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Laws & Ethics Flashcards

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the movement to increase the use of the term veterinary nurse in the US and Canada due to it more accurately reflecting the job at hand, the level of education needed, and skills required in modern veterinary practices

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Veterinary Nurse Initiative

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The group that guides and structures the development of specialties for veterinary technicians

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Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS)

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CVTS

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Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties

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The group that establishes specific veterinary technician program requirements and evaluates programs to ensure they’re meeting those requirements

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Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)

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CVTEA

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Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities

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The sub-group within the AVMA that regulates veterinary technician programs

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CVTEA

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How many essential and recommended tasks are there in the Accreditation Policies and Procedures Handbook of the CVTEA?

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350+

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The 2 groups that developed the Veterinary Technician National Examination

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  1. Professional Examination Service (PES)
  2. American Association of Veterinary State Board (AAVSB)
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AAVSB

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American Association of Veterinary State Board

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PES

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Professional Examination Services

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How many questions are on the VTNE and what is the format? Where is it taken?

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170 multiple choice questions - 150 scored + 20 unscored

Test centers throughout North America

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a structured approach to patient care that ensures that consistent excellent care is provided to each patient

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Veterinary Technician Practice Model

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List the 5 steps of the Veterinary Technician Practice Model

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  1. Gather patient data
  2. Identify/prioritize patient evaluations
  3. Develop/implement patient care plan
  4. Evaluate patient response to care
  5. Repeat steps 1-5
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List the 3 categories of VT Patient Evaluations

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  1. Actual physical + psych problems of the patient
  2. Relating to the risk of or potential future problems
  3. Relating to the owner
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The most critical problems in the VT patient evaluation

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Foundation Issues

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Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
1

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Oxygenation

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Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
2

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Critical Safety / Acute Pain (Severe)

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Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
3

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Hydration

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Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
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Elimination

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Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
5

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Nutrition

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Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
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Noncritical Safety

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Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
7

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Chronic Pain / Acute Pain (Mild to Moderate)

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Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
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Activity

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Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
9

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Utility

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Give 6 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 1 (oxygenation)

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  1. Altered Gas Diffusion
  2. Altered Ventilation
  3. Cardiac Insufficiency
  4. Decreased Perfusion
  5. Obstructed Airway
  6. Risk of Aspiration
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Give 6 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 2 (Critical Safety / Acute Pain (Severe))

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  1. Acute Pain
  2. Electrolyte Imbalance
  3. Hyperthermia (Severe)
  4. Hypothermia (Severe)
  5. Postoperative Compliance
  6. Preoperative Compliance
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Give 2 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 3 (Hydration)

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  1. Hypervolemia
  2. Hypovolemia
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Give 7 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 4 (Elimination)

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  1. Altered Urinary Production
  2. Urinary Incontinence
  3. Bowel Incontinence
  4. Constipation
  5. Diarrhea
  6. Inappropriate Elimination
  7. Self-Care Deficit
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Give 7 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 5 (Nutrition)

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  1. Altered Oral Health
  2. Abnormal Eating Behavior
  3. Ineffective Nursing
  4. Self-Care Deficit
  5. Overweight
  6. Underweight
  7. Vomiting/Diarrhea
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Give 11 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 6 (Noncritical Safety)

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  1. Altered Mentation
  2. Altered Sensory Perception
  3. Hyperthermia
  4. Hypothermia
  5. Impaired Tissue Integrity
  6. Risk of Infection
  7. Risk of Infection Transmission
  8. Self-Inflicted Injury
  9. Status Within Appropriate Limits
  10. Owner Knowledge Deficit
  11. Non-compliant Owner
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Give 3 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 7 (Chronic Pain / Acute Pain)

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  1. Mild to Moderate Pain
  2. Acute Pain
  3. Chronic Pain
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Give 3 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 8 (Activity)

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  1. Exercise Intolerance
  2. Reduced Mobility
  3. Sleep Disturbance
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Give 7 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 9 (Utility)

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  1. Aggression
  2. Anxiety
  3. Fear
  4. Client Coping Deficit
  5. Client Knowledge Deficit
  6. Inappropriate Elimination
  7. Reproductive Dysfunction
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a written plan developed in order to address the VT evaluations from step 2 of the VT practice model and includes measures to be independently taken by the VT

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Technician Interventions

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What are the 4 tasks that only veterinarians can complete?

