicians for Education and Activitives
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You must pass the LVTE with at least
75%
90%
80%
85%
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Spaying a dog too young can cause
If a large breed, can affect growth
Increase the changes of prostate cancer
It has no effect (small-medium breeds)
Pyometra (puss in vag)
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What types 2 types of visits a patient comes in for
Routine/preventative
Illness-based
Microchipping
Refill medication
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DVMs are
A person who has a doctorate in the medical field
A person who has completed 4 years graduate & 4 years undergrade in VT
Veterianarian Doctors
Always board certified
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Neutering a cat too young can
It has no effect
Affect it's growth
Cause prostate cancer
Increase the likely hood of a blockage in urinary track
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What is the difference between LVT and Veterinarian Technologist
LVT hold a 2 year degree in VT
Vet Techs hold a 2 year degree in VT
Vet Techs often are in positions of leadership
Vet Techs hold a 4 year degree in VT
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What is the first step of a diagnostic and therapeutic plan?
Establishing a rapport with client and patient
Taking patient history
Bloodwork
Resolving the chief compliant
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It is important to listen to only what a client does say
False
True
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Hepatotoxic affects
Liver
Nervous System
Heart
Kidney
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When obtaining info about the chief complaint, it is important to
Know the severity
Know the progression
Know any possible triggers
Know the pet name
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Veterinary Assistant are
can be CVA
Equal to human nurses
Just kennel attendants
Assists vet techs and DVMS
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For illness based visits, we focus on
Chief complaint
General History
Physical Exams
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When can you take the LVTE
After passing the VTNE
Anytime you want, just apply
Right after finishing the VTI program
Only after being referred by a DVM
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Dogs can get blood transfusions at any time without knowing their blood type
Yes, but only once safely
Yes, but only once safely cats as well
No
Yes, no matter what
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What is signalment
Signing of waivers and agreements
Detailed description of characteristics
Signs of client behavior
Signs of animal behavior
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When gathering background info in vaccines/prevention care, we need to know
What state it was administered
When it was adminstered
When (vaccines) expire
Where in the patients body it was injected
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What is a rapport
A relationship of mutual trust and respect
A complete report of a patient's stay
Technical terminology unique to a particular subject
The reason why the client brings their animal to see the DVM
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A DVM who is within audible and visual range of a patient is
Available
Present
Direct
Immediate
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What are off-label meds?
where a medication is used in a manner that is not specified on the label
Medication missing it's label, therefore cannot be given to a patient
An off brand medication
A medication given over the counter
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What is the LVTE
Licensed Veterinary Techicain Exam
Licensing Veterinary Texas Exam
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Who is the primary professional association
CVTEA
AVMA
AAHA
NAVTA
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Dietary Indiscretions are
An occasional treat that client gets weekly
What the patient is currently eating
Inedible items such as trash and lilies
A food/treat recently or newly introduced
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Who governs the VTNE
NAVTA (National Associate of Veterinary Technicians in America)
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
AAVSB (American Association of Veterinary State Boards)
TBVME (Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners)
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Working as a LVT can include
Kennel and pet sitting
Private practice
Aquariums
Wildlife rehabilitation
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How to establish rapport
Show interest in the pet
Introducing yourself and role
Reassure clients when pet is taken away
Simply and speak slowly with clients as they do not understand vet med
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Direct DVMS are physically on the premises and are not overlooking a patient is indirect supervision
True
False
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Clients almost always hear outside of their room
True
False
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Leptospirosis is caused by
Rainstorms and picked up bacteria
Unwashed hands
Infected urine and fecal matter
Still water
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Vet techs are
The eyes and ears
Just a babysitter for the DVM
Essential part of the team
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It is important to know all medications and supplements a patient is on because
Meds can counteract or even react with each other, possibly causing death
Medications can cause serve side effects when mixed
Clients don't know what meds their pets are on so we need to keep track
We do not want to re-prescribe the same medication
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Vet techs duties include
Preform surgery
Caring out DVM orders
Diagnose
Prescribe medications
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Vet Tech duties may include
Pharmacy
Doctor substitute
Kennel
Reception
