Chapter 01: Overview of the Veterinary Profession
Sirois: Elsevier's Veterinary Assisting Textbook, 2nd edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

	1.	A safety rule when working around animals is to:
a.	stay alert	
b.	move quickly and quietly, performing the procedure with a minimum of fuss	
c.	never mind the behavior of that species of animal	
d.	have the owner restrain the animal, whenever possible	

ANS:	A

	2.	Which of the following items are considered appropriate protective equipment when working with radiation?
a.	Dosimetry badge and mask	
b.	Thyroid collar, safety glasses, mask	
c.	Lead apron, thyroid collar, gloves	
d.	Scavenging system and lead apron	

ANS:	C

	3.	The risks of exposure to anesthetic gases can best be reduced by:
a.	reducing the concentration of anesthetic gas being delivered to the patient	
b.	limiting the anesthetic time	
c.	regularly checking the anesthetic machine for leaks and ensuring that the scavenging system is functioning properly	
d.	keeping the exhaust fans on during the procedure	

ANS:	C

	4.	The OSHA Right-to-Know law:
a.	requires that all hospital staff are informed of all chemicals to which they may be exposed while at work	
b.	advises that you wear safety glasses and gloves when working with hazardous chemicals	
c.	recommends keeping a list of the type and location of all harmful chemicals that are used in the workplace	
d.	is unenforceable	

ANS:	A

	5.	Ethics can be defined as:
a.	the method for ensuring that professionals act within the law’s legal limits	
b.	the system of moral principles that determines appropriate behavior and actions within a specific group	
c.	accepted privileges among a specific group of professionals	
d.	political parties rationalizing each other’s similarities	

ANS:	B

	6.	Which law was created in 1970 by Congress to regulate the manufacturing, distribution, dispensing, and delivery of drugs having the potential for abuse?
a.	The Drug Enforcement Agency	
b.	The Controlled Substances Act	
c.	The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act	
d.	The American Act for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals	

ANS:	C

	7.	Which law is most applicable to the veterinary community regarding the drugs used by veterinarians?
a.	Controlled Substances Act (CSA)	
b.	Animal Welfare Act (AWA)	
c.	Common law	
d.	Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)	

ANS:	A

	8.	The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners was created to:
a.	protect the consumer	
b.	protect the veterinarian	
c.	protect the veterinary hospital	
d.	protect the veterinary technician	

ANS:	A

	9.	Each state has a governmental entity that meets as a group to interpret the laws as they relate to veterinary medicine and to determine cases that fall short of offering the appropriate standard of care. This government group is the:
a.	Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners	
b.	State Board of Veterinary Standards of Care	
c.	Board of Veterinary Laws and Interpretation	
d.	State Department of Regulatory Agencies	

ANS:	A

	10.	The laws affecting a veterinary practice can be divided into two groups:
a.	(1) Laws that provide the requirement of an employee handbook and (2) laws that require job descriptions	
b.	(1) Laws that require all managers to be certified and (2) laws that offer quality care to patients	
c.	(1) Laws that offer adequate pain relief to pets and (2) laws that meet general standards of work employment communication and career development	
d.	(1) Laws that ensure the quality of veterinary service to patients and (2) laws that provide a nonhostile and safe environment for employees, clients, and the public	

ANS:	D

	11.	___________________ of each state is the law defining which persons may practice veterinary medicine and surgery in the state, and under which conditions.
a.	The Veterinary Practice Act	
b.	The Veterinary State Board	
c.	The Medical Exam	
d.	The Veterinary Medical Act	

ANS:	A

	12.	The _______________________establishes minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for employees working in the private sector and in government.
a.	Fair Labor Standard Act	
b.	Department of Regulatory Agencies	
c.	Department of Veterinary Affairs	
d.	Labor Standards Department	

ANS:	A

	13.	The ____________ is the primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for combating the abuse of controlled drugs.
a.	Dangerous Drug Agency	
b.	Enforcement Drug Act	
c.	Drug Enforcement Agency	
d.	Agency Enforcing Drug Compliance	

ANS:	C

	14.	It is best to have a minimum of two refrigerators:
a.	One for biologics and one for employee food	
b.	One for culture samples and one for canned dog food	
c.	One for the office staff and one for the technical staff	
d.	One for vaccines and one for laboratory supplies	

ANS:	A

	15.	PPE stands for:
a.	personal preference equipment	
b.	preference protective equipment	
c.	personal protective equipment	
d.	personal property evaluation	

ANS:	C

	16.	Rabies virus is spread by contact with an infected animal’s:
a.	saliva	
b.	blood	
c.	breath	
d.	urine	

ANS:	A

	17.	____________ is a superficial skin infection caused by the fungus Microsporum canis.
a.	Cat scratch fever	
b.	Rabies	
c.	Ringworm	
d.	Roundworm	

