VST104 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
First organized effort to train vet techs was in - Answer-England, 1908
NAVTA was formed in what year? - Answer-1981
A vet tech is unable to - Answer-prognoses, diagnose prescribe medicine or perform
surgery
Occupations for vet techs - Answer-Private practice, zoo/aquarium, wildlife rehab,
research, sales, and teaching
Vet Tech Responsibilities - Answer-reception, exam rooms, lab/pharmacy, radiology,
treatment rooms, wards, hospital management
Technician oath - Answer-I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by
providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering, and by
promoting public health.
I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity,
adhering to the profession's Code of Ethics, and furthering my knowledge and
competence through a commitment to lifelong learning
Technician utilization - Answer-tasks should be delegated to lowest level team member
that can competently and legally accomplish the task
Technical duties - Answer-physical exam and history, client education, care for patient,
administration of meds, clinical lab procedures, dental prophylaxis, radiology, surgical
assistant, management
what vets look for in vet techs - Answer-appreciation for job, attention to detail, direction
following, accurate records, takes initiative, adaptable, calm under pressure,
communication skills, cleaning
what to look for in a coworker - Answer-integrity, less drama, clean up first, not a know it
all
vet techs wish they learned when training - Answer-how to work as a team, anticipate
doctor needs, adapt to different doctor styles
Practice Act - Answer-Governs the practice of the veterinary profession enacted by
state legislature
, Immediate supervision - Answer-a licensed veterinarian is within direct eyesight and
hearing range
Direct supervision - Answer-A licensed veterinarian is on the premises and is readily
available
Indirect supervision - Answer-licensed veterinarian not on premises but maintaining
direct communication
Emergency conditions - Answer-apply tourniquets to control hemorrhage, administer
pharmacological agents and parental fluids after direct communication with vet, CPR,
temporary bandages
vet-client-patient relationship - Answer-set of circumstances that must exist between the
vet, the client and the patient before dispensing prescription drugs is appropriate.
litigious society - Answer-Criminal, civil, regulatory OPD(Office of professional
discipline)
Criminal law - Answer-animal abuse, practicing without license; prosecuted by NYS
attorney general office
Civil Law - Answer-someone is injured by an animal, professional malpractice
professional malpractice - Answer-can either be litigation in civil court or disciplinary
action through the OPD
Regulatory law - Answer-most malpractice complaints filed through OPD
OPD disciplinary penalties - Answer-Fines, censure, revocation
Compassion fatigue vs burnout - Answer-Compassion fatigue associated with work you
do; Burnout associated with where you work
Causes of compassion fatigue - Answer-placing needs of other before yourself,
unresolved trauma, lack of coping skills, lack of self-awareness, lack of personal
boundaries, and inability to communicate needs
Symptoms of compassion fatigue - Answer-bottled-up emotions, taking anger out on
innocent bystanders, isolation, sadness and apathy, excessive complaints, bad dreams,
physical ailments, absenteeism, prone to accidents, and difficulty concentrating
how to care for yourself - Answer-support network, safe spaces and breaks, eat healthy,
reward yourself, rest, find meaning in work
Stressors vs Satisfiers - Answer-Stressors:
