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VN01 Flashcards

1
Q

Name 3 roles of animals

A

Companion
Farming
Working

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2
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If a pet is viewed as a companion animal what points do we need to think about?

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  1. They may fill the role of a child
  2. They may be the sole companion
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3
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What positive effects on health do animals have?

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Reduce obesity and blood pressure
Reduce anxiety
Improve owners wellbeing

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4
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Do PATs or ESAs have the same legal protection as assistance animals?

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No, unlike assistance animals, businesses are no legally obliged to allow the animal on the premises

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5
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What are farming animals?

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Animals that are kept to provide a product

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6
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Name 5 examples of working animals?

A

Military animals
Police and law enforcement animals
Medical
Herding and retrieving
Assistance

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7
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Why is breeding usually undertaken?

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The animals ability to perform a job
Farm animals bred for produce
Their appearance to achieve a desired phenotype

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8
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Animal welfare five freedoms

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  1. Access to fresh water and suitable diet
  2. Appropriate environment
  3. Prevent illness/ pain
  4. Sufficient space and proper facilities
  5. Conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering
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9
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Animal welfare act five broad welfare needs

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Somewhere suitable to live
Proper diet, including fresh water
The ability to express normal behaviour
The need to be housed with or apart from other animals
Protection from and treatment of illness and injury

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10
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Dogs under the dangerous dogs act

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Pitbull terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila braziliero

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11
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Rules for keeping a dangerous dog

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The dog must be neutered, tattooed, microchipped, kept on a lead and muzzled at all times in public

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12
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Who produced the animal welfare code of practice?

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Defra

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13
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Types of insurance

A

Professional indemnity insurance
Employers liability insurance
Public liability insurance

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14
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Types of business models

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Independent practice
Corporate practice
Joint venture

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15
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Who can own a veterinary practice?

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Vet, RVN, lay people

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16
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Under schedule 3 of the veterinary surgeons act an RVN or SVN can:

A

Administer medical treatment or carry out any minor surgery (not entering the body cavity)

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17
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What conditions have to be met under schedule 3?

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Nurse must be RVN or enrolled SVN
Must be done under direction if a veterinary surgeon
Animal must be under the veterinary surgeons care
Veterinary surgeon but be the RVNs employer (or employed by employer)
SVN ONLY- treatment or surgery must be part of training and must be supervised by a vet or RVN

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18
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Can RVNs and SVNs diagnose diseases and injuries in animals?

A

No

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19
Q

Can RVNs and SVNs give advice based on a diagnosis

A

No

20
Q

Can RVNs and SVNs undertake the medical or surgical treatment of animals?

A

Yes but only if schedule 3 conditions are met

21
Q

Can RVNs and SVNs undertake the performance of surgical operations on animals

A

Yes, but only if schedule 3 conditions are met

22
Q

POM-V
Prescription needed?
Prescribed by?
Supplied by?
Clinical assessment required?

A

Prescription needed
Only prescribed by a vet
Supplied but a vet or pharmacist
Clinical assessment is required

23
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POM-VPS

Prescription needed?
Prescribed by?
Supplied by?
Clinical assessment required?

A

A prescription is needed
Vet, pharmacist or SQP can prescribe
Vet, pharmacist or SQP can supple
Clinical assessment is needed

24
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NFA-VPS

Prescription needed?
Prescribed by?
Supplied by?
Clinical assessment required?

A

Prescription isn’t needed
Vet, pharmacist or SQP can prescribe
Vet, pharmacist or SQP can supply
No clinical assessment needed

25
Q

AVM- GSL

Prescription needed?
Prescribed by?
Supplied by?
Clinical assessment required?

A

No prescription needed
Can be supplied by anyone
No clinical assessment needed

26
Q

What is a C-SQP

A

Companion animals

27
Q

What is J-SQP

A

Equines

28
Q

What is L-SQP

A

Farm animals

29
Q

What is E-SQP

A

Equine and companion animals

30
Q

What is R-SQP

A

Equine, farm and companion animals

31
Q

What is K-SQP

A

Companion and farm

32
Q

What is CA-SQP

A

Companion and avian

33
Q

What is G-SQP

A

Equines and farm

34
Q

What is JA-SQP

A

Equines and avian

35
Q

What is EA-SQP

A

Companion, equines and avians

36
Q

What must an SQP ensure when prescribing medication?

A

The medication is appropriate for the animal
The client is competent to use the product safely and intends to use it for the authorised purpose
The customer knows how to use the product safely
The customer knows what the product does and has been provided with the warnings on the summary of product characteristics
The medicine is labelled correctly
No more than the minimum amount required is given
The client is given advice on sage administration of the product

37
Q

When was the VN council established?

A

2002

38
Q

VN council is a committee of RCVS council and has the overall responsibility for matters relating too:

A

VN training
Post qualification awards
Registration of qualified veterinary nurses

39
Q

How does the regulatory body protect the public?

A

Settings standards
Holding and maintaining the register
Maintain standards
Providing advice for professionals and consumers

40
Q

RCVS code of professional conduct - principles of practice

A
  1. Professional competence
  2. Honesty and integrity
  3. Independence and impartiality
  4. Client confidentiality and trust
  5. Professional accountability
41
Q

What are day one skills?

A

The essential clinical skills required in order to be able to achieve the day one competences

42
Q

What are day one competences?

A

The ability to perform the roles and tasks required by one’s job to the expected standards

43
Q

What is negligence

A

The member of staff had a legal duty of care to the client
The member of staff breached the standard of that duty of care
This breach was the cause of the loss or damage to the client

44
Q

What is trespass?

A

Interference with someone’s property without consent

45
Q

What is breach of contract?

A

Breaking the terms set out in a contract

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