Laws & Ethics Flashcards
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
Veterinary Nurse Initiative
The group that guides and structures the development of specialties for veterinary technicians
Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS)
CVTS
Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties
The group that establishes specific veterinary technician program requirements and evaluates programs to ensure they’re meeting those requirements
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
CVTEA
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
The sub-group within the AVMA that regulates veterinary technician programs
CVTEA
How many essential and recommended tasks are there in the Accreditation Policies and Procedures Handbook of the CVTEA?
350+
The 2 groups that developed the Veterinary Technician National Examination
- Professional Examination Service (PES)
- American Association of Veterinary State Board (AAVSB)
AAVSB
American Association of Veterinary State Board
PES
Professional Examination Services
How many questions are on the VTNE and what is the format? Where is it taken?
170 multiple choice questions - 150 scored + 20 unscored
Test centers throughout North America
a structured approach to patient care that ensures that consistent excellent care is provided to each patient
Veterinary Technician Practice Model
List the 5 steps of the Veterinary Technician Practice Model
- Gather patient data
- Identify/prioritize patient evaluations
- Develop/implement patient care plan
- Evaluate patient response to care
- Repeat steps 1-5
List the 3 categories of VT Patient Evaluations
- Actual physical + psych problems of the patient
- Relating to the risk of or potential future problems
- Relating to the owner
The most critical problems in the VT patient evaluation
Foundation Issues
Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
1
Oxygenation
Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
2
Critical Safety / Acute Pain (Severe)
Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
3
Hydration
Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
4
Elimination
Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
5
Nutrition
Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
6
Noncritical Safety
Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
7
Chronic Pain / Acute Pain (Mild to Moderate)
Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
8
Activity
Prioritization of VT Patient Evaluations:
9
Utility
Give 6 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 1 (oxygenation)
- Altered Gas Diffusion
- Altered Ventilation
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Decreased Perfusion
- Obstructed Airway
- Risk of Aspiration
Give 6 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 2 (Critical Safety / Acute Pain (Severe))
- Acute Pain
- Electrolyte Imbalance
- Hyperthermia (Severe)
- Hypothermia (Severe)
- Postoperative Compliance
- Preoperative Compliance
Give 2 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 3 (Hydration)
- Hypervolemia
- Hypovolemia
Give 7 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 4 (Elimination)
- Altered Urinary Production
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Inappropriate Elimination
- Self-Care Deficit
Give 7 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 5 (Nutrition)
- Altered Oral Health
- Abnormal Eating Behavior
- Ineffective Nursing
- Self-Care Deficit
- Overweight
- Underweight
- Vomiting/Diarrhea
Give 11 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 6 (Noncritical Safety)
- Altered Mentation
- Altered Sensory Perception
- Hyperthermia
- Hypothermia
- Impaired Tissue Integrity
- Risk of Infection
- Risk of Infection Transmission
- Self-Inflicted Injury
- Status Within Appropriate Limits
- Owner Knowledge Deficit
- Non-compliant Owner
Give 3 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 7 (Chronic Pain / Acute Pain)
- Mild to Moderate Pain
- Acute Pain
- Chronic Pain
Give 3 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 8 (Activity)
- Exercise Intolerance
- Reduced Mobility
- Sleep Disturbance
Give 7 VT Patient Evaluations in:
Priority 9 (Utility)
- Aggression
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Client Coping Deficit
- Client Knowledge Deficit
- Inappropriate Elimination
- Reproductive Dysfunction
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
Technician Interventions
What are the 4 tasks that only veterinarians can complete?
- Diagnose
- Prescribe
- Prognose
- Surgery
Define Veterinarian
individuals who have completed 4 years of veterinary school, received a DVM or VMD, and are the leader of the veterinary health care team
individuals who have met the requirements for admission to a respective academy of specialists and have been accepted by that academy
Veterinary Technician Specialists
individuals who typically work in positions such a project leader, practice supervisor, or teacher in a veterinary technology program
Veterinary Technologist
How many areas of specialty does NAVTA recognize?
12
How many VT specialist societies does NAVTA recognize?
6
What are the 6 VT specialty societies recognized by NAVTA?
- Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
- Society of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians
- Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
- The American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians
- The American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians
- Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians
Individuals who are directly involved in the nursing care of hospitalized patients while helping with practice management issues
Veterinary Technician
individuals who are involved in the care of animals, have completed a 4-6 month education program, and are often trained on the job
Veterinary Assistant
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
Laboratory Animal Technicians and Technologists
individual who takes care of the accounting aspects of the practice including payroll, paying bills, and ordering supplies
Accountant
individuals who coordinate and oversee the behind-the-scenes tasks that promote the efficient delivery of medical care to patients
Veterinary Practice Manager
ACT
Animal Care Technician