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Intro to Animal Care Part 2

Gabriela Dewey Veterinary Assisting Career Diploma English 96 cards

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  1. 1Practices that sell pet food, flea, and tick products generally have a:Large storage area
  2. 2In a storage area, the Veterinary Assistant is often responsible for:Maintaining this area by keeping it clean and free of pests, such as mice and insects, in addition to rotating the stock
  3. 3Rotating the stock means:Placing new shipments in the back of the storage area so that older items are sold first
  4. 4Stock rotation maximizes:The possibility that items will be sold before their expiration dates
  5. 5Biomedical research facilities and educational institutions may employ a:Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
  6. 6The Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) oversees the:Daily care, feeding, comfort, and observation of research animals
  7. 7Laboratory Animal Technicians (LAT) maintain the:Proper environmental conditions
  8. 8The Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) checks the:Animals daily and notifies the researcher of any abnormal conditions that affect the animals
  9. 9The Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), supervised by the Veterinarian, may also perform veterinary technical procedures such as:Collecting blood samples, taking radiographs, assisting in surgery, and other advanced animal nursing procedures
  10. 10Which entity offers the certification examination for Laboratory Animal Technicians (LAT)?The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
  11. 11The AALAS requires applicants to:Meet certain educational and experiential requirements before taking the exam
  12. 12The Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) helps the:Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) to help care for research facility animals
  13. 13The Assistant Laboratory Animal Technicians (ALAT) job is to:Help keep the animals and their environment clean and comfortable
  14. 14The Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) may:Clean cages, observe animals, and check the temperature and humidity levels in the animal rooms
  15. 15Which entity offers the certification examination for Assistant Laboratory Animal Technicians (ALAT)?The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
  16. 16What is a Pet Shop Attendant?Animal care attendants in pet shops that are responsible for feeding the animals and cleaning their cages. They may also bathe and groom animals.
  17. 17Animal care attendants must check:Each animal in their care every day for signs that could indicate illness
  18. 18The pet shop attendant may also instruct:New pet owners about proper pet care
  19. 19Pet shop attendants may be trained on the job or:May have completed a program in Veterinary Assisting
  20. 20Some Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians operate successful:Pet-sitting businesses
  21. 21No formal education is required to:Own or operate a pet-sitting business
  22. 22Pet sitters care for:Animals while their owners are away
  23. 23The pet sitter must check:The pet for any signs of illness that may require veterinary attention
  24. 24Companies whose product lines target veterinary professionals or pet owners often hire:Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants as salespersons
  25. 25Who can hire Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants as a salesperson?Pet food companies, drug manufacturers, veterinary supply distributors, electric fence companies, and laboratory equipment manufacturers
  26. 26People with a background in animal behavior may find work as:Dog Trainers
  27. 27Most dog trainers have had:Years of experience training their own dogs and working with other animal trainers
  28. 28Dog trainers may work in a:Large training facility as a trainer or own and operate their own dog obedience school
  29. 29A dog trainer should attend:Seminars and additional training programs offered by local, state, and national kennel clubs and dog breed associations
  30. 30Who is employed by state or county agencies responsible for stray animal control and the enforcement of animal license and leash laws?Animal Control Officer (ACO)
  31. 31An animal control officer (ACO) patrols a:Community and picks up stray and abandoned animals
  32. 32Animal control officers (ACO) may also be required to investigate:Charges of animal abuse or cruelty
  33. 33How long does training take to become an animal control officer (ACO) and where do they train?Training programs can take a few weeks to a few months to complete. Training can take place at humane societies and some state-supported colleges.
  34. 34Who cares for stray and abandoned animals at animal shelters and humane societies?Animal Shelter Aide
  35. 35Duties of an animal shelter aide include:Keeping the cages and animals clean, providing daily feedings, first aid to injured animals and may be required to perform euthanasia on sick, injured, or unwanted animals
  36. 36For animal shelter aides, some states require:Certification for animal shelter aides that euthanize animals
  37. 37An animal shelter aide may also provide:Adoption information to the public and assist the new owners in choosing a pet
  38. 38Who is responsible for the daily feeding and observation of captive wild animals?Zoo Animal Caretaker
  39. 39Most zoo animal caretakers have:Four-year college degrees in zoology or biology
  40. 40A zoo animal caretaker is also known as a:Zookeeper
  41. 41Zoo animal caretakers or Zookeepers often work with only:One or two species
  42. 42The zookeeper must have detailed:Knowledge of the nutritional and environmental needs of the species he or she works with
  43. 43Many species of zoo animals are very sensitive to:Alterations in diet and living conditions
  44. 44Zoo animals often don't show:Obvious signs of disease
  45. 45The zookeeper must be alert for:The slightest indication of illness or stress in the animals
  46. 46Who cares for injured or orphaned wild animals?Wildlife Rehabilitator
  47. 47Most states require wildlife rehabilitators to be:Licensed