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  1. Diagnose
  2. Prescribe
  3. Prognose
  4. Surgery
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Define Veterinarian

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individuals who have completed 4 years of veterinary school, received a DVM or VMD, and are the leader of the veterinary health care team

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individuals who have met the requirements for admission to a respective academy of specialists and have been accepted by that academy

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Veterinary Technician Specialists

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individuals who typically work in positions such a project leader, practice supervisor, or teacher in a veterinary technology program

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Veterinary Technologist

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39
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How many areas of specialty does NAVTA recognize?

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12

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40
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How many VT specialist societies does NAVTA recognize?

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6

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What are the 6 VT specialty societies recognized by NAVTA?

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  1. Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
  2. Society of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians
  3. Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
  4. The American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians
  5. The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians
  6. Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians
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Individuals who are directly involved in the nursing care of hospitalized patients while helping with practice management issues

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Veterinary Technician

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individuals who are involved in the care of animals, have completed a 4-6 month education program, and are often trained on the job

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Veterinary Assistant

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individuals that have completed 6 months of additional training at a registered facility and care for the animals used in research facilities and teaching institutions

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Laboratory Animal Technicians and Technologists

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individual who takes care of the accounting aspects of the practice including payroll, paying bills, and ordering supplies

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Accountant

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individuals who coordinate and oversee the behind-the-scenes tasks that promote the efficient delivery of medical care to patients

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Veterinary Practice Manager

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ACT

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Animal Care Technician

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AHT

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Animal Health Technician

49
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CVPM

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Certified Veterinary Practice Manager

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CVT

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Certified Veterinary Technician

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DVM

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

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LVN

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Licensed Veterinary Nurse

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LVT

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Licensed Veterinary Technician

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OJT

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On-the-Job Trained (Vet Assistant)

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RAHT

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Registered Animal Health Technician

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VA

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Veterinary Assistant

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VHM

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Veterinary Hospital Manager

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VMD

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Veterinary Medical Doctor (UPenn)

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AALAS

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American Association of Laboratory Animal Science

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ALAT

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Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician

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LAT

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Laboratory Animal Technician

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LATG

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Laboratory Animal Technologist

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CALAS

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Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Science

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ARLAT

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Associate Registered Laboratory Animal Technician

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RLAT

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Registered Laboratory Animal Technician

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RMLAT

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Registered Master Laboratory Animal Technician

67
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Which group established the veterinary technician code of ethics?

68
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a legal document owned by the veterinary practice or the supervising institution and must completely and accurately document all care provided to a patient and all relevant observations made regarding a patient

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Medical Record

69
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Give the 4 roles of NAVTA

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  1. Strengthening the VT profession
  2. Advocating for enhanced awareness of the profession
  3. Supporting members of the organization
  4. Working for the sustainability of the organization
70
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List the 3 types of NAVTA membership classifications

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  1. Active
  2. Associate
  3. Student
71
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Give 5 benefits of professional organizations

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  1. Networking opportunities
  2. Continuing education
  3. Leadership opportunities
  4. Discounts
  5. Career building
72
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Most laws and regulations that govern veterinary technology are _______ based.

73
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state specific expectations that govern and define the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology in order to protect veterinary clients, veterinary patients, and the general public

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Practice Act

74
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a proposed amendment to the practice act

75
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expectations whose violations will result in sanctions by your state’s veterinary medical board such as suspension or loss of your veterinary technician license, fines, or other disciplinary actions

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Regulations

76
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a crime that involves dishonesty or deception, immorality or depravity, or interference with justice

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Crime of Moral Turpitude

77
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a crime that involves murder, rape, distribution of drugs, and misdemeanor offenses such as stalking, harassment, and assault

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Crimes of Depravity

78
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Renewing your license requires what 3 things?

