Technology Exam #2
Scavenging system
Component of an anesthetic machine that functions to properly discard excess gas; some are located on machines as a filter canister; others are set up as a central unit with a fan to direct gases out of the building.
In order to put ___ at case, a warm welcome and accessibility from team members is a must.
clients
Identify four items that a biomedical industry institution should include in an Occupational Safety and Health Program
complete medical history of each employee a preventative medicine section, including a vaccination program suitable for the work performed a system of ongoing medical evaluation a clear and standard policy for emergency situations.
Human-Animal Bond
concept defining the special, healthy relationship between people and pets
List three dangers associated with long-term exposure to waste anesthetic gases
congenital abnormalities in children spontaneous abortions liver and kidney damage.
charged with protecting consumers and their pets and livestock
The board of Veterinary Examiners
OSHA
Which federal agency is responsible for developing and enforcing regulations to ensure a safe working environment?
DEA
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing regulations related to controlled drugs?
Formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen. List four recommendations or precautions that should be taken when handling it in the veterinary facility
1.Carefully read the MSDS for formaldehyde/formalin. 2.Store formalin containers safely, including specimen jars. 3.Use formalin only with good ventilation; avoid breathing vapors. 4.Wear goggles and latex gloves; avoid skin and eye contact.
name the three elements a plaintiff must prove to establish that malpractice has occurred
1.the veterinarian agreed to treat the patient 2.the veterinarian failed to exercise the necessary legal obligation of skill and diligence in treating the patient (negligence) 3. the negligence caused injury to the patient.
accounts receivable totals should never exceed ___ % of the total gross revenue amount
15-20%
Formaldehyde/Formalin
A chemical compound with the formula CH2O; it exists in water as the hydrate H2C(OH)2. Aqueous solutions of formaldehyde are referred to as formalin; exposure to formaldehyde is a significant consideration for human health because it is carcinogenic
Employee handbook
A document created in well-managed veterinary hospitals to outline policies and procedures (including labor expectations, sexual harassment, overtime, vacation, benefits, etc.); hospital philosophy; and mission, vision, and value statements. At time of hire and annually the employee handbook is reviewed with employee and updated.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
A federal law designed to provide a safe workplace for all persons working in any business effecting commerce.
Right to Know Law
A federal law mandating that all work places educate employees regarding the hazards they will encounter while on the job.
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act
A law created in 1970 by the US Congress to regulate the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, and delivery of certain drugs that have the potential for abuse.
Federal Law
A law established by the United States government and legislators (congressmen and senators), enforced by different departments and agencies.
Controlled Substance Act (CSA)
A law most applicable to the veterinary community regarding the drugs used by veterinarians.
Veterinary Medical Association
A not-for-profit professional organization of veterinarians establishing bylaws, nominating officers, and enhancing the professional experience through volunteerism.
Veterinary Technician Association
A not-for-profit professional organization of veterinary technicians establishing bylaws, nominating officers, and enhancing the professional experience through volunteerism.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Any item used to protect against undue harm; includes ear plugs, lead gloves, lead apron, safety glasses, exam gloves, and hot mitts.
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
A state body interpreting the practice act governing the practice of veterinary medicine reviewing cases brought against a veterinarian or lay person performing surgery, prescribing medicine, or diagnosing disease. The board is charged with protecting consumers and their pets and livestock. They review cases to determine if the standard of care has been met and if there has been negligence or malpractice, causing injury or death to an animal.
Malpractice/professional negligence
A type of negligence in which a physician fails to follow generally accepted professional standards, causing injury to the patient
Standard Operating Procedure
A written set of directions and policies; a practice may abbreviate medical record annotations; however, an SOP must be kept on premises detailing the procedure.
the organization that is dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals
AALAS
acronym for the group founded in 1866 that created laws against cruelty to animals
ASPCA
the form of ultramicroscopic solid or liquid particles dispersed or suspended in air or gas
Aerosolized
Which statement concerning controlled substances log book records is most accurate?
All records must be maintained for at least 5 years.
Respondeat superior
An employer who is responsible for the actions of the employees performed within the course of their employment.
Hazardous materials plan
An identified, detailed plan explaining how toxic materials are to be tended to; may include safety training and contact numbers for local Hazardous Materials Teams, authorities, and physicians.
the federal act that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, transport, and by dealers in the United states
Animal Welfare Act
infectious agents that have the potential to cause human disease if handled incorrectly
Biosafety Level II
any agent that is directly involved in promoting cancer or increasing its propagation
Carcinogen
Horses are required to have a current negative status for __ in order to travel between states.
Coggins disease
education tools explaining treatments, procedures, anesthesia, risks, and the possibility of death
Consent form
the acronym for the primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for combating the abuse of controlled drugs
DEA
List five items that may be covered by medical waste management laws
Discarded needles Discarded syringes Vials containing attenuated or live vaccines Culture plates Animal carcasses exposed or infected with pathogen infectious to humans or euthanized with a barbiturate.
List six types of biomedical companies and institutions that employ veterinary technicians
Drug and pharmaceutical manufacturers Private and public teaching institutions, colleges, and universities Manufacturers of animal support equipment and animal feeds Breeders and distributors of research animals Private research foundations Government agencies
Name three laws enforced by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of the Interior that may come into play when research requires the capture of animals from the wild
Endangered Species Act the Lacy Act the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
the system of moral principles that determines appropriate behavior and actions within a specific group
Ethics
Animal Welfare Act
Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, exhibition, and transport and by dealers. Other laws, policies, and guidelines may include additional species coverage or specifications for animal care and use, the minimum acceptable standard.
