Abbreviations
Pre, Root & Suffix
Communication
Veterinary Suite
Legal Stuff
100

The abbreviation BPM stand for


What is beats per minute?


100

SOAP stands for:

What is Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan?

100

The stage of grief that may require the aid of a physician to move past is

What is depression stage?

100

After a patient’s appointment ends, the veterinary assistant gently scrubs the countertop in the exam room with soap and water, and after it dries, she wipes it down with a bleach solution. The method of sanitation that the veterinary assistant used is called:

What is physical cleaning and disinfecting?

100

Rules that govern proper conduct are referred to as...

What are ethics?

200

Abbreviation for a neutered male

NM

200

A laparotomy is...

What is a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity?

200

Along with communication the veterinary hospital manager does:


What is oversees the day-to-day business within the hospital?

200

When cleaning the exam room, you should:

a. work from the middle of the room to the side

b. work from the bottom to the top

c. clean from dry areas to wet areas

d. sterilize all surfaces after every appointment

What is clean from dry areas to wet areas?

200

These members of the veterinary team require state licensure...

Who are the vet and vet techs?

300

The abbreviation CRT refers to

What is capillary refill time?


300

The prefix tachy refers to...

What is fast or rapid?

300

This person is legally allowed to communicate with the client about drug prescriptions, diagnosis and next steps with the patient:

Who is the veterinarian?

300

The area of the veterinary facility that must be kept sterile is:

a. computer keyboard

b. surgical suite

c. reception area

d. exam room

What is surgical suite?

300

Storing boxes in front of an emergency exit door could constitute a violation from this organization...

What is OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)

400

The abbreviation BID indicates

What is twice a day?

400

The prefix brady indicates...

What is slow? (as in HR or RR)

400

The component of the communication process that refers to the route in which the message is...

What is the channel?

400

When answering the telephone at the veterinary clinic, it is important to:


What is repeat the information the caller gives you back to them?


400

Laws governing the veterinary profession are created and enforced by this

Each state

500

You see a prescription has a capital L when referring to an amount. The L is the abbreviation for

What is Liter?

500

The root/s used to identify the kidneys

What is Nephr/o and/or Ren/o

500

Another vet hospital needs your patients records. The legal way to send them is to first get a ___________.

What is a signed waiver of confidentiality form?

500

Do what first when cleaning the surgical suite:

a. clean areas of hair and other debris

b. place all disposable materials in the proper waste container

c. sweep or vacuum the floor

d. apply disinfectant solution to all areas of animal and human contact

What is clean areas of hair and other debris?


500

The purpose of an isolation ward in the veterinary facility is to spread good diseases to healthy animals?:

True or False

What is FALSE?