Exam 1
which of the following is true about text messaging in a veterinary practice?
Text messages should be brief and succinct
vet tech training programs are accredited by the CVTEA, which falls under which organization?
AVMA
which agency controls medical waste disposal in the U.S.?
EPA environmental protection agency
which organization enforces the laws related to job safety and health protection for workers?
OSHA
___ mission is to "unite, advance, and strengthen RVT profession across Canada"
RVTTC
what is the VTNE?
a licensing test required to practice as a vet tech in most states
which of the following describes indirect supervision?
a license vet is not on premises but is within direct communication
which of the following describes Direct Supervision?
a licensed vet is in building and readily available
what's the purpose of a hearing in the context of disciplinary action against a vet tech?
allow the veterinary technician to defend against allegations and tell his/her side of the story
which of the following would be considered objective information in a patient's medical record?
bloodwork results
which of the following would be considered subjective data in a medical record?
bright, alert, and responsive
what's the legal definition of unprofessional conduct?
conduct that disparages the profession in the eyes of the public
which type of crime that might be found in a criminal background check is most likely to prevent a vet tech from receiving a state license?
crimes of moral turtitude?
what's the legal definition of malpractice?
deviation from or failure to conform to acceptable standards of care
which of the following laws is primarily focused on preventing the extinction of imperiled plant and animal life?
endangered species act
what are the legal implications of inaccurate medical records?
errors in a medical record can render the document invalid
what's the correct order of steps in the vet tech practice model?
gather data about the patient, identify/prioritize patient evaluations, develop a care plan, evaluate response to care, repeat
this refers to the deviation from or failure to conform to the acceptable standards of practice
malpractice
which of the following terms is used to describe the act of saying something that is not accurate?
misrepresentation?
which of the following is considered a priority in the vet tech's evaluation?
oxygenation
having honest communications with coworkers and clients, maintaining a positive attitude, being a team player, and respecting the vet-client-patient relationship are all examples of which?
professional conduct in the workplace
participating in professional organizations, participating in in highschool career days, attending local and national conferences, and supporting legislation designed to aid veterinary technology are all examples of ...?
professional conduct outside the workplace
in which area of the hospital might a technician be required to access medical histories and billing info, access client info, or create new medical records?
reception area
active membership in the NAVTA is open to which of the following?
registered/licensed/certified veterinary technicians who graduated from an AVMA-accredited program of veterinary technology
which of the following patient evaluations would be the highest priority to a vet tech?
severe hypothermia
which organization typically creates rules and regulations regarding vet med?
state veterinary board
which of the following are examples of objective data that can be gathered about a patient?
temperature and body weight
which of the following prohibits soring in horses?
the horse protection act
what title is given to a vet tech who has completed addtl education, training, and testing in a specialized area of practice?
vet tech specialist
which member of the vet team is unlicensed, typically trained on the job, and assists with patient care?
veterinary assistant