  48. 48Keeping a wild animal without holding a license is:Illegal in most states
  49. 49The wildlife rehabilitator works closely with a:Veterinarian, who can prescribe any necessary treatments for injured or sick wild animals
  50. 50The goal of the wildlife rehabilitator is to:Return the animal to its natural environment
  51. 51In some cases, orphaned animals may require:More extensive treatment and care in addition to being taught how to catch its own food
  52. 52In the veterinary field, profession refers to:A vocation or occupation that requires advanced education, training, and intellectual skill
  53. 53Professionalism is:The conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person
  54. 54Veterinary support staff members are expected to present themselves in:Neat, clean, and appropriate attire
  55. 55Most veterinary hospital staff members wear:Surgical scrub suits or laboratory jackets
  56. 56Appropriate dress for animal medical duties reflects:Both your position in the medical field and the high value of your services
  57. 57Veterinary professionals have a lifelong commitment to:Learning and staying up-to-date with new developments and trends
  58. 58Along with confidence, veterinary professionals must display:Empathy and understanding of a client's needs
  59. 59Professionals consider all client information to be:Confidential
  60. 60Veterinary professionals should never discuss:Patients or cases with individuals outside of the veterinary practice
  61. 61In some cases, release of confidential information about a client or pet is:Illegal
  62. 62A Veterinary Assistant should always display these characteristics:Enthusiastic
    Proud
    Confident
    Competent
    Understanding
    Knowledgable
    Patient
  63. 63Professional associations offer:Membership to Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
  64. 64Advantages of being a member of an association include:Being informed on trends in the field, a means of networking to help identify job opportunities and solve problems
  65. 65Some professional associations are:Politically oriented, lobbying legislators about laws that affect veterinary medical practice
  66. 66Professional associations provide their members with:Continuing education oppurtunities
  67. 67Most states have associations for:Veterinary Technicians
  68. 68There's currently no national association that represents the interests of only a:Veterinary Assistant
  69. 69Veterinary Assistants may join specialty associations such as:The Association of Veterinary Dental Technicians or the Veterinary Laboratory Association; they are designed for information exchange
  70. 70Membership in a professional association is one of the:Characteristics of a professional
  71. 71The most prominent professional associations in veterinary medicine are:NAVTA; American Society of Dental Technicians; Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians; AVMA; AAHA; Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians; Veterinary Technician Anesthetist Society
  72. 72An ethical code is:A set of standards defining what is good and bad for the profession
  73. 73The official ethical code for Veterinarians is called:The "Principles of Veterinary Ethics", written by members of the AVMA
  74. 74The veterinary code of ethics was first adopted in1867
  75. 75Veterinarians also agree to be governed by the general values of:"The Veterinarian's Oath"
  76. 76Veterinary Technicians take oaths upon completing their program called the:"Veterinary Technician Code of Ethics" and the "Veterinary Technicians Oath"
  77. 77The code of ethics for the Veterinary Technician was adopted in:1989
  78. 78The ethical codes describe:Appropriate professional behavior and attitudes, delineate training requirements, continuing education, and the services a veterinary practice should offer
  79. 79Policy statements are:Designed to reflect changing trends and concerns
  80. 80In veterinary medicine, policy statements issued by the AVMA represent the:Unanimity of opinion on a specific topic among veterinarians in the country
  81. 81Veterinary professionals face concerns with:Euthanasia, animal welfare, animal rights, and economic factors that affect the patients treatment
  82. 82The laws of this country classify animals as an:Individual's personal property
  83. 83Euthanizing healthy animals is morally unethical but it isLegal
  84. 84Veterinarians may morally refuse to euthanize a healthy dog, however, it ensures:That the client won't return and share their dissatisfaction with their friends
  85. 85Veterinarians must weigh their ethical concerns with their:Financial concerns
  86. 86The veterinarian may terminate an employee that:Refuses to participate in euthanizing an animal
  87. 87Animals used by their owners in dog or cat shows may request:Surgery that is legal, but is medically unnecessary
  88. 88Owners of show animals may request that a veterinarian surgically correct what's considered a:Breed defect
  89. 89A breed defect is:Any undesirable characteristic that may be genetically passed to the next generation
  90. 90Repairing a breed defect to hide the defect so that the animal can still be bred is considered:An unethical corrective surgery unless the animal is spayed or neutered
  91. 91Animal research is beneficial for both:Humans and animals
  92. 92Nearly all available medical treatments and drugs were developed with:Animal research
  93. 93The AVMA and most state and regional veterinary medical associations have:Ethics committees
  94. 94Ethics committees can hold:Formal hearings if someone files an ethical complaint against a member
  95. 95Complaints to an ethics committee may be filed by:A member of the public or by another veterinary professional
  96. 96Ethics committees may discipline members who:Commit ethical violations

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Introduction to Veterinary Medicine Legal Aspects of Veterinary Medicine Types of Veterinary Practices The Veterinary Health Care Team Veterinary Practice Design Other Opportunities in the Animal Care Field Professionalism
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