History, Asepsis, Sanitation

Question 1

When did the field of Veterinary Technician’s begin?

Answer 1

In the 1960s

Question 2

What does NAVTA stand for

Answer 2

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America

Question 3

Veterinary Technology

Answer 3

The science and art of providing professional support to veterinarians

Question 4

Veterinary Technician

Answer 4

A graduate of an AVMA-accredited program in veterinary technology
*Work under a licensed veterinary practitioner (DVM or VMD).
Associates Degree

Question 5

Veterinary Technologist

Answer 5

Graduate of a 4- year AVMA CVTEA accredited program who holds a baccalaureate degree from veterinary technician study, or a graduate veterinary technician with a B.S. degree in another program with studies in supervision, leadership, management, or a scientific area.

Question 6

Veterinary Assistant

Answer 6

Person with less education and training than a vet tech. Comparative to a nurses’ aid. Most are trained on the job, or attend a short-term training. More appropriately called technician assistants.

Question 7

Veterinarian

Answer 7

Doctor of veterinary medicine. Graduate of a 4-yr. AVMA accredited program.
-Must be licensed in the state he/she is practicing in. -DVM or VMD (What is the difference?)

Question 8

In order who is on the Veterinarian team?

Answer 8

Veterinarian, Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technologists, support staff like; managers, receptionists, technician assistants, and care takers

Question 9

AVMA

Answer 9

American Veterinary Medical Association - The collective voice for the veterinary profession. Has a committee that accredits vet tech programs in the US and Canada (CVTEA)

Question 10

CVTEA

Answer 10

Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities

Question 11

When did NAVTA begin?

Answer 11

1981

Question 12

AVTE

Answer 12

The Association of Veterinary Technician Educators - Offers CE (continuing education), career links, and recommended review materials for the VTNE!

Question 13

VTNE

Answer 13

Veterinary Technician National Exam

Question 14

AAHA

Answer 14

The American Animal Hospital Association - Accredits 14% of
hospitals. Very high standards of excellence.

Question 15

AAVSB

Answer 15

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards - Owns the VTNE

Question 16

PVMA

Answer 16

Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association

Question 17

PVTA

Answer 17

Pennsylvania Veterinary Technician Association – Disbanded in 2013 due to minimal VT support

Question 18

How many hours in how many years does a Veterinary Technician need to complete with CE or continued education

Answer 18

16 hours every two years

Question 19

Sanitation

Answer 19

The process of keeping an area clean and neat

Question 20

Cleaning

Answer 20

The process of physically removing all visible signs of dirt
and organic matter

Question 21

Disinfecting

Answer 21

The process of destroying most microorganisms on
nonliving things by physical or chemical means

Question 22

Sterilizing

Answer 22

The process of destroying all living organisms on an
object by chemicals and/or extreme heat or cold under pressure.

Question 23

Asepsis

Answer 23

A condition of being free from infection. The most
important principle in a veterinary facility (especially the surgical
suite)!

Question 24

Dilution

Answer 24

To lessen in strength by adding another component, such
as water.

Question 25

Filtration

Answer 25

A method of sanitation that removes particles from the air using a physical barrier.

Question 26

Antiseptic

Answer 26

Solution that destroys microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissue and are effective disinfecting agents.

Question 27

Nosocomial Infection

Answer 27

When a human causes the spread of disease and contamination of an animal.

Question 28

What is Cold Sterilization

Answer 28

The process of soaking items in a disinfectant chemical until they are cleaned for reuse.

Question 29

Common Cold Tray Solutions

Answer 29

1. Chlorhexidine Solution 2. Nolvasan Solution 3. Cetylcide-G 4. Pink Germicide (requires the least contact time)

Question 30

What is an Autoclave

Answer 30

A sealed chamber in which objects are exposed to heat and steam under pressure. • EXTREMELY HOT!

Question 31

True or false: An Autoclave kills all living organisms.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What are the 4 main items that an Autoclave is used to sterilize?

Answer 32

Surgical Instruments • Surgical Gowns • Gauze • Drape Packs

Question 33

The use of ultraviolet or gamma rays that radiate and kill living organisms

Answer 33

Radiation

Question 34

Passing high- frequency sound waves through a solution to create a vibration that scrubs an object to remove debris

Answer 34

Ultrasound

Question 35

IOP

Answer 35

Intraocular pressure

Question 36

OU

Answer 36

Both eyes

Question 37

OS

Answer 37

Left eye

Question 38

OD

Answer 38

Right eye

Question 39

AU

Answer 39

Both ears

Question 40

AS

Answer 40

Left ear

Question 41

AD

Answer 41

Right ear