Vet Management Exam 1 with complete solutions

What is the name of the organization that is responsible for accrediting the veterinary technology programs in the United States? - Answer- AVMA The veterinary technician practice model provides a structured approach to patient care. How many steps make up this model? List one step. - Answer- five steps. 1. collecting dada The team member that holds this position must be a veterinarian, their role includes overseeing daily operations and improve the quality of services being provided to the patient. What is the title of this team member? - Answer- medical director What is the name and acronym for the veterinary technician association that is responsible for the veterinary technician oath and code of ethics? - Answer- NAVTA State laws differ however, AVMA and the AAVSB have proposed that only a veterinarian may do what? - Answer- Diagnose. Perform surgery. Prescribe. Prognose T/F there are 4 levels of supervision - Answer- false List the three levels of supervision - Answer- direct, indirect, immediate. Provide an example of the level that you provided in the previous question - Answer- dental prophy T/F NAVTA created an approved veterinary assistant program (AVA) to better define the role of a veterinary assistant - Answer- true What are the main duties associated with a kennel assistant - Answer- cleans animals and offers food and water at the DVM's request, understand cleaning protocols and nutritional requirements of patients. List the main duties associated with veterinary assistant - Answer- help technicians and DVMs with restraint, diagnostics, and procedures. List the main duties associated with veterinary technician - Answer- assists the DVM in diagnostic procedures and restrain, and provides team and client education as well as patient care. Define a veterinary technician specialty - Answer- VTS is a specialization within a particular field of veterinary medicine, in which credentials are received after completing requirements and examination. What is the purpose of continuing education? - Answer- provides the team with updated information, improves team moral, and is required for those with a license. Which of the following is a requirement for becoming a credentialed veterinary technician? A. passing only the state licensing examination B. graduation from a 2-year veterinary technology program. approved by the AVMA C. obtaining at least 5 years of experience is the related field and then passing the license examination. D. none of the above. - Answer- graduation from a 2-year veterinary technology program. approved by the AVMA. (B) Which of the following is a responsibility of a veterinary assistant? A. restraint of animals. B. client satisfaction C. laboratory skills D. all of the above E. both A and C - Answer- All of the above (D) What does NAVTA stand for? - Answer- national association of veterinary technicians in america Which of the following are responsibilities of a practice manager? A. overseeing only the front office staff B. managing only the finances of the practice. C. ensuring the correct staff members are hired for team management D. having multiple responsibilities covering all employees, client relations, finances, and overall maintenance of practice. - Answer- having multiple responsibilities, covering all employees, client relations, finances, and overall maintenance of practice. (D) Which of the following are requirements of a veterinarian? A. obtaining continuing education requirements each year B. passing both national and state licensing examinations C. graduating from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine D. all of the above - Answer- all of the above (D) Define civil law - Answer- the division of law that covers tort and contract law, and relates to the duties between government and people. Define contract law - Answer- works with duties established by individuals as a result of contractual agreements Define negligence - Answer- performance of an act that another person under the same circumstances would not perform Define malpractice - Answer- any misconduct, illegal, or immoral, that result in damage or injury to a person or animal Why are ethics important to the veterinary profession? - Answer- hold each member of an organization to a higher standard and determine right from wrong Why is an informed consent imperative? - Answer- ensures the client has a complete understanding of the procedures involved, including risk, benefits, and alternative procedures Why would a consent form be upheld in court? - Answer- may not be held up in court if an individual under the age of 16 years signed the form, was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, or is mentally unstable. What branch of law does animal abuse fall under? - Answer- criminal law and is prosecuted by the attorney general or district attorney's office Why is medical record legibility important? - Answer- if it was taken to court. the judge must be able to read and understand the record, or the court may come to the conclusion that the event did not happen (as it can be extrapolated from the record) Which association created the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics? A. AVMA B. NAVTA C. VHMA D. PLIT - Answer- AVMA (A) What does the acronym VCPR stand for - Answer- veterinary client patient relationship Which of the following is considered a branch of veterinary ethics? A. Normative B. Descriptive C. Official E. All of the above - Answer- all of the above (E) What are the two categories of law? A. Civil and federal B. Criminal and common C. criminal and civil D. federal and criminal - Answer- criminal and civil What is the correct PPE for infectious agents? - Answer- gown, gloves, face shield What is the correct PPE for chemotherapeutics? - Answer- safety glasses and appropriate equipement and supplies for administration This position is held by the DVM, tech, or business manager. Their duties are to oversee all actions of the practice, maintains accounts payable: budgets, paying bills, event planning, and maintain/establish quality assurance and performance. What team member is this? - Answer- Hospital administrator Private ownership is: - Answer- may be one individual or a group of individuals DOES NOT have to be a DVM Corporate ownership is: - Answer- VCA, Blue Pearl, Banfield, VetCor, Pet Partners This position plans and oversee the health services the hospital provides. Position is held by a veterinarian. The physician will provide leadership and guidance.. They will oversee daily hospital operations and other clinicians to maintain and improve the quality of services being provided tot he patients. What team member is this? - Answer- Medical director This position manages client and personal relations. They review medical records. Develops training procedures, marketing, and practice efficiency. What team member is this? - Answer- Practice manager What are the two professional organizations for practice managers? - Answer- VHMA (veterinary hospital manager association), CVPM (certified veterinary practice manager) Veterinary Intern is: - Answer- 1 year clinical training program. Prepares veterinarian with high quality medicine and or preparation for advanced specialty training such as a residency program. Veterinary resident is: - Answer- 3 years advanced training in an area of specialty medicine intended for board certification to become a diplomate of the intended college. Immediate supervision is: - Answer- licensed veterinarian within direct eyesight and hearing range Direct supervision is: - Answer- licensed veterinarian on premises and readily available. Indirect supervision is: - Answer- licensed veterinarian not on premises but maintaining direct communication NAVTA has how many veterinary technician code of ethics? - Answer- 11 codes What are the five steps to the veterinary technician practice model - Answer- 1. gather data. 2. identify and prioritize patient evaluations 3. develop plan of care and implement interventions 4. evaluate patient response 5. add data AALAS stands for - Answer- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science clinic is: - Answer- facility in which the practice conducted may include inpatient as well as outpatient diagnosis and treatment.