Jurisprudence Final Exam Questions
With Solutions Rated A+.
Define "Direct Supervision" - Answer Supervision by the vet who is on the premises
Define "General supervision" - Answer Supervision by the Vet who can be called
Define "Immediate supervision" - Answer Supervision by the vet who is within audible and
visible range (in the room)
How often does the Sunset Act occur? - Answer Every 10 years
At livestock owner can: __ but not:_ - Answer Can: castrate, docking, earmarking dehorn, non-
surgical birth, nonprescription meds/vaccines branding, AI, shoeing, poultry debeaking. Can't:
cosmetic dehorning
An animal shelter employee_ perform euthanasia - Answer can
The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has how many members? - Answer 9
members; 6 veterinarians, 3 members of the public
How often does the State Board meet? - Answer four times a year, 3 days each time
How long of a term do board members serve? How often are new members appointed? -
Answer 6 years, every two years there are a few new seats
A vet is eligible for the board if: - Answer Has practiced instate for 6 years, has a good
reputation, doesn't hold a special license.
An applicant to become a LVT must: - Answer 1) Pass the jurisprudence test, 2) be at least 18
years old 3) graduated from an AVMA accredited program 4) has passed the Veterinary
Technician National Examination 5) is not disqualified by the Practice Act or by board rule.
, An old designation for RVTs is: - Answer ATR, Animal Technician, Registered
TVMTA stands for - Answer Texas Veterinary Medical Team Association
A LVT can't: - Answer perform surgery, diagnose, prescribe, initiate treatment, or perform
invasive dental procedures
The Technician Oversight Committee is a part of ________ - Answer TVMA (Texas Veterinary
Medical Association)
Now that technicians have changed from registered to licensed status, what law oversees them?
- Answer The Practice Acts
Where is the TSBVME main office located? - Answer Austin, Texas
What is defined as equine dentistry? Who is allowed to do this? - Answer Remove sharp
enamel projections, treat malocclusions of the teeth, reshape the teeth, extract one or more
teeth, treatment of damaged or diseased teeth, periodontal treatments and dental radiography;
equine dental practitioners
The "practice of veterinary medicine" is defined as: - Answer the diagnosis, treatment,
correction, change, manipulation, relief, or prevention of disease or any other physical
condition, and must receive compensation for performing the act
How often does the State Board meet in a year? For how long? Who do they refer to? - Answer
meet 4 times a year, for 3 days, refer to the TSBVME
If a grievance is filed against a veterinarian, it must go through the __________ before it shows
up on the "board" docket. - Answer City/County record
The Board shall adopt rule to accomplish 4 things. List them. - Answer 1) protect the public
2) insure that alternative therapies are being performed by a veterinarian or under the
supervision of one,
3) insure that equine dentistry is only performed by a veterinarian or equine dental practitioner
With Solutions Rated A+.
Define "Direct Supervision" - Answer Supervision by the vet who is on the premises
Define "General supervision" - Answer Supervision by the Vet who can be called
Define "Immediate supervision" - Answer Supervision by the vet who is within audible and
visible range (in the room)
How often does the Sunset Act occur? - Answer Every 10 years
At livestock owner can: __ but not:_ - Answer Can: castrate, docking, earmarking dehorn, non-
surgical birth, nonprescription meds/vaccines branding, AI, shoeing, poultry debeaking. Can't:
cosmetic dehorning
An animal shelter employee_ perform euthanasia - Answer can
The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has how many members? - Answer 9
members; 6 veterinarians, 3 members of the public
How often does the State Board meet? - Answer four times a year, 3 days each time
How long of a term do board members serve? How often are new members appointed? -
Answer 6 years, every two years there are a few new seats
A vet is eligible for the board if: - Answer Has practiced instate for 6 years, has a good
reputation, doesn't hold a special license.
An applicant to become a LVT must: - Answer 1) Pass the jurisprudence test, 2) be at least 18
years old 3) graduated from an AVMA accredited program 4) has passed the Veterinary
Technician National Examination 5) is not disqualified by the Practice Act or by board rule.
, An old designation for RVTs is: - Answer ATR, Animal Technician, Registered
TVMTA stands for - Answer Texas Veterinary Medical Team Association
A LVT can't: - Answer perform surgery, diagnose, prescribe, initiate treatment, or perform
invasive dental procedures
The Technician Oversight Committee is a part of ________ - Answer TVMA (Texas Veterinary
Medical Association)
Now that technicians have changed from registered to licensed status, what law oversees them?
- Answer The Practice Acts
Where is the TSBVME main office located? - Answer Austin, Texas
What is defined as equine dentistry? Who is allowed to do this? - Answer Remove sharp
enamel projections, treat malocclusions of the teeth, reshape the teeth, extract one or more
teeth, treatment of damaged or diseased teeth, periodontal treatments and dental radiography;
equine dental practitioners
The "practice of veterinary medicine" is defined as: - Answer the diagnosis, treatment,
correction, change, manipulation, relief, or prevention of disease or any other physical
condition, and must receive compensation for performing the act
How often does the State Board meet in a year? For how long? Who do they refer to? - Answer
meet 4 times a year, for 3 days, refer to the TSBVME
If a grievance is filed against a veterinarian, it must go through the __________ before it shows
up on the "board" docket. - Answer City/County record
The Board shall adopt rule to accomplish 4 things. List them. - Answer 1) protect the public
2) insure that alternative therapies are being performed by a veterinarian or under the
supervision of one,
3) insure that equine dentistry is only performed by a veterinarian or equine dental practitioner