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  1. Submitting a renewal application
  2. Pay a renewal fee
  3. Verification of continuing education
79
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What are the 2 categories of violations that would warrant disciplinary action?

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  1. Technical Violation
  2. Substantive Violation
80
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a type of violation that includes practicing with a lapsed license, failure to obtain enough CE, and being disciplined by another state

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Technical Violation

81
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a type of violation that includes malpractice, unprofessional conduct, fraud, misrepresentation, working under the influence, practicing beyond the scope of one’s license, and animal abuse/neglect.

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Substantive Violations

82
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the conduct that disparages the profession in the eyes of the public

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Unprofessional Conduct

83
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the deviation from or failure to conform to acceptable standards of practice

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Malpractice

84
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conduct that increases the risk of negligence, even if negligence has not yet actually occurred

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Incompetence

85
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Violations that are primarily administrative and no animal is placed at direct risk

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Technical Violation

86
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Violations that are associated with misconduct in professional practice

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Substantive Violation

87
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List the 5 possible disciplinary sanctions

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  1. License revocation
  2. License suspension
  3. License probation
  4. Reprimand
  5. Civil penalty
88
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a public censure of a licensee without suspension or probation

89
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a fine paid to the licensing board

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Civil Penalty

90
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laws that define the rights and obligations of both employees and employers, as well as specify the requirements for employment standards

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Labor Laws

91
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the group that prevents employment-related accidents and illnesses, as well as confirms all workers have a fundamental right to a safe workplace environment

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

93
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the law that provides safe and healthy working conditions for all employees

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Occupational Safety and Health Act

94
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the law that imposes certain minimum mandatory conditions for the protection of persons exposed to radiation and engaged in the operation and use of radiation equipment

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Radiation Health and Safety Act

95
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the law that defines medical waste, regulates its management and transport, and outlines enforcement processes

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Medical Waste Tracking Act

96
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Who enforces the Medical Waste Tracking Act?

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Environmental Protection Agency

97
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EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency

98
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drugs or chemicals whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government

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Controlled Substances

99
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What group enforces federal regulation of controlled substances

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Drug Enforcement Agency

100
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DEA

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Drug Enforcement Agency

101
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the law that establishes minimum standards of treatment and care that must be provided for most warm-blooded animals bred for commercial sale, used in research and higher education, transported commercially, and exhibited to the public

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Animal Welfare Act

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AWA

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Animal Welfare Act

103
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The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) does not include what 3 animals?

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  1. Mice
  2. Rats
  3. Birds
104
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a group that helps enforce AWA compliance and ensures standards are followed in areas of animal housing, feeding, handling, veterinary care, and review of animal-use protocols

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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

105
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IACUC

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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

106
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The USDA requires what to be established at all registered research labs and schools?

107
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the federal law that prohibits the use of soring in horses participating in shows, sales, exhibitions, and auctions, as well as prohibits drivers from transporting these horses to or from any of these events

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Horse Protection Act

108
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HPA

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Horse Protection Act

109
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a procedure that involves using a number of painful interventions to prompt a hose to lift its feet high when walking

110
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the group that enforces the horse protection act

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

111
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APHIS

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

112
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the law that prevents the extinction of imperiled plant and animal life and to recover and maintain those populations by removing or lessening threats to their survival

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Endangered Species Act

113
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Which 2 groups enforce the Endangered Species Act?

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  1. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  2. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
114
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The science and art of providing all aspects of professional medical care and treatment for animals, with the exceptions of diagnosis, prognosis, surgery, and prescription

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Veterinary Technology

115
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List the 3 levels of supervision required for veterinary technician activities

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  1. Immediate
  2. Direct
  3. Indirect
116
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a licensed veterinarian is within direct eyesight and hearing range

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Immediate Supervision

117
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a licensed veterinarian is on the premises and is readily available

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Direct Supervision

118
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a licensed veterinarian is not on the premises but is able to perform the duties of a licensed veterinarian by maintaining direct communication with the veterinary technician

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Indirect Supervision

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