Legal like a Beagle
Ignoring or failing to complete a professional duty
Malpractice or Professional Negligence
The role of a nurse in Veterinary medicine
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Where do we put sharps when finished?
Biohazard/sharps bin
Every chemical in the hospital must be labeled and have what information sheet?
SDS (Safety Data Sheet) or MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
What is a Zoonotic disease?
Diseases that can pass from animal-human
Moral responsibility and appropriate professional behaviours
Ethics
Assists in the treatment area, but not allowed to perform invasive medical procedures
Veterinary Assistants
What does PPE sand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Ouch! I splashed something in my eyes, what 2 things do I do now?
Flush your eyes at an eyewash station AND call for help
How is Rabies spread?
Through saliva from the bite of an infected mammal
What body oversees Veterinary professionals and hospitals
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Who is allowed to give medical advice over the phone?
DVM only
List 2 key components of working safely with animals
-understanding animal behaviour & body language
-staying alert & paying attention
-communication with your team
My dog is receiving chemotherapy, what important information do I need to know?
It will kill healthy cells it comes in contact with, it will be shed in all bodily fluids from the pet
How can I protect myself when handling a pet with Ringworm?
Wear gloves
Who is legally responsible if you or an CVT make a mistake?
Overseeing Veterinarian
List 3 things only the Veterinarian is allowed to do:
Surgery
Diagnose
Prescribe drugs
Create treatment plan
etc
What is the PPE needed for the radiology suite?
Lead lined apron, thyroid shield, gloves, and goggles
A chemical used for tissue preservation and is a potent carcinogen
Formaldehyde
A pet just arrived displaying CNS signs, and strange behaviour, what zoonotic disease is in my mind?
Rabies
What must be in place for a Veterinarian to be sued?
VCPR (Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship)
Who is allowed to euthanize an animal in a Veterinary hospital?
DVM and RVT
What are 2 ways to keep ourselves safe from anesthetic gases?
- leak check the anesthetic machine before every use
- ensure a functioning scavenger system to remove waste gases
A chemical used for gas sterilization that is also a potent carcinogen
Ethylene Oxide
Sarcoptic Mange is cause by what type of ectoparasite?
Burrowing Mite that is zoonotic