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Board Rules and Regulations Flashcards

1
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Define direct supervision

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Treatment of animals on the direction, order, or prescription of a licensed vet who is available on the premises and who has established a valid VCPR

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2
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Define valid veterinarian client patient relationship

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Vet assumes responsibility for making medical judgements regarding health of the animal, client agrees to follow vet instructions, vet is familiar with animal being treated, vet is available for follow-up treatments

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3
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How many members make up the “board of veterinary medicine”?

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7

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4
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What are the credentials of the members of the board of veterinary medicine?

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5 licensed vets, 2 general public

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5
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What are the requirements for nomination to the board of veterinary medicine?

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Licensed in the state for 5 years prior to appointment

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6
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Who appoints members of the board of veterinary medicine?

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The governor via recommendation from NMVMA

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How long are terms for members of the board of veterianary medicine?

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4 years, staggered

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When during the year are new board members appointed?

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July 1st

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9
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How long can a board member serve?

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No more than 2 consecutive terms (8 years)

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10
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What compensation to veterinary board members receive?

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Per diem and mileage

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11
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Why might a member be automatically removed from the board of veterinary medicine?

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Failing to attend 3 consecutive meetings

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12
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What number of votes is required for suspension or revocation of a license?

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4

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13
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Are written and oral communications made by any person to the board relating to disciplinary action available to the public?

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No, they are confidential records except to carry out board’s purposes or in judicial appeal from the board’s actions

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14
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What information will be made public in the event of disciplinary action?

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Name of licensee, nature of violation, disciplinary action taken

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15
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Who regulates AI and pregnancy diagnosis?

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Board of veterinary medicine

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16
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How many members are on the veterinary technician examining committee?

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5

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17
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What are tasks involved in regulating the operation of a veterinary facility?

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Establishing requirements for operation, issuing permits to qualified facilities, and adopting standards of inspection

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18
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How many members constitute the sheltering committee?

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5

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19
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Who is in charge of examining applicants for veterinary technician certification purposes?

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Board of veterinary medicine

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20
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What is the impaired veterinarian committee?

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Committee that directs an impaired veterinarian to programs, treatments, and/or evaluations related to a disciplinary action against said veterinarian

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21
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What are the credentials of the veterinary technician examining committee?

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2 licensed vets, 1 member of the board, 2 LVTs

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What is the term limit for the veterinary technician examining committee?

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4 years, staggered by 1 yearw

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23
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What compensation do members of the veterinary technician examining committee receive?

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Per diem and mileage

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24
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What are the duties of the veterinary technician examining committee?

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Evaluate qualifications for certification of a persona as a vet tech, assist the board in examination of applications for veterinary technician certification

25
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What are the duties of the animal sheltering committee?

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Develop voluntary statewide spay/neuter program, develop criteria for shelter organizations, recommend funds disbursement

26
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Where do animal sheltering funds come from?

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Animal care and facility fund

27
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What is the purpose of the NMSVE?

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Test the applicant’s knowledge and proficiency in the practice of veterinary medicine

28
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Who may receive a license by endorsement without a written examination?

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Any qualified applicant who has been practicing with a valid license for 5 years prior to application

29
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Who may receive a temporary license permit?

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Any qualified applicant for license pending examination as long as they are working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian

30
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How long do temporary license permits last?

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60 days

31
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How many temporary licenses can an applicant apply for and receive?

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No more than 1 per calendar year, and no more than 2 total

32
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What are veterinary technicians absolutely not allowed to do?

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Diagnose, prescribe, surgery

33
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Does the board of veterinary medicine issue notice for an expiring license?

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Yes, 30 days prior to expiration via written notice

34
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How long after a license has expired can the applicant reinstate the expired license?

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Within 5 years of expiration

35
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What additional fees must be paid to reinstate an expired license?

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Renewal fee, any delinquent fees, and a late fee

36
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When might the board waive payment for the fee for renewal of license?

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During any period when the vet is on active duty with any branch of the armed services

37
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What is the maximum fine a veterinarian can receive for disciplinary action?

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$5k

38
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Who is responsible and liable for the performance of the acts and omissions delegated to the veterinary technician?

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The supervising veterinarian

39
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Are animal inoculation records public record (open to inspection or duplication)?

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No

40
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Is it a misdemeanor or a felony to practice veterinary medicine without a license?

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Misdemeanor

41
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What is the maximum fine for practicing veterinary medicine without a license?

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$5k (+ costs of investigation and legal fees)

42
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What are animal inoculation records used for?

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Protecting public health and welfare

43
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Define aseptic surgery

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Procedures performed under conditions free of pathogenic microorganisms

44
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Define clean surgery

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Performance of a surgical operation for the treatment of a condition under which the circumstances do not warrant the use of aseptic surgical procedure

45
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Define disinfection

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Destruction of pathogenic microorganisms

46
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State, city, county, or private facility where a veterinary clinic operates

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Animal shelter

47
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Store that sells animals and has an operating veterinary clinic

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Pet shop

48
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Store that sells animal supplies and has an operating veterinary clinic

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Animal supply store

49
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Building where the practice of veterinary medicine regularly occurs

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Fixed facility

50
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Primary place of operation is a fixed building from where mobile services are directed

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Fixed mobile facility

51
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Providing medical or surgical services in a mobile vehicle that has been modified/designed to function and a veterinary practice facility

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Mobile veterinary practice

52
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Vaccinations are administered outside of a house call setting and do not use a mobile vet

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Vaccination clinic

53
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A person who has a degree of DVM or its equivalent

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Graduate veterinarianS

54
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Solid wastes contaminated w/organisms which may cause human disease or may be reasonably suspected of harboring human pathogenic organisms or may pose a threat/potential hazard to human health

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Infectious waste

55
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What are items in veterinary medicine that are considered infectious waste?

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Animal tissue, feces, contaminated bedding, bodily fluids

56
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Define the “practice of veterinary medicine”

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The diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases including prescribing medications and performing surgery

57
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Any discarded article that may cause punctures or cuts

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Sharps

58
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Define “sterilization”

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Complete destruction of microorganisms by heat, bactericidal chemical compound, radiation, or desiccation

59
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New Mexico State Vet Exam (7 decks)

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