comprehensive Flashcards

1
Q

which organization or agency accredits veterinary technology program in the united states

A

AVMA

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2
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which of the following is a recognized area of specialty for a vet tech
otolaryngologist, psychologist, pulmonologist, behavior technician

A

behavior technician

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3
Q

which organization or agency has established veterinary technician specialties

A

NAVTA

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4
Q

Approximately how many recommended and essential tasks are listed in the CVTEA handbook

A

350

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5
Q

one of the most important duties for the veterinary technician in surgery is

A

administering and monitoring anesthesia

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6
Q

what is the format of the VTNE

A

multiple choice questions

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7
Q

Where are the VTNEs administered

A

testing centers throughout North America

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8
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to whom does a veterinary technology student apply to take the VTNE

A

AAVSB

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9
Q

which of the following merits the highest priority in patient intervention
chronic pain, acute pain, inadequate oxygenation, diarrhea

A

inadequate oxygenation

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10
Q

which US veterinary school awards the VMD degree rather than DVM

A

Uni of Pennsylvania

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11
Q

the designation of VTS is awarded by which of the following types of organizations
college, board, academy, society

A

an academy

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12
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the treatment of animals used in research facilities and teaching institutions is regulated by which gov. agency

A

AWA (USDA)

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13
Q

graduates of AVMA and CVMA accredited programs must complete how additional training in a registered facility before they are eligible for the Lev 1 ALAt exam

A

6 months

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14
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which if the organizations wrote the vet tech code of ethics, oath, and portion of the model practice act

A

NAVTA

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15
Q

When is National veterinary Technician week

A

third week in october

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16
Q

who has the ultimate decision making authority over the care provided to an owned animal

A

the owner

17
Q

what is the overriding purpose of the board of veterinary medicine

A

to protect the public

18
Q

malpractice is AKA

A

negligence

19
Q

conduct that increases the risk that negligence will occur, even if negligence has not yet actually occurred, is known as

A

incompetence

20
Q

what is considered the most severe penalty a board may impose

A

revocation of a license

21
Q

what is the term for the public censure of a license w/o suspension or probation

A

reprimand

22
Q

which act establishes that USDA-registered facilities have IACUC

A

Animal Welfare Act

23
Q

the horse protection act protects horses against which procedure

A

soring

24
Q

which gov agency co-enforces the Endangered Species Act

A

FWS