Final Flashcards
Which org or agency accredits veterinary technology programs in the US?
AVMA
What are the eligible designations after passing the VTNE?
Certified
Registered
Licensed
Preventing employment related accidents and illness is under the enforcement of…
OSHA
Malpractice, aka…
Negligence
How many recommended and essential tasks are listed in the CVTEA handbook?
350
What is the most severe penalty a veterinary board may impose?
revocation of a license
To whom does a vet tech student apply to take the VTNE?
AAVSB
Animals used in research facilities and teaching institutions are registered by which government agency?
AWA (USDA)
ethical standards are _____ stringent than those required by law
just as, if not more so
Who has the ultimate decision making authority over the care provided to an owned animal?
Owner
The client observations are used to formulate which part of the problem oriented medical record progress notes?
subjective
What part of the SOAP would this fall into:
suspect otitis externa (ear infection)
Assessment
T or F, medical records can be written in any color ink desired
False
The results of a diagnostic test would be considered which part of the problem oriented medical record progress notes?
Objective
If a mistaken entry in a medical record has occurred, what is the method by which it is corrected?
the entry has a single horizontal line placed through it
Define the objective portion of the POMR
information gathered directly from the patient, PE, and diagnostic workup
Define the plan portion of the POMR
Sx, Dx to be performed, Tx, and meds dispensed
When taking hx, the interview should end with…
a summation of the client’s recitation
Appearing non judgemental about the client’s answers to the questions is…
a way to ensure that you get accurate information
Standing behind the exam table while taking a hx
distances you from the client, making you appear uncaring
How can you help owners recall a time frame?
link time to specific events such as holidays
What is the most common fitting mistake with gentle leader?
neck strap too loose
What are the sources for acquisition of our animals in the VT program?
Shelters/Humane societies
surrender
breed rescue
What is the first thing to do when getting ready to work with your PACT animal?
look at the medical record
What part is adjusted first on the gentle leader
the neck strap
Animals housed in the Vet Tech program are governed by…
the USDA
When do you use the red leads in the kennel area?
emergencies
A cat has a crouched body posture with tail tucked, pupils dilated, is hissing and growling at the back of the cage in the vet hospital. What body posture is it exhibiting?
Defensive Threat
Alvin, a mixed breed MN doesn’t like the UPS man. He will bare his teeth and raise his hackles when he sees him. His body is crouched with his tail tucked and his ears pinned back. He growls at him and tries to bite him when he approaches.
What body posture is he exhibiting?
Defensive threat
Dog will rollover and expose their underbelly, possibly urinating or defecating at that time.
What posture is this?
Submissive
Violet, the FS goldendoodle is lunging at the fence when small children are playing in the neighbor’s yard. She has her hackles raise, standing erect, barking, growling, and staring directly at the children as she lunges at the fence.
What posture is she exhibiting?
Offensive Threat
A dog with eyes & ear forward, head up, mouth closed, tail at 45 degrees and hackles down is exhibiting which body posture?
Alert
Dog jumps up with tail wagging and try to lick person/animal’s face. Cats don’t specifically exhibit but will have ears erect and head up with tail sometimes straight up and twitching.
What posture is this?
Greeting
Who performs pt assessment in vet practice?
VT
Who performs pt restraint in practice?
VA
Main reason inventory is so important in practice
significant expense for practice
What is the most important indicator for financial success of a practice?
Proftiability
A client’s judgement regarding the quality of medicine provided at a practice is based on
the level of service the client receives
Describe marketing for a vet practice
Any effort the practice makes to retain or obtain clients and make the practice more visible in the community
What is the most common selection criteria by clients when choosing a vet practice
location
Who performs sx?
Vet
Who performs basic animal husbandry in practice?
Kennel Attendant
It is best to base the employee’s pay on…
Performance
Who makes appointments in practice?
receptionists
Who is responsible for all activities of the practice and running the hospital in conjunction with the practice owner
Hospital administrator
A document that is a visual representation of how authority and responsibility flow between the various areas of the practice or practice staff
Organizational chart
Why is placement of the lab and pharmacy in a central location important?
They are often used for examining and treating both outpatients and hospitalized patients
What is the bets way to ensure all major pieces of equipment in a pracitce are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis?
assign each member of the team with a specific piece of equipment to clean and maintain
What is the main reason to hold regular employee evaluations?
improve the employee’s performance
complaints against vet practices are usually caused by….
ineffective communication
Increased competition, new tech, increasing malpractice threats and shifting client expectations have…
made effective management of a practice more complex
How many exam rooms should be available for each veterinarian working on a particular day?
2
What is a disadvantage of computerized medical records
computer generated records can lack medical details
lethargic, not eating well, reluctant to move are what part of the SOAP?
subjective
What is the signalment?
collective information that identifies an individual pt (species, breed, gender, repro status, age and color)
Abx prescribed, hypoallergenic diet, and follow-up appt are in what part of the SOAP?
Plan
cardiac insufficiency and hypotension are what part of the SOAP?
Assessment
HR, RR, MM are what part of the SOAP?
Objective
Awake, Alert, standing, wagging tail are what part of the SOAP?
Subjective
Major medical disorders experienced during a pt’s lifetime are listed to serve as an index to their medical record as…
master problem list
Tx, dx tests, and diet requested by Vet for hospitalized pt is found on the….
MAOR
temp, wt, CRT are on what part of the SOAP
Objective
Who owns the medical records
the hospital
T or F, According to the Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control Act, an inventory of all controlled substance must be made on an annual basis
T
Hypothermia, altered mentation, inappropriate elimination and risk of infection are _______ according to the CT practice model
patient evaluation
URI is what part of the SOAP?
Assessment
Limited daily exercise, cold compresses to injury are what part of the SOAP?
Plan
An inactive med record is defined as…
A client who has not been seen by the practice in 3 years
AAHA endorses what form of record keeping for practices seeking certification?
POMR
What restraint tool simulates scruffing a cat?
clipnosis