Chapter 1
Examples of PPE
Gloves, gown, hair cover, shoe covers, mask
What form must be signed before a euthanasia can take place
Euthanasia form - authorizing euthanasia
Tendons attack what to what
Muscle to bone
What scale do doctors use to assess weight in dogs and cats
Body condition score
What can free feeding sometimes lead to
Obesity
-logy
Study of
What is OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does SOP stand for
Standard operating procedure
What are the muscles that cause hair to stand up
Arrector Pili
What kind of body language would you see in an anxious dog (list 3)
ears down/pulled back, tight mouth, panting, whale eyes, hunched over, hiding behind or under something
What essential amino acid do cats need in their diet that dogs do not
Taurine
Cardi/o-
Heart
three types of vet clinics
Small animal, large animal, equine, emergency, exotic, mobile....
What is palliative care
comfort care - relieves pain, stress and other symptoms without curing the disease
Where does gas exchange occur
Alveoli
Why is it important for vet assistants to understand animal behavior
To keep everyone safe
Client education
What diets are not recommended by vets (2) and why
Raw diets - potential illness and unbalanced nutrients
home cooked diets - unbalanced nutrients
Pre- and post-
Before and after
Three roles of a vet assistant
Restrain, cleaning, client education, animal care...
A medical record is a __________ document
Legal
What is an example of a flat bone
Skull, scapula, pelvic bones, sternum
What type of aggression are we most likely to see in the veterinary setting
Fear and/or pain (territorial sometimes)
What is a fomite and give an example
An object that can carry and transfer a pathogen
Shirt, hair, table, doorknob
QAR
Quiet, alert, responsive
Three practices only a vet can do
Diagnose, prescribe and perform surgery
You must _____ and ________ all medical record entries
Sign and date
What does the thyroid gland regulate
Metabolism
Give one example of what you would say to a client if their dog was becoming destructive
More play time or ways to burn off energy
kennel them when gone
medication
O calls about a 6-12 week old puppy with vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. What should you assume about this puppy?
It could potentially be contagious
Tx
Treatment
What is the DEA and what do they do?
Drug enforcement administration - enforce laws regarding the regulation of controlled substances
Give two examples of negative human body language
Folding arms over chest, not making eye contact, facing away from clients
Where does blood cell production occur
Bone marrow
What could an owner try if their cat pees outside the box and all medical issues are ruled out
Change litter, different litter box, different location for litter box, more litter boxes, reward when going in the box
DHLPP and Rabies
Ventral
Toward the abdomen
Give three examples of an occupational hazard as a vet assistant
Bites, scratches, slipping, heavy lifting, anesthetic waste, radiation
What is the ideal environment for going over discharge instructions
Private room with minimal distractions
What cranial nerve extends past the head
Vagus nerve - X
What are the two types of punishment and what do they mean
Positive punishment - applying something negative
Negative punishment - take away something positive
Define sterilization
A process that completely kills all living organisms on the surface of an object
A-, an-
without, not
Steps to taking off PPE
Remove gown by rolling inside out, remove shoe covers as you exit the room, remove hair net, remove gloves by rolling them inside out.
How should you respond to someone asking "what do you think is wrong with him/her?" over the phone?
Unfortunately, I can not tell you what is wrong over the phone. We would need the doctor to take a look in person.
What is the major difference between an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland
Endocrine= ductless, release hormones into the bloodstream
Exocrine: Ducts, excrete substances onto the skin or lining of internal organs.
What is the term for an animal lying on it's side
Lateral recumbency
What is the difference between an endoparasite and an ectoparasite
Endoparasite - inside the body
Ectoparasite - outside the body
BM
Bowel movement
What does the law Respondeat Superior enforce
The veterinarian is responsible for any neglect or mistakes made by other staff
Why should the lobby be cleaned regularly throughout the day
To reduce the amount of potential contagions, keep the clinic looking professional and smelling nice, to keep things stocked and comfortable for the clients
Give an example of one hormone produced by the pancreas and its function
Insulin - lowers blood sugar levels
Glucagon - raises blood sugar levels
What is the term if an animal is lying on it's back
Dorsal recumbency
What are some signs of aspiration in puppies and kittens
Adduction
Moving a limb toward the midline of the body
What is the VCPR law
Vet-client-patient relationship
A vet must see the patient once a year (every 12 months) in order to prescribe medication
What is the common medical record format called and what does it stand for
SOAP - subjective, objective, assessment and plan
What structural development on the ovary is vital for ovulation to occur
Follicle
Which back leg vein do we use for cat blood draws and where is it located
Medial saphenous- inside the leg, along the inner thigh
Lacerations, cancer, punctures, contusions, concussions/blunt force trauma, abrasions, burns
Cyst/o-
Bladder