Terminology
this is the removal of the ovaries/uterus
What is a ovariohysterectomy?
The two parts of the skeletal system
what are the axial and appendicular skeletal systems
This veterinary staff member makes the first impression on the client
Who is the veterinary receptionist?
prn
What is ¨as needed¨?
disinfection/sterilization
disinfection = reduces
sterilization = kills
This is the suturing of the stomach
what is a gastroplexy?
These are the four chambers of the heart
What are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium and left ventricle
Taking vital signs, restraining patients, administering medications, cleaning patients/cages
What are the responsibilities of the veterinary assistant?
EOD or qod
What is ¨every other day¨?
disinfection/cleaning
disinfection = chemicals
cleaning = soap/water
These are removed in an orchidectomy
What are the testicles (testes)?
This is called the master gland of the body
What is the pituitary gland?
When explaining medications, the veterinary assistant should offer these as well as oral directions
What are written directions?
FUO
What is ¨fever of unknown origin¨?
seroma/hematoma
seroma = collection of fluid
hematoma = collection of blood
This is the technical term for a declaw.
What is an onychectomy?
Three parts of the pelvis...
What are the ischium, ilium, pubis?
In the pharmacy, this is one task that the veterinary assistant is not qualified to perform
What is, ¨to determine what medications are dispensed¨ ?
Four abbreviations that end with ¨x¨
What are hx, dx, trx, sx ?
catheterize/cauterize
catheterize = insert tube in blood vessel
cauterize = close (seal) by heat
these are two root words relating to kidneys
reno/a nephr
Five parts of the spinal column...
What are the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccygeal
These are the conditions under which a veterinary assistant may perform duties outside of their training...
What are: be observed by a veterinarian
show competence in task
determined competent by veterinarian
BAR and QAR
Bright, Alert, Responsive
Quiet, Alert, Responsive
incision/laceration
incision = surgical cut
laceration = trauma (accident) cut