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VETT-1040 Introduction to Veterinary Technician
VETT-1040 Introduction to Veterinary Technician
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CVT- Certified Veterinary Technician
False
True
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Code of ethics: Vet Techs shall aid ____ and ____ by providing .......
Patients; Clients, competence and compassion
All of the above
Animals; Society, education and knowledge
Society; Animals, excellant care and services
3
Step 1 of the practice model says to
gather information,
what type of information should you get?
Objective Data- Measureable patient information
All of the above
Brief history from client, vital signs, HR, RR, BP
Subjective Data- Observations
4
NAVTA stands for:
National Association of Veterinary Technologists of America
National Associaton of Veterinary Technicians of America
None of the above
National Association of Veterinary Technicians of Austria
5
Assisting vet tech and veterinarian with restraint, setting up equipment, cleaning, feeding and exercising patients:
none of the above
is the kennel assistant
is the vet assistant
is the receptionist
6
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
Hospital manager : over sees staff, hiring, scheduling, inventory, etc
None of the above
The boss: Making sure everything runs smoothly, keeping people in line
7
Step 4 of the practice model says to
evaluate patient response
, what does this mean?
All of the above
you develop a written plan of care, using critcal and creative thinking
Ensures that the patients condition is monitored as it improves/worsens
Data gathered via evaluations and execute the solution
8
How many windows are available for the VTNE? How long are they?
3, 30 days in April, May, June
3, 30 days in March, July, November
4, 30 days in August, September, October
None of the above
9
Step 5 of the practice model states
gather additional data
(go back to step 1 )
False
True
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The practice act serves to protect :
The hospital
The client
The public
The patient
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Who wrote the code of ethics?
AVMA
The state
CVTEA
NAVTA
12
What Vet Techs were first called until 1989?
Animal Nurse Technicians
Veterinary Health Technicians
Animal Health Technicians
Veterinary Technicians
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Typically how much school does a DVM or VMD do?
4 year bachelors degree, 4 years at an AVMA accrecited vet school
None of the above
2 years at a accredited vet school, 2 years at college to obtain associates
4 years at an AVMA accredited veterinary school
14
After graduating from an AVMA accretided school, you are now a licensed technician
True
False
15
Who wrote the veterinary technician oath?
NAVTA
CVTEA
The state
AVMA
16
Math, science and critical thinking, interpersonal, compassion, strong sense of self are skills a ______ should have
Veterinary Technician
Veterinarian
Receptionist
Kennel Assistant
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Who is the leader in shaping and supporting the profession of veterinary technicians in the US?
NAVTA
CVTEA
AVMA
CVTS
18
Brief patient history, weight. Assess vaccines and materials needed for visit. collect blood, skin, urine, feces if need
Performed in the exam room
Performed in the treatment room
Performed in the waiting area
Performed in the surgical room
19
Salary for veterinary technicians is expected to grow __% between 2014-2024
10
17
23
19
20
CBC's, differential counts, morphological examination of blood, urinalysis, fecal analysis are things _______ do
Receptionists
Veterinary assistants
Veterinarians
Veterinary technicians
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What are some standards of accredidation for veterinary technician schools?
All of the above
Institutional accreditations
Physial facilities and equipment
Finances, organization, communications
22
What are the 4 things a vet tech CANNOT do
Prescribe
Prognose/ Diagnose
Perform surgery
All of the above
23
Professional conduct in the workplace:
Teamplayer, attentive to concerns
All of the above
Be tactful, aware and committed
Honesty, positivity, respectful
24
After graduation you must complete: ____ in order to be a license veterinary technician
Continuing education
State licensure if needed
All of the above
The veterinary technician national examination
25
What are some private practices that veterinary technicians can work at?
All of the above
Large animal
Companion animal
Mixed animal
26
Who is known as the father of veterinary technology?
David Prien
Walter E. Collins
Marianne Tear
Claude Bourgelat
27
Code of ethics: Promote public health by assisting with control of __________.
Bacteria
Zoonotic diseases
Viruses
Nosocomial infectons
28
Who provides a standardized list of criteria and assistance for societies interested in attaining academy status?
