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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.
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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 |
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?
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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.
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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
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