ANS:	C

	18.	____________ can cause a condition known as cutaneous larva migrans.
a.	Roundworms	
b.	Ringworm	
c.	Hookworms	
d.	Cysts	

ANS:	C

	19.	Mites causing __________ can easily infest people.
a.	migrans	
b.	sarcoptic mange	
c.	hair loss	
d.	hearing loss	

ANS:	B

	20.	The coccidian parasite __________can infect cats and people and may cause serious problems to the fetus of pregnant women.
a.	ascarid	
b.	roundworm	
c.	Toxoplasma gondii	
d.	hookworm	

ANS:	C

	21.	Always use the ___________to restrict the primary beam, isolating the area to be radiographed and minimizing the scatter radiation.
a.	collimator	
b.	Bucky	
c.	ALARA	
d.	lead plates	

ANS:	A

	22.	Always check for gas leaks in the hoses, attachments, or valves on ______________ before use.
a.	cautery units	
b.	dental units	
c.	anesthetic machines	
d.	autoclaves	

ANS:	C

	23.	A well-designed ___________ captures excess gases directly from the source and transports them to a safe exhaust port, sometimes outside the building.
a.	scavenging system	
b.	collated file	
c.	oxygen flow	
d.	gas system	

ANS:	A

	24.	Always secure __________ in an upright position by means of a chain or strap, whether large or small.
a.	dental units	
b.	oxygen tanks	
c.	shampoos and pesticides	
d.	anesthetic machines	

ANS:	B

	25.	___________must be provided by the employer at no cost to you.
a.	Uniforms	
b.	Motorized vehicles	
c.	PPE	
d.	Continuing education	

ANS:	C

	26.	MSDS stands for:
a.	Mixing Station Data Sheets	
b.	Material Safety Data Sheets	
c.	Material Safety Data Station	
d.	Mixing Safety Data Sheets	

ANS:	B

	27.	Detailed information about every chemical found in your hospital can be found on the:
a.	FLSA	
b.	DSMA	
c.	MSDS	
d.	OSHA	

ANS:	C

	28.	Ethylene oxide is a potent ____________.
a.	formalin	
b.	mixing agent	
c.	acid cleaner	
d.	carcinogenic gas	

ANS:	D

	29.	The organization responsible for accrediting a veterinary technology program is:
a.	AVMA	
b.	AAVSB	
c.	NAVTA	
d.	AAHA	

ANS:	A

	30.	Graduates of accredited veterinary technology programs are eligible to take the ___ examination.
a.	NAVTA	
b.	KPMG	
c.	VTNE	
d.	VMD	

ANS:	C

	31.	Direct supervision refers to the licensed veterinarian:
a.	being available by phone during procedures performed by a veterinary assistant	
b.	being on site during procedures performed by a veterinary assistant	
c.	being available while procedures are performed by a veterinary assistant	
d.	B and C only	

ANS:	D

	32.	Which of these skills can be delegated to a veterinary technician by a veterinarian?
a.	Diagnosis of parasite infection	
b.	Prescribing medication	
c.	Performing a cat castration	
d.	Administering anesthesia	

ANS:	D

	33.	Of the following duties, which can only be performed by a licensed veterinarian?
a.	Oversee assistants	
b.	Explain MSDS	
c.	Train employees	
d.	Diagnose disease	

ANS:	D

	34.	All veterinary team members should become proficient in:
a.	laboratory skills.	
b.	administering anesthesia.	
c.	patient care.	
d.	A and C only	

ANS:	D

	35.	Duties of a practice manager would not include which of the following?
a.	Implement new business strategies	
b.	Prescribe patient medications	
c.	Introduce new products	
d.	Repair the copy machine	

ANS:	B

	36.	A veterinary hospital administrator can be a:
a.	veterinarian	
b.	veterinary technician	
c.	business manager	
d.	All of the above	

ANS:	D

	37.	High-quality veterinary team members contribute which of the following qualities to a successful practice?
a.	Excellent medical care to patients	
b.	Outstanding customer service to clients	
c.	Open and honest communication with fellow team members	
d.	All of the above	

ANS:	D

	38.	By the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AMVA) definition, a credentialed veterinary technician must be a graduate of:
a.	any state 2-year college	
b.	a community college having an equine class	
c.	an AVMA accredited program	
d.	any 4-year program with an emphasis in animal husbandry	

ANS:	C

	39.	Formalin is a known:
a.	carcinogenic disinfectant.	
b.	genetic modifier.	
c.	sterilizing agent.	
d.	alcoholic agent.	

ANS:	A

	40.	Most veterinarians are involved in treating:
a.	livestock and dairy animals	
b.	food animals	
c.	family pets	
d.	horses	

ANS:	C

	41.	A referral practice is also referred to as a:
a.	specialty practice	
b.	companion practice	
c.	mixed practice	
d.	society	

