Week 1
Name 5 roles of people that can work in a veterinary hospital.
DVM, RVT, VA, Receptionist, PM
If you make a hand written mistake on any medical record, how do you correct it?
Draw one line through the mistake, initial and date.
This organism is conisdered a fungus, is living, and is shaped like a snowman or bowling ball pin. Commonly found in ears and on the skin.
Yeast
What type of drug is usually administered before the actual euthanasia solution is administered?
Sedative such as Propfol
What is 64.7 lb in kg?
29.4kg
Who is OSHA and AAHA and what do they do?
American Animal Hospital Association - accredits hospitals to practice high quality standards of care
A doctor writes the following in a pet’s chart: “Amoxicillin 50 mg – Give 1 tablet PO BID x 12 days”. If the first dose was given at 8 am, when is the next dose due?
8 PM the same day
A bacteria that is very small and shaped like a circle
Cocci
What are the two types of cremation services available?
Private and Communal
What are the 3 classes or types of supplies/inventory in the hospital and how often should you order each?
A - weekly
B - monthly
C - quarterly
Cardiology, Dermatology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, exotic medicine, large animal medicine
What does the acronym SOAP stand for and what goes in each section?
Subjective-presenting complaint, opinions, history.
Objective-vitals, PE, test results
Assessment-DVM diagnosis
Plan-Treatment Plan
A microbe that can cause disease is called a
Pathogen
List all stages of grief
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Describe the steps on placing a microchip in order
Scan the chip, scan the pet, wipe the pet with alcohol, place the chip, scan the pet for the chip
Who is the VMB and the DEA and what do they do?
Veterinary Medical Board-licenses DVM's and RVT's, performs inspections of hospitals, creates laws of veterinary practice
Drug Enforcement Agency-monitors all use of controlled substances
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Dysfunction-Neurologic
Full Body Exam
Any object that can harbor microbes and transmit diseases is a
Fomite
List one reason why it may take longer than usual for a patient to pass during a euthanasia AND what type of breath may be expected afterwards?
Poor circulation, heart disease, poor blood pressure AND agonal breath
What are the 3 levels of inventory (the amount you have in the hospital)
On hand, Ideal level, Critical Level
List the 5 tasks an RVT can perform
Induce anesthesia, place a cast or splint, dental extractions, sutures, and relief hole for IV catheter
Identify all anatomical terms on the board.
Drawing on white board.
Take off gown first, then shoe covers, then gloves, then step into foot bath, then wash hands.
Discuss the VA/RVT's role during a euthanasia service (must identify actions)
Have consent form signed, discuss cremation options with owner, place IV catheter, get drugs ready for patient, fill out "toe tag"
How does Pet Insurance work? Must identify all three cost factors for an owner.
Monthly Payment (premium), deductible, co-pay