VN01 revision
The RCVS is responsible for - ANS - Overseeing the education of UK veterinary nursing students
- The registration (and, pre 2003, the listing) of UK veterinary nurses
- The fitness to practise (conduct, health and performance) of registered veterinary nurses
Who has the right to practise veterinary nursing in the UK? - ANS Those registered with the RCVS
Under the veterinary surgeon's act, who can legally euthanise animals? - ANS Anyone provided that
it is carried out humanely
What are the 5 stages of grief? - ANS denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Dangerous dogs UK - ANS - Pit Bull Terrier
- Japanese Tosa
- Dogo Argentino
- Fila Braziliero (aka Brasileiro)
Conditions on keeping a dangerous dog - ANS - Neutered
- Kept on a lead and muzzled in a public place
Who can give first aid for the purpose of relieving pain or suffering or saving a life - ANS Anyone
Are nurses allowed to extract teeth? - ANS No
Can nurses induce anaesthesia? - ANS Yes, providing it has been delegated by the veterinary surgeon
and they are supervised
What does a farrier do? - ANS Trims and balances the equine hoof
QJ-SQP - ANS SQP qualified to supply medicines for treatment of equine only
,QC-SQP - ANS SQP qualified to supply VPS medicines for treatment of companion animals only
SQP may be - ANS - Veterinary surgeon
- Registered pharmacist
- SQP
5 principles under RCVS code of conduct - ANS - Professional competence
- Honesty and integrity
- Independence and impartiality
- Client confidentiality and trust
- Professional accountability
"Day One Competences" - ANS Describe the knowledge, skills and attributes required of veterinary
students upon graduation to ensure they are prepared for their first role in the profession
5 welfare needs - ANS - Need to be housed with, or apart from other animals
- Need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
- Need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease
- Need for suitable diet
- Need for suitable environment
Pet passport scheme - ANS In order to travel within EU and non-EU countries listed on gov website:
- Microchip
- Rabies vaccination (required every 3 years)
- Titre blood test
- Official third party country veterinary certificate (vet check 10 days before travel)
- Tapeworm treatment (dogs) for re-entry to UK
How often is a rabies vaccination required to travel - ANS Every 3 years
, What age are dogs required by law to be microchipped in England? - ANS 8 weeks
Fine if dog is not microchipped - ANS 500
Who can implant a microchip? - ANS - Veterinary surgeon
- Veterinary nurse (acting under VS)
- SVN (acting under VS)
- They have been trained
What is clinical governance? - ANS A continuing process of reflection, analysis and improvement in
professional practice for the benefit of the animal patient and the client owner
What is whistle blowing? - ANS Exposing secretive information or activity within a private and public
organisation that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct
Veterinary defence society - ANS Insurance policy for vets and nurses.
- Insure the practicing profession against effects of claims of negligence
- Advice and guidance, publications and training
- Legal representation at criminal and disciplinary hearinga
Under RIDDOR, when must a report be received of an incident? - ANS 10 days
Employers liability - ANS covers claims made by employees injured at work
Which fire extinguisher is used on wood, paper, textiles etc and flammable liquids - ANS Foam
Which fire extinguisher is used on flammable liquids and live electrical equipment - ANS CO2
Which fire extinguisher is used on wood, paper, textiles etc ONLY - ANS Water
Which fire extinguisher is used on wood, paper, textiles etc. Flammable liquids. Gaseous fires. Live
electrical equipment - ANS Dry powder
The RCVS is responsible for - ANS - Overseeing the education of UK veterinary nursing students
- The registration (and, pre 2003, the listing) of UK veterinary nurses
- The fitness to practise (conduct, health and performance) of registered veterinary nurses
Who has the right to practise veterinary nursing in the UK? - ANS Those registered with the RCVS
Under the veterinary surgeon's act, who can legally euthanise animals? - ANS Anyone provided that
it is carried out humanely
What are the 5 stages of grief? - ANS denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Dangerous dogs UK - ANS - Pit Bull Terrier
- Japanese Tosa
- Dogo Argentino
- Fila Braziliero (aka Brasileiro)
Conditions on keeping a dangerous dog - ANS - Neutered
- Kept on a lead and muzzled in a public place
Who can give first aid for the purpose of relieving pain or suffering or saving a life - ANS Anyone
Are nurses allowed to extract teeth? - ANS No
Can nurses induce anaesthesia? - ANS Yes, providing it has been delegated by the veterinary surgeon
and they are supervised
What does a farrier do? - ANS Trims and balances the equine hoof
QJ-SQP - ANS SQP qualified to supply medicines for treatment of equine only
,QC-SQP - ANS SQP qualified to supply VPS medicines for treatment of companion animals only
SQP may be - ANS - Veterinary surgeon
- Registered pharmacist
- SQP
5 principles under RCVS code of conduct - ANS - Professional competence
- Honesty and integrity
- Independence and impartiality
- Client confidentiality and trust
- Professional accountability
"Day One Competences" - ANS Describe the knowledge, skills and attributes required of veterinary
students upon graduation to ensure they are prepared for their first role in the profession
5 welfare needs - ANS - Need to be housed with, or apart from other animals
- Need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
- Need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease
- Need for suitable diet
- Need for suitable environment
Pet passport scheme - ANS In order to travel within EU and non-EU countries listed on gov website:
- Microchip
- Rabies vaccination (required every 3 years)
- Titre blood test
- Official third party country veterinary certificate (vet check 10 days before travel)
- Tapeworm treatment (dogs) for re-entry to UK
How often is a rabies vaccination required to travel - ANS Every 3 years
, What age are dogs required by law to be microchipped in England? - ANS 8 weeks
Fine if dog is not microchipped - ANS 500
Who can implant a microchip? - ANS - Veterinary surgeon
- Veterinary nurse (acting under VS)
- SVN (acting under VS)
- They have been trained
What is clinical governance? - ANS A continuing process of reflection, analysis and improvement in
professional practice for the benefit of the animal patient and the client owner
What is whistle blowing? - ANS Exposing secretive information or activity within a private and public
organisation that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct
Veterinary defence society - ANS Insurance policy for vets and nurses.
- Insure the practicing profession against effects of claims of negligence
- Advice and guidance, publications and training
- Legal representation at criminal and disciplinary hearinga
Under RIDDOR, when must a report be received of an incident? - ANS 10 days
Employers liability - ANS covers claims made by employees injured at work
Which fire extinguisher is used on wood, paper, textiles etc and flammable liquids - ANS Foam
Which fire extinguisher is used on flammable liquids and live electrical equipment - ANS CO2
Which fire extinguisher is used on wood, paper, textiles etc ONLY - ANS Water
Which fire extinguisher is used on wood, paper, textiles etc. Flammable liquids. Gaseous fires. Live
electrical equipment - ANS Dry powder