Negligence
Finding that a practitioner's actions were below the level of competence expected of the professional.
the aqueous form of formaldehyde
Formalin
The U.S Department of Agriculture issues __ by the state and requires that a veterinarian do a physicals exam on the animal before signing it
Health Certificates
The bond that refers, for example, to the interaction between people and their pets
Human-animal bond
Material Safety Data Sheet
Informational material that must be kept in all businesses; contains detailed product safety information on hazardous materials found in that place of a business; an OSHA mandate.
Veterinary State Practice Act
Law that describes which persons may practice veterinary medicine and surgery in the state and under which conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Law that promotes equal opportunity in employment through administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through education and technical assistance.
they set the maximum limits from which we can deviate form the acceptable norm
Laws
List four pieces of personal protective equipment that should be used when taking a radiograph
Lead-lined aprons Lead Gloves Thyroid collars Lead-impregnated glasses
a type of negligence in which a doctor fails to follow generally accepted professional standards resulting in injury to a patient
Malpractice
Secondary container labeling
Mandated by OSHA, all materials dispensed out of the primary storage unit must be properly identified with MSDS information, to include: health hazard, flammability, reactivity, and personal protection.
when doctor's level of competence falls below the level expected of the profession
Negligence
The acronym for a federal law designed to provide a safe workplace for all persons working in any business effecting commerce
OSHA
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
One of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. It serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environment health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people in the United States. The CDC's top organizational components include the Office of the Director, six Coordinating Centers and Offices, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Organization founded in 1950 and dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals and quality research that leads to scientific gains that benefit people and animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association/Professional Liability Insurance Trust
Organization founded in 1950 and dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals and quality research that leads to scientific gains that benefit people and animals.
Which law regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in a state?
Practice Act
Federal Equal Opportunity laws prevent discrimination by employers in hiring or firing practices on the basis of what criteria
Race Color Religion Sex national origin.
Nonexempt employee
Receives hourly wages; subject to wage and hour laws (i.e., overtime pay); usually applies to nonprofessional employees not in administrative positions.
the system found on anesthetic machines that will properly discard excess anesthetic gas
Scavenging system
the acronym for an official detailed description of how each important procedure should be performed at any given place of employment
Standard Operating Procedures
Department of Labor
The federal agency that fosters and promotes the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees, administering a variety of labor laws, including those that guarantee workers' rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support.
Human-animal bond
The interaction between humans and animals, the special interactive bond that actually enhances human quality of life.
Ethylene oxide
The organic compound with the formula C2H4O; carcinogenic. It is used to sterilize substances that would be damaged by high-temperature techniques. The gas kills bacteria (and their endospores), mold, and fungi.
Drug Enforcement Agency
The primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for combating the abuse of controlled drugs.
Ethics
The system of moral principles that determines appropriate behavior and actions within a specific group.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Where can detailed information regarding a specific hazardous chemical, its composition, requirements for storage, handling, use, and need for personal protective equipment be found?
Dosimetry badge
Used for monitoring cumulative exposure to ionizing radiation.
the ____ ________ Association provides high-quality continuing education throughout the year for hospital managers
Veterinary Hospital Managers
Common Law
a body of unwritten law, evolved from use, custom, and by judge-made decisions establishing precedential case law
Standard Operating Procedure
an official detailed description of how each important procedure should be performed at a research facility
the wide range of medicinal products created by non-chemical processes like biotechnology and other technologies
biologics
Biosafety Level III Agents
can cause serious and potentially lethal disease; potential for aerosol respiratory transmission is high
an efficient, mature organization comes from managers learning to ______ and empower team members
delegate
information can be misinterpreted, especially over the phone. Therefore a pet's condition must never be_____ over the phone!
diagnosed
A recommendation given to a client over the phone must be __in the medical record.
documented
used for monitoring cumulative exposure to ionizing radiation
dosimetry badge
to prevent the purchase of excess materials ____ quantities should be developed for each product.
economic reorder
National Institutes of Health
enforces federal law on the care and use of animals within the biomedical industry
Fair Labor Standards Act
establishes minimum wage, overtime, record keeping, and youth employment standards
a carcinogenic compound used to sterilize substances that would be damaged by high temperatures
ethylene oxide
What are the four categories of laws that govern practice within a veterinary clinic
federal law state law local/municipal law common law
Biosafety Level II Agents
have potential to cause human disease if handled incorrectly; low potential for aerosol transmission
the client's experience starts with the first __and ends when the practice has ___ up with the visit
impression, followed
when the receptionist details the entire __for the client, it shows the total value of the visit
invoice
appointment schedules should be developed to ___ production, while ____ client wait time.
maximize, minimizing
Laws
maximum limits from which we can deviate from the acceptable norm
if the client has to call the practice to receive test results, this can leave a __ impression
negative
Biosafety Level I Agents
ordinarily do not cause disease in humans, but may affect individuals with immune deficiency
Biosafety Level IV Agents
pose a high risk of causing life-threatening disease
sales representatives from manufacturers have __ developed that can explain diseases, which enhances every team member's skills
presentations
Drug Enforcement Agency
primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for combating the abuse of controlled drugs
Collimator
radiation safety device found on the x-ray machine; restricts size of primary x-ray beam
Dosimetry Badge
radiation safety device; measures personal scatter radiation exposure
Ringworm
superficial skin infection caused by a fungus; easily transmitted from animals to humans
Ethics
system of moral principles that determine behavior
receptionists should answer the phone within ___ rings
three
a poisonous material capable of causing death or serious debilitation
toxic
properly operating equipment requires that team members be __ on how it operates, which greatly extends the __ of the equipment.
trained, life