Indiana State Credentialing Study Guide for Veterinary Practice

Twenty (20) hours of continuing education is required for the renewal of an Indiana veterinary license and fourteen (14) hours of continuing education is required for the renewal of a registered veterinary technician license.

false

40 hours for vets and 16 hours for RVT

Choose the incorrect answer- The following are true with regards to medical records:

An animal's veterinary medical records must be kept and maintained for at least five (5) years after the veterinarian's last encounter with the animal.

only needs to be kept for 3 years

3 multiple choice options

T/F A person who knowingly acts as a registered veterinary technician in this state without being registered as a veterinary technician with the board commits a Class B misdemeanor.

false

class A misdemeanor

T/F The board may summarily suspend a practitioners license for ninety (90) days if the board finds that a practitioner represents a clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety if the practitioner is allowed to continue practice.

true

T/F If aseptic surgery is performed at a veterinary facility, the facility must have adequate drugs and equipment readily available to handle surgical emergencies, including but not limited to endotracheal catheters, radiology equipment, and oxygen or respiratory facilities.

false

endotracheal catheters and oxygen or respiratory facilities

Choose the incorrect answer- In the performance of delegated veterinary tasks, a registered veterinary technician and veterinary assistant shall do the following:

Accept delegated veterinary tasks that are prohibited by law but they feel are safe to perform because they are experienced.

3 multiple choice options

T/F The practitioner shall retain copies of certificates of completion for continuing education courses for five (5) years form the end of the licensing period

false

4 years

T/F A registered veterinary technician may perform routine procedures defined by board rules while under the direct or indirect supervision of licensed veterinarian.

true

T/F If radiological services are not provided within a veterinary practice facility, appropriate arrangements must be made to provide these services outside the facility.

true

T/F A veterinarian who prescribes a drug for a client's animal shall provide the prescription to the client upon request, unless prohibited by state or federal law or to prevent inappropriate use.

true

T/F An animal placed in the custody of a veterinarian shall be considered to be abandoned ten (10) days after the veterinarian has given written notice to the individual who delivered the animal to him that the animal should be reclaimed by the individual.

false

5 days

T/F A veterinarian may not renew an expired license and a registered veterinary technician my not renew an expired registration after five (5) years have elapsed after the date of expiration.

true

T/F "Direct Supervision" means a supervisor is readily available on the premises where the animal is being treated.

true

T/F At least seventy-five percent (75%) of all continuing education requirements must be allowed by distance learning methods, except for doctors, nurses, chiropractors, optometrists, and dentists.

false

50%

Choose the incorrect answer- "Indirect Supervision" means a supervising veterinarian is not on the premises but:

The registered veterinary technician is in charge of the office and can make all decisions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of animals.

3 multiple choice options

T/F An individual may not act as a registered veterinary technician unless the person is registered as a veterinary technician in Indiana or has been issued a special permit by the board.

true

T/F An animal's veterinary medical records and medical condition may be furnished without written client authorization as a part of a request from a regulatory or health authority, physician, or veterinarian to verify a rabies vaccination of an animal.

false

Choose the incorrect answer-

"Veterinarian-client-patient relationship" means a relationship between a veterinarian and a client that meets the following conditions:

The veterinarian is able to write a prescription for an animal upon a phone request from a client without recently seeing the animal.

3 multiple choice options

T/F The veterinary board has the authority to refuse to issue a veterinary license, or may issue a probationary license, to an applicant who has been disciplined by a licensing entity of another state or jurisdiction.

true

T/F A registered veterinary technician is professionally competent if, in the performance of his or her assigned duties, he or she exercises the reasonable care and diligence ordinarily exercised by members of his or her profession in similar cases under like conditions.

true

T/F A veterinarian may not be found guilty of the incompetent practice of veterinary medicine if he or she performs a treatment or procedure which is beyond his or her skills or knowledge.

false

T/F A veterinarian may be found guilty of incompetent practice of veterinary medicine and may be disciplined under IC 25-1-9 if the veterinarian fails to maintain written animal health record as defined by this rule.

true

T/F A supervising veterinarian shall determine and is responsible for determining the appropriate level of supervision, except where prohibited by law, if the tasks being delegated are commensurate with the employee's training, experience, and skills.

true

T/F Failure to renew a license or registration on or before the biennial expiration date renders the license or registration invalid. The veterinary board must take official action to render the license or registration invalid.

false

does not have to take official action

T/F Upon written complaint sworn to by an individual, the board may, by the concurrence of four (4) members, after a hearing and based upon findings of fact, discipline a registered veterinary technician for cruelty to animals.

true

T/F A veterinarian is subject to disciplinary sanctions if he or she has continued to practice although he or she has become unfit to practice due to an addiction to alcohol or other drugs.

true

T/F A new graduate granted a degree in veterinary technology may work as and use the title "registered veterinary technician", "veterinary technician", or theabbreviation of "R.V.T." while in the process of applying for their Indianaregistration.

false

T/F A criminal background check is required for the initial application and renewal of a veterinary license or veterinary technician registration.

false,

required only for initial application NOT renewal

T/F If a veterinary utilizes mobile practice facility for the purpose of providing veterinary services to animals, it is not necessary that the veterinarian have a permanent base of operation.

false

T/F A veterinary practice facility is required to be identified as such with appropriate exterior identification.

true