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Lesson 2 Flashcards

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Ethics

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The system on moral principles that determines appropriate behavior and actions within a specific group

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ASPCA

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American society for the prevention of cruelty to animals

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Human-Animal Bond

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The special and healthy relationship between people and their pets

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Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

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Veterinary professionals and nonvets, responsible for interpreting the law and the standards of care offered to vet patients

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5
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The Three Rs

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Replacement, reduction, and refinement

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common law

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unwritten law that has evolved from use and customs

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two types of veterinary laws

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1) ensure the quality of service to patients

2) provide a non hostile and safe environment

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The veterinary practice act

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the law defining which persons may practice veterinary medicine and surgery in each state and under what conditions

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three elements for malpractice

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1) the vet agreed to treat the patient
2) the vet failed to exercise the legal obligation of skill and diligence
3) the negligence cause injury to the patient

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10
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Respondeat superior

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a vet can be found guilty of malpractice for a mistake made by a tech due to lack of supervision

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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

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regulations designed to provide a safe workplace for all persons working in any business affecting commerce

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equal employment opportunity (eeo)

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protects employees from wrongful termination

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Fair labor standard act (FLSA)

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establishes minimum wage, overtime, record keeping, and youth employment standards for people working in the private sector and in government

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nonexempt employees

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entitled to paid overtime when working more than 40 hours a week

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comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act

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regulates manufacturing distribution dispensing and delivery of certain drugs

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drug enforcement agency (DEA)

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primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for combating the abuse of controlled drugs

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animal welfare act (AWA)

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one of the sources oof federal laws on the care and use of animals in the biomedical industry

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US department of agriculture (USDA)

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directs the AWA

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the national institutes of health (NIH)

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conduct and supports medical research

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Occupational health and safety program (OHSP)

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a written statement in place to protect the employees who work with animals

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Standard operating procedure (SOP)

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an official detailed description of how each important procedure should be performed at the facility

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center for disease control and prevention (CDC)

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has established specific guidelines for the safe handling and management of infectious agents in the biomedical industry

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Biosafety level 1

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ordinarily do not cause disease in humans, may affect people with immune deficiency, no specific requirements for handling or disposal

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Biosafety level 2

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have potential to cause human disease if handled incorrectly, precautions will vary depending on the substance, general actions include: limited access to area, wearing gloves coats gowns face shield, use of class 1 or 2 biosafety cabinets, appropriate use of sharp containers, specific disposal and decontamination instructions

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Biosafety level 3

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Can cause serious potentially lethal disease. General requirements: controlled access, decontamination of waste, decontamination of clothes cages and equipment, testing of personnel to evaluate possible exposure, use of class 1 or 2 biosafety cabinets or other containment devices, and use of personal protective gear for all personnel

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Biosafety level 4

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High risk of life threatening diseases, exercise maximum containment, personnel shower in and shower out and dress in full body suits equipped with a positive air supply

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Zoonotic hazards

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patients that have diseases that are infectious to humans or other animals

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Dosimetry badge

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must be worn during radiographic procedure to measure any scatter radiation you may receive during the procedure

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scavenging system

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captures excess gases and transports them to a safe exhaust port typically outside the building

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Right to know law

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requires that you be informed about all the chemicals you might be exposed to while doing your job

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MSDS

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material safety data sheets

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