None of the above
NAVTA
CVTS
AVMA
29
Veterinarians who are _____ ______ have completed educational program and exam in a particular field.
Licensed
Board Certified
None of the above
Currently working
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How much school does a veterinary technologist require?
3 years at an AVMA accredited school
4 years at an AVMA accreited school
1 year at an AVMA accredited school
2 years at an AVMA accredited school
31
A structured approach to patient care, ensures consistent care to each patient is the purpose for what?
Veterinarians
The pratice model
Veterinary technicians
The practice act
32
Though receptionists usually work front desks, Vet Techs should still know how to use...
Making appointments
Computer systems and practice management software
Phones
All of the above
33
Who wrote the model practice act?
CVTEA
AVMA
The state
NAVTA
34
What year did Walter E. Collins establish veterinary technicians as a career?
1940s
1970s
1960s
1950s
35
What are other places a vet tech can work besides a hospital or clinic?
Zoo
Research facility
Veterinary product sales
All of the above
36
How much school does a veterinary technician require?
2 years at an AVMA accredited school
1 year at an AVMA accredited school
4 years at an AVMA accreited school
3 years at an AVMA accredited school
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Treatment rooms is usually considered the central hub of the hospital
False
True
38
Code of ethics: Vet techs shall remain competent through a commitment to _____ _____.
All of the above
Providing excellant care
Compassion and knowledge
Life long learning
39
Who accredits vet tech programs in the US?
CVTEA
CVTS
AVMA
NAVTA
40
CVTEA stands for:
None of the above
Commitee on Veterinary Technician Education and Advancements
Commitee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
Commitee on Veterinary Technologist Education and Activities
41
Violations that bear directly on the licensees conduct in practicing this profession are:
Substantive Violations- Fraud, animal abuse, misrepresentaion
Technical Violations- not following the practice act
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Step 2 of the practice model says to
identify and prioritze patient evaluations,
how should you categorize them?
Relates to acute physical and psychological pain
Relates to the client (owner)
Relates to risk of potential problems in the future
All of the above
43
Step 3 of the practice model is to
develop a care plan and interventions
, how should you do this?
Develop a written plan of care, using critcal and creative thinking
Develop a plan of care based on what the books says to do
All of the above
Develop a plan of care, using the internet for answers with your phone
44
Behaviorist, Equine, Nutrition, Clinical pathology are examples of what?
Secondary fields
Specialized fields
Fields of interest
None of the above
45
Vet tech is usually responsible for what things before going to the operating room?
No food or drink (urination before surgery)
All of the above
calculating anesthetic agents
induction and maintenance of anesthesia
46
Who writes the rules and regulations for veterinary medicine?
The State Board
CVTEA
NAVTA
AVMA
47
The VTNE is composed of ____ multiple choice questions
100
150
125
200
48
A licensee may be prosecuted and disciplined for misconduct, even if it did not cause harm to the animal:
Considered a fireable offense
Substansive violation- crimes of moral turpitude
None of the above
Technical violation- not following the practice act
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Code of ethics: Vet Techs shall ___ and ___ the suffering of animals with competence and compassion
None of the above
Support; End
Aid; Relieve
Prevent; Relieve
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Professionalism :
Communication
All of the above
Apperance
Conduct (in and outside of the clinic)
51
What are factors that affect salary as a veterinary technician?
All of the above
Location
Level of experience
Field of interest
52
RVT- Registered Veterinary Technician
False
True
53
LVT= Licensed Veterinary Technician
False
True
54
Who employs veterinarians who have completed special training in an aspect of veterinary medicine
Emergency practices
Specialty or referral practices
Companion animal clinics
Large animal practice
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Code of ethics: Vet techs shall protect _______ provided by clients, unless required by law or to promote public health.
The facility
Confidential information
The public
None of the above
56
what are some of the main categories on the VTNE?
Pharmacology, dentistry, surgical nursing, anesthesia, pain management
Nutrition, anatomy and physiology
Behavior, training techniques, animal care, surgery techniques
All of the above
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Most states require vet techs to attend_____ to maintain licensure
Continuing education classes
Meetings
Other hospitals
All of the above