Oregon Veterinary Medicine Jurisprudence Exam
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR. 2026/2027.pdf 1
Veterinarians have a _______% honesty and ethical
standards rating among the public - ANSWER-71%
Veterinarian's Oath - ANSWER-Being admitted to the
profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use
my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society
through the protection of animal health and welfare, the
prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation
of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and
the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my
profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping
,with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as
a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my
professional knowledge and competence.
Define dignity - ANSWER-the state of being worthy of
honor or respect
Define competence - ANSWER-the ability to perform skills
successfully and efficiently
Define conscientious - ANSWER-in a thorough and
responsible way
,Define ethics - ANSWER-beliefs and principles that
distinguish between right & wrong, good & bad, and just &
unjust
*what a person does when no one is watching
Define law - ANSWER-a system of rules that regulate the
actions of people, which may be enforced by the
imposition of penalties
When veterinarians don't follow ethical principles... -
ANSWER-the public loses trust in the profession's ability
to regulate itself
, Define conflict of interest - ANSWER-A situation where
personal interests could compromise judgement, decisions
or actions made on behalf of a patient or client.
VCPR stands for.. - ANSWER-veterinarian-client-patient
relationship
5 requirements of the VCPR - ANSWER-1. DVM assumes
responsibility for care & client agrees
2. DVM has sufficient knowledge of patient (timely exams)
3. DVM is available for follow-up (emergency coverage,
continuing care/treatment)
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR. 2026/2027.pdf 1
Veterinarians have a _______% honesty and ethical
standards rating among the public - ANSWER-71%
Veterinarian's Oath - ANSWER-Being admitted to the
profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use
my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society
through the protection of animal health and welfare, the
prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation
of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and
the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my
profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping
,with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as
a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my
professional knowledge and competence.
Define dignity - ANSWER-the state of being worthy of
honor or respect
Define competence - ANSWER-the ability to perform skills
successfully and efficiently
Define conscientious - ANSWER-in a thorough and
responsible way
,Define ethics - ANSWER-beliefs and principles that
distinguish between right & wrong, good & bad, and just &
unjust
*what a person does when no one is watching
Define law - ANSWER-a system of rules that regulate the
actions of people, which may be enforced by the
imposition of penalties
When veterinarians don't follow ethical principles... -
ANSWER-the public loses trust in the profession's ability
to regulate itself
, Define conflict of interest - ANSWER-A situation where
personal interests could compromise judgement, decisions
or actions made on behalf of a patient or client.
VCPR stands for.. - ANSWER-veterinarian-client-patient
relationship
5 requirements of the VCPR - ANSWER-1. DVM assumes
responsibility for care & client agrees
2. DVM has sufficient knowledge of patient (timely exams)
3. DVM is available for follow-up (emergency coverage,
continuing care/treatment)