ANS:	A

	42.	A veterinarian is a person who has graduated from:
a.	an accredited college of veterinary medicine	
b.	an AVMA accredited 2-year science degree program	
c.	a 4-year program with a BS degree	
d.	a 4-year program with a BA degree	

ANS:	A

	43.	Creating a comfortable reception area includes:
a.	A small cozy space	
b.	Large potted plants that sit on the floor	
c.	Comfortable upholstered chairs	
d.	None of the above	

ANS:	D

	44.	Pharmacy and lab areas are included in which area of the veterinary practice?
a.	Back	
b.	Front	
c.	Middle	
d.	Treatment room	

ANS:	C

	45.	Ethics includes all but which of the following?
a.	Moral principles	
b.	Appropriate behavior	
c.	Legal practices	
d.	A and B only	

ANS:	C

	46.	The ASPCA was created in what year?
a.	1765	
b.	1866	
c.	1904	
d.	1950	

ANS:	B

	47.	A very real, special, healthy relationship between people and their pets is referred to as:
a.	human-animal bond	
b.	philosophy of the ASPCA	
c.	code of ethics of veterinary science	
d.	definition of veterinary ethics	

ANS:	A

	48.	As an employee, you have a concern about the treatment of an animal in your hospital. What is your ethical obligation in first discussing your concerns?
a.	Speak with the pet owner	
b.	Bring your concerns to the attention of the office manager	
c.	Discuss your concerns with the veterinarian	
d.	Call the Stare Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners	

ANS:	C

	49.	Laws ensuring the quality of veterinary service are established by:
a.	state practice act	
b.	OSHA	
c.	common law malpractice	
d.	A and C only	

ANS:	D

	50.	Typical medical waste includes:
a.	needles and syringes.	
b.	animal carcasses.	
c.	vaccination vials.	
d.	all of the above.	

ANS:	D

	51.	Failure to live up to a particular duty is referred to as:
a.	negligence	
b.	malpractice	
c.	professional negligence	
d.	All of the above	

ANS:	A

	52.	Laws that direct cover provisions for a safe business environment include all, except:
a.	OSHA	
b.	practice acts	
c.	medical waste management laws	
d.	common law ordinary negligence	

ANS:	B

	53.	The law under which an employer with more than 15 employees cannot discriminate against said employees on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, and or national origin is:
a.	EEO laws	
b.	common law	
c.	CSA	
d.	FVTA	

ANS:	A

	54.	Minimum wage is established by:
a.	EEOC	
b.	FLSA	
c.	AVMAPLIT	
d.	all of the above	

ANS:	B

	55.	Hazards a veterinary assistant may be exposed to include all of the following except:
a.	pathogenic microorganisms.	
b.	radiation.	
c.	controlled substances.	
d.	physical dangers.	

ANS:	C

	56.	A good rule of thumb regarding safe use of equipment includes:
a.	use of proper guards	
b.	tie long hair back	
c.	removal of jewelry	
d.	all of the above	

ANS:	D

	57.	In the event of a chemical splash to the eyes, you should:
a.	rub your eyes to make them water	
b.	call for help	
c.	flush only the affected eye with water	
d.	flush both eyes with water	
e.	B and D	

ANS:	E

	58.	As a primary restrain person, you should:
a.	be aware of the owner’s reaction during a procedure to note in the chart	
b.	focus your attention on the animal’s reaction	
c.	focus your attention on the procedure being performed to note in the chart	
d.	none of the above	

ANS:	B

	59.	Ethylene oxide is used in veterinary practices for:
a.	anesthesia.	
b.	sterilization.	
c.	tissue preservation.	
d.	None of the above	

ANS:	B

	60.	Which of the following is true of rabies?
a.	A very serious disease	
b.	Can affect any warm-blooded animal	
c.	Spread through saliva	
d.	A and C only	
e.	A, B, and C	

ANS:	E

	61.	The best PPE to use when handling an animal infected with ringworm is:
a.	latex gloves	
b.	rubber apron	
c.	lenses with side shields	
d.	heavy rubber gloves	

ANS:	A

	62.	The coccidian parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects:
a.	people	
b.	dogs	
c.	cats	
d.	A and C only	

ANS:	D

	63.	A dosimetry badge is:
a.	required by law	
b.	designed as a warning system	
c.	equipped to yield a lifetime reading	
d.	an optional employee benefit	
e.	A, B, and C only	

ANS:	E

	64.	Safe exposure to halogenated anesthetics has been set at:
a.	2 ppm	
b.	4 ppm	
c.	6 ppm	
d.	8 ppm	

ANS:	A

	65.	The recommended method for recapping needles is:
a.	firmly seat the cap with both hands	
b.	thread the needle into the cap with one hand	
c.	place the cap flat on the table	
d.	all of the above	

ANS:	D

	66.	A strategic component of the Hazardous Materials Plan is:
a.	PPEs	
b.	Right to Know	
c.	MSDS	
d.	OSHA handbook	
e.	none of the above	

ANS:	C