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Lesson 1 - correct answer What is the definition of veterinary medicine? - correct answer of, relating to, or being in the science and art of prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease or injury in animals and especially domestic animals Approximately how many veterinarians are in the private veterinary practice in the United States? - correct answer 61,000 Name three fields of veterinary practices in the United States. - correct answer Private Practice Public Practice Industry Practice Lesson 2 - correct answer List five places in which a Veterinary Assistant might work. - correct answer Clinic (Private Practice) Zoos State and Federal Government Pet Food Suppliers Aquariums How is the veterinary assistant important in an animal's recovery? - correct answer The assistant spends the most time with the animal ; greeting it/giving affection and reassurance cares for animal under vet supervision List four responsibilities of a veterinary assistant might have in a veterinary clinic. - correct answer Treating wounds Collecting blood samples Nurse animals Radiographs Describe the responsibilities a veterinary assistant might have at a diagnostic laboratory. - correct answer examinations of fecal, blood, and urine samples obtaining samples and knowing how to read and diagnose them identify morphology of parasites and bacteria Describe the responsibilities of a veterinary assistant in an ambulatory veterinary practice. - correct answer assemble medication and tools to assess patients needs know proper techniques of restraining the animal- including rope handling (cattle) and knot tying restraining the animal what responsibilities might a veterinary assistant have at a zoo? - correct answer knowing and performing of standard procedures when dealing with exotic animals what responsibilities might a veterinary assistant have at an aquarium? - correct answer - knowing the unique behavior of exotic animals - restraining, monitoring, and being able to assist the vet Why is it important that a veterinary assistant know how to perform microscopic examinations of bacteria? - correct answer So the assistant can know what further tests to perform and the proper course of treatment Why is it important that a veterinary assistant be able to recognize certain types of animal behavior? - correct answer The animals behavior provides signals to handlers indicating distress, recovery, as well as clues to the animals state of mind List five skills that would be useful to the veterinary assistant. - correct answer - being able to identify bacteria - how to take blood - microscopy/microbiology - radiography what is required for a person to become a registered veterinary technician? - correct answer must pass national and state exams (formal instruction from a vet training institution) Lesson 3 - correct answer If you have a pet in your home, how has that animal had an impact on your life? - correct answer They provide comfort and help people through life Do you think animals benefit from having contact with humans? Explain. - correct answer Yes, because we provide from them and humans have proven to boost the moods of animals. Do you think humans could exist without animals? - correct answer No. Animals provide for us. They provide food and companionship (service dogs). Not only that, the ecosystem would naturally fail due to a hole in the food chain. List some aspects of human-animal relationships where you see a need for improvement. - correct answer - correct treatment of animals - misinterpretation of certain breeds (pitbull) - puppy mills - overbreeding - dog and cock fighting Lesson 4 - correct answer List seven office duties for which the veterinary assistant is responsible. - correct answer - being neat and organized in the clinic - preventing animals from fighting - making appointments - patient records - keeping up with inventory - keeping waiting area clean - answering the phone - mail out vaccination forms What are three important aspects of client communications? - correct answer - being courteous, polite, and respectful - look professional - good attitude How can you keep the waiting area orderly and in harmony? - correct answer - preventing animals from fighting - keep reading materials organized - keeping people comfortable when should you write down an item to be ordered? - correct answer before it is out! (don't wait until it is gone) Lesson 5 - correct answer What are the important aspects of good client communication? - correct answer - courteous communication - neat, professional appearance - good attitude what should you do when placing a client on the telephone on hold? - correct answer do not leave on hold - check back every 2 mins why is it important that the veterinary assistant maintain a clean, neat appearance? - correct answer - impression on office - communicates professionalism how do you handle a difficult client? - correct answer go and get help while remaining kind and courteous Lesson 6 - correct answer describe soft skills. - correct answer non-technical personal interaction between individuals describe three forms of non-verbal communication. - correct answer - facial expressions - body language (eye contact) - behavior in general what percent of communication between individuals is nonverbal? - correct answer 80% describe a form of miscommunication. - correct answer conflicts can be