All surgeries must be performed by who?
A licensed veterinarian
Who is allowed to perform laboratory tests?
Trained team members
Patient care is under the authority, supervision, and approval of who?
A licensed veterinarian
What should only be used once for injections?
Syringes and needles
What are 4 items that must be sterile before performing surgery?
Caps
Masks
Gowns
Surgical Gloves
Surgery Packs
Drapes
Towels
Gauze Sponges
What must be documented/provided before team members can operate or assist with radiation producing equipment?
Radiation Safety Training
When are endotracheal tubes appropriate to remove during recovery from anesthesia?
Protective reflexes (swallow or gag) are functioning
All medications must be dispensed in what type of container?
Child resistant
All dental procedures are performed under _________, with patients ________ and supplied supplemental _______ being administered?
General anesthesia, intubated, oxygen.
What are the three lead/lead equivalent protective apparel that team members must wear?
Aprons, gloves, and thyroid shields.
What must be provided OR withheld as appropriate for the medical care of the patient while staying at the clinic for an extended period of time?
Fresh water and food
A sufficient number of practice team member are trained in ___________________ (for patients) to ensure availability of a trained team during normal hours of operation.
CPR
Anesthetic induction chambers must be ________?
Transparent
A qualified individual evaluates all X-ray producing machines every _____ years to ensure accuracy and safe operating condition.
5
What are at least 3 things that animal-holding areas must be?
Secure
Escape-Proof
Good Condition
Easily Cleaned
Adequate in relation to the normal caseload
Controlled substances are stored in what?
Limited access, securely locked, and substantially constructed cabinet or safe.
In addition to a qualified team member's presence, what are at least 2 monitoring equipment that is utilized during procedures requiring general anesthesia, including dentistry and radiographic evaluation?
Respiratory Monitor
Pulse Oximeter
Blood Pressure Monitor
ECG Monitor
Esophageal Stethoscope
What are at least 4 services that must be provided by in-house or outside laboratories?
Serology
Blood Chem Analysis
Urinalysis
Microbial Culture
Fecal Parasite, Skin Parasite, Blood Parasite
Cytology
Toxicology
Histopathology
PCR testing
ACT
Serum Electrolytes
What are the 6 continuous regular monitoring and documents parameters of patients that are observed until fully recovered?
Time
Temp
HR
RR
Pain Score
IV Fluid Rate
Name the 5 things emergency drugs and equipment must be.
Readily available
Kept in a designated place
Portable
Clearly labeled
Appropriately stocked