Success in Veterinary Technology Finals

AALAS instituted certification for animal technicians in?

1960

AVMA began the process of establishing criteria for acceptable animal training programs in?

1967

A LVT can do anything a veterinarian can do with the exception of?

-prescribe
-diagnose
-prognosticate
-perform surgery

What is the practice act?

primary law that governs the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology

Who enacts the practice act?

state legislature

What is immediate supervision?

a licensed veterinarian is within direct eyesight and hearing range

What can a vet tech do during immediate supervision?

-induction of anesthesia
-dental extractions
-surgical assistant

What is direct supervision?

a licensed veterinarian is on the premises and is readily available

What can a vet tech do during direct supervision?

-euthanasia
-blood component

What is indirect supervision?

a licensed veterinarian is not on the premises but is able to perform the duties of a licensed veterinarian by maintaining direct communication

What can a vet tech do during indirect supervision?

-administration and application of treatments

What is regulatory OPD

office of professional discipline

What are the 5 levels of the team?

-level 5- veterinarian
-level 4- veterinary technician (specialist) (supervisor)
-level 3- veterinary technician
-level 2- assistant
-level 1- kennel help/receptionist

What are the characteristics that vets look for in a veterinary technician?

-attention to detail
-follow directions
-strong communication skills
-calm under pressure

When was NAVTA formed?

1981

What is the mission of NAVTA?

to represent and promote the profession of veterinary technology

What are the three AALAS levels?

-laboratory animal technologist
-laboratory animal technician
-assistant laboratory animal technician

What is compassion?

deep awareness of the suffering of another

What is fatigue?

the mental weariness resulting from exertion that is associated with attending to the emotional and physical pain of others

What are some causes of compassion fatigue?

-placing needs of others before your own
-unresolved past trauma and pain
-lack of healthy life coping skills
-lack of self-awareness that limits growth

cyanosis

bluish discoloration of the skin

ectropion

eyelid turned outward

entropion

eyelid rolled inward

epiphora

excessive watering of the eyes

idiopathic

condition which the cause is unknown

pyometra

bacterial infection of the uterus

purulent

containing pus

-ase

referring to an enzyme

-ectomy

removal

-emia

relating to the blood

-itis

inflammation

-lysis

separation

-oma

tumor

-pathy

pertaining to disease

-pnea

breathing

-stasis

to control or stop