relational, process oriented, or task oriented (handling an animal a certain way) Lesson 7 - correct answer list five activities in which you should use hand hygiene. - correct answer - dealing with dead animals - working with infected body fluids - cleaning stalls - before and after handling patients - when dealing with surgical matters list four general precautions to prevent disease transmission. - correct answer - hand hygiene (washing/sanitizing) - barrier nursing protections (protective equipment) - isolation (quarantine) w barrier protection - disinfection (cleaning) Lesson 8 - correct answer list the different food types and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. - correct answer DRY- advantage: long shelf life- 6 to 10% water CANNED/WET- disadvantage: more perishable- 60 to 78% water SEMI-MOIST- disadvantage: more perishable than dry food but less than wet food- 23 to 38% water Describe how to inspect opened and sealed food packages. Why is this so important? - correct answer - visually inspect so no animal is fed rotten food - weevils and rodent infestation - check for rust and swelling in wet food- mold, odors, discoloration describe how to store food packages. - correct answer different shelf, away from other supplies - first come, first go- old bags in the front, new in the back Lesson 9 - correct answer define clinical services - correct answer professional skills and services required to treat, support, and care for hospitalized patients define clinical services support - correct answer a variety of sub-units that facilitate diagnostic procedures, patient treatment, nursing care, kennel support, or animal husbandry define ancillary services - correct answer provide operational support to the entire hospital system describe the responsibility of the staff in providing patient care. - correct answer - the staff has direct and significant effect upon quality - help restrain animals, attention to details: patients comfort, physical condition, and behavior discuss the considerations in providing proper care when handling animal patients. - correct answer - anxiety and other mental symptoms - physical symptoms and physical environment - tolerance - risk factors discuss the consideration in providing quality of life for housed animal patients - correct answer - anxiety or depression and other mental symptoms - physical symptoms or environment - socialization requirements - operation plan for long term patients - food, water, and bedding Lesson 10 - correct answer what are the two classifications of physiological pain? - correct answer nociceptive or neuropathic recognizing pain is dependent on observing signs of what two animal responses? - correct answer behavioral and physiological list four possible cardiopulmonary signs exhibited by a patient in pain. - correct answer - increased heart rate - increased blood pressure - shallow breathing - pale mucous membranes list four possible behavioral signs exhibited by a patient in pain. - correct answer - depressed, lethargic, withdrawn, immobile - self mutilation, vocalization, guarding of specific area - failure to groom, silence, change in facial expression briefly describe what might be seen in a patient with severe pain. - correct answer howling, crying, screaming unprovoked, self mutilation and violent thrashing what non-chemical actions might be taken to assist a patient in possible pain? - correct answer nursing care (affection, caretaking) Lesson 11 - correct answer list six classes of disinfectants - correct answer - alkalies - phenolies - chlorhexidine - aldehydes - halogens - alchohols others: mercury, gaseous disindectants discuss the general principles of environmental sanitaton - correct answer -cleaning and disinfecting where animals are kept and the equipment used to transport and care for them - disinfection, sterilization, decontamination explain how the environment can be the source of diseases - correct answer - it can be unsanitary if overlooked during proper cleaning and contamination which can lead to the infestation of mold or bacteria explain how the environment can affect the health of animals - correct answer many animals share the same environment so if that environment is not clean, it can spread diseases and harm the host discuss the importance of training personnel on environmental sanitation - correct answer it is important to make sure chemicals are used properly to prevent over exposure or harm to people or animals through the mixing of harmful chemicals or harsh smells, etc. Lesson 12 - correct answer describe the detrimental effects of cold or hot room temperatures on animals when in in-house care. - correct answer - increases metabolic rate of the animal - precipitate undesirable changes in the physical condition and anxiety state of animals describe the detrimental effects of improper bedding material on animals when in in-house care. - correct answer - the animal could choke, be poisoned, or harmed by bedding describe the detrimental effects of inadequate cleaning methods on animals when in in-house care. - correct answer - spread of disease or harmful bacteria such as mold leading to health problems in animals describe the detrimental effects of poor ventilation on animals when in in-house care. - correct answer - can cause everyone working in the room to feel uncomfortable - excess draft and air noise/stagnant atmosphere depresses bodily functions and prom