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Schedule 3 and the Code of Conduct Flashcards

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What is the vet’s professional code?

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The Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons

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What are the requirements for a vet to be able to practice in the UK?

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Must:
- payment of correct fees
- be a member of the RCVS
- have done a recognised qualification
- do CPD to remain on the register (35 hours per year)
- have indemnity insurance
- declaration of criminal offences

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Define INDEMNITY

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Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden

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Give some examples of acts of veterinary surgery

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  • diagnosis of injuries and/or diseases
  • advice given on the basis of that diagnosis
  • performance of surgical operations
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What is the one exception to the rule of veterinary surgery?

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Euthanasia
Anyone is able to euthanise an animal depending on their experience, skill level and method of euthanasia, which must be humane and effective

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6
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When can a veterinary nurse euthanise an animal?

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Under veterinary direction

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Define EUTHANASIA

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Painless killing to relieve suffering

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What are some other schedule 3 exemptions aside from those for veterinary nurses?

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  • the animal owner, a member of their household or their employee may carry out minor medical treatment for an animal (e.g. insulin injections)
  • the animal owner or person involved in caring for animals used in agriculture may carry out minor medical treatment (and minor surgery not entering a body cavity)
  • vet student carrying out the clinical part of their course
  • registered farriers
  • blood sampling
  • animal husbandry trainees who are over 17 years old in the castration of certain male animals
  • anyone administering emergency first aid
  • para professionals including physio/osteo/chiro - The MRCVS must have prescribed the therapy
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What does paragraph 6 of Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) state?

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That RVNs may carry out minor surgery (not including entering a body cavity) and medical treatment under direction from a vet

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What does paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) state?

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That SVNs may carry out medical treatment under supervision and minor surgery that does not enter a body cavity under direct, continuous and personal supervision

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Define LAY PEOPLE

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Not of the veterinary profession. This includes owners, vet care assistants, kennel staff, receptionists etc

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12
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What post nominal do vet nurses use?

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RVN

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What kind of supervision should an SVN have if they are carrying out a medical procedure?

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The SVN should have supervision from an MRCVS or RVN. The supervisor should be in the building and should be able to be called in if there are any problems

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What kind of supervision should an SVN have when carrying out a surgical procedure?

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Direct, continuous and personal supervision. The supervisor should dedicate their attention to the SVN and not leave their side

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What kind of supervision should an RVN have when carrying out a surgical procedure?

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This can be under direction from an MRCVS as long as the nurse is competent and confident in the task.

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What kind of supervision should an RVN have when carrying out a medical procedure?

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This can be under direction from an MRCVS as long as the nurse is competent and confident in the task.

17
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How many hours of CPD should an RVN do per year to stay on the register?

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15 hours per year

18
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What specific work can a vet nurse not do within practice?

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  • surgery if entering a body cavity
  • diagnose injury or disease, or give advice based on that diagnosis
  • prescribe POM-V, POM-VPS, or NFA-VPS drugs (unless suitably qualified as an SQP)
  • first vaccines or boosters (unless the animal has been seen by a vet for a health check first)
  • certification of anything e.g. AHC, microchip certs, health certs, CD drug requisitions
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What are some examples of certificates that can only be signed by a vet?

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  • Travel certificates including AHCs and EHCs
  • Vaccination certificates
  • Special import certificates for certain imported medications
  • CD requisition forms
  • Written prescriptions
  • Health status certificates for puppies
  • Insurance documents
20
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What are some tasks that a nurse can accept under Schedule 3 rules?

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  • suturing a wound
  • tail amputation
  • disconnect, reconnect and start IVFT
  • placement of IV catheter
  • aural haematoma drains
  • SC/IM/IV injections
  • monitoring of anaesthesia by acting as the hands of the vet
  • dental scale and polish
  • intubation
21
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What are the 6 responsibilities that a veterinary nurse has?

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  • to animals
  • to clients
  • to the profession
  • to the veterinary team
  • to the RCVS
  • to the public
    These are in addition to the 5 Principles of practice and make up the sections of the RCVS Professional Code of Conduct
22
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What are the rules surrounding inductions of anaesthesia and RVN/SVNs?

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An RVN or SVN is allowed to give a bolus/pre determined dose for any induction medication (under direction or supervision of a vet), but they are not allowed to give any medication ‘to effect’ as this is effectively diagnosing.

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What are the rules surrounding maintenance of anaesthesia and RVN/SVNs?

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Maintenance of anaesthesia is the responsibility of the vet surgeon, however an RVN or SVN can act as ‘the hands of the vet’.
An SVN can maintain an anaesthetic under supervision and the supervisor should not be the vet doing the surgery

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What are the rules surrounding monitoring of anaesthesia and RVN/SVNs?

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This is different to the maintenance of the anaesthetic, and anyone who is suitably trained or deemed competent can do this. Most suitable would be RVN, SVN or another VS

25
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What are the general protocols for small animal vaccines?

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Generally two vaccines 2-4 weeks apart, then a yearly booster after that

26
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What should happen at a first vaccine?

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The animal must be under the care of the prescribing vet, the vet must carry out a full clinical assessment and either then administer the vaccine themselves, or delegate the task to an SVN or RVN.

If the vaccine is to be certified, the vet must do it

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What should happen at a 2nd vaccine?

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Usually follows 2-4 weeks after the first.
Will have been prescribed by the vet at the first vaccine, and can therefore be given by an RVN or SVN. Vet should ideally still be on the premises to help with any potential reactions.

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What are some common side effects of a vaccine?

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  • low energy or lethargy
  • inappetence
  • hyperthermia
  • mild swelling around vaccine site
29
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What are some less common vaccine reactions?

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  • twitching
  • itchy skin
  • diarrhoea
  • vomiting
  • limping
30
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What are some examples of severe vaccine reactions?

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  • swelling anywhere in the body
  • breathing difficulties
  • cold extremities
  • seizures
  • pounding heart beat
  • collapse

If any of these reactions occur a vet should be immediately contacted

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What should happen at a booster vaccine?

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Similar to a first vaccine, a health check must be done by the diagnosing/treating vet after which the task of injection can be delegated to an RVN or SVN

32
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What can a vet nurse do in terms of veterinary dentistry?

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They can perform prophylactic measures for dental hygiene, such as scaling and polishing, under vet direction

33
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What can a vet nurse not do in terms of veterinary dentistry?

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They cannot extract teeth using surgical instruments.
If the tooth is so wobbly it may be pulled out with fingers, then a nurse can remove it.

34
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Define PROPHYLACTIC

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A measure intended to prevent disease

35
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What rules surround tail docking?

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A dog must be a working dog and the tail must be docked by a vet before the dog is 5 days old.

36
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What rules surround dew claw removal?

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Anyone can remove a dew claw before the animal’s eyes are open.
After this point they can be surgically remove by a vet if causing problems

37
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Who can administer first aid to an animal?

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Anyone - first aid includes the stemming of bleeding, provision of flow by oxygen, CPR etc.

Veterinary Nursing VN01 (10 decks)

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