Penn Foster Intro To Animal Care

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true or false.. The veterinary medicine field is an ideal refuge for people who prefer to avoid people and just work with animals.

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False

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What is a typical benefit of a job in veterinary medicine?

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The chance to make a
difference in the lives of
animals.

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Where and when was the first Veterinary college was founded?

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Lyon, France.. 1761

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True or False.. Veterinary Medicine is likely to remain a male-dominated profession.

Back 4

False

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Veterinary Practice Act

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laws that govern
veterinary medicine
in a particular state

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veterinary medical board

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a group of veterinarians
appointed by the governor to oversee a state's veterinary medicine

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BVME

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Board of Veterinary Medical
Examiners

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AVMA

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American Veterinary Medical
Association

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American Veterinary Medical
Association

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accredits college training
programs for veterinary
and veterinary technicians

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CVTEA

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an AVMA committee, that
accredits veterinary technology
programs

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Who is charged with enforcing regulations to protect workers from workplace hazards?

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OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Who is the Veterinary Practice Acts written by?

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state legislators

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What governs the sale, manufacture and distribution of potentially dangerous drugs?

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Controlled Substance Act

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What does the State department of Health regulate?

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X-ray machines

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What does the Environment Protection Agency regulate?

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Pesticides

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What does the Animal Welfare Act regulate?

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Laboratory animals

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Who licenses the Veterinarians who dispense or prescribe narcotic drugs?

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Food and Drug Administration

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The term mixed animal practice refers to a veterinary clinic that treats what type of animals?

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both large and companion animals

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what is the agency that offers voluntary accreditation to companion animal hospitals?

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American Animal Hospital Association

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TRUE or FALSE.. The primary goal of the veterinary health care team is to treat as many animals as possible.

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FALSE

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Who are most veterinary assistants employed by?

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private small animal practices

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What is one of the tasks a Veterinarian may delegate to a support staff member ?

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dispensing medication to a client

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TRUE or FALSE... Both Veterinarians and veterinary technicians specialist can prescribe medicines.

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FALSE

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A veterinary assistant works directly under the supervision of who?

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The veterinarian or veterinary technician

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Which of the veterinary team preforms the task of ordering supplies?

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Veterinary practice manager

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Which of the veterinary team has the Initial client contact?

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Veterinary Receptionist

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Which of the veterinary team preforms the task of preparing surgical equipment?

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Veterinary Technician

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Which of the veterinary team preforms the task of animal restraint?

Back 28

Veterinary Assistant

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The _________ _________ is the veterinary practice's coordination center

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reception area

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TRUE OR FALSE...A place for clients to stand and reassure their animals during surgical operations is good client care?

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FALSE

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What is the function of the Isolation area?

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to quarantine patients that might have easily transmitted infections

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What is the function of the Treatment area?

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to administer medicine, diagnostic procedures, and bandage changes

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What is the laboratory's function in a Veterinary practice?

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Clinical diagnostic procedures

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What is the function of the Hospital Ward?

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Confinement of inpatients

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What is an Animal Control Officer responsible for ?

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picking up stray animals

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TRUE or FALSE No formal education is required to own and operate a pet-sitting business.

Back 36

TRUE

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What is the goal of a Wildlife Rehabilitator?

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to take care of injured & orphaned animals with the goal of returning them to the wild.

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TRUE or FALSE.. Illness in zoo animals is usually easy to spot.

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FALSE

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What kind of companies hire Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants for their sales force?

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Pet food, Drug Manufacturers, and Electric fence companies

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What reflects professionalism in a Veterinary Practice?

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Neat, clean appropriate attire; Staying up to date on knowledge in the professionals field ; discretion w/ regard to client confidentiality

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If a Vet. practice refuses legal client request on ethical grounds .. what is the risk?

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the risk is that the refused client will go elsewhere and convince friends to do the same.

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How many years to Veterinarians usually attend college and veterinary school for?

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eight

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What is a Vet. Assist. qualified to perform?

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maintenance of equipment and supplies

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How many Vet. Assist, for each Vet. Tech. does a small animal practice have on staff?

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one

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A certified, licensed, or registered Vet. Tech. refers to someone who has completed what?

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an AVMA- accredited college program in vet. technology & passed the national exam.

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Why was Veterinary Medicine developed as a science?

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because of the concern about livestock disease