Vet Science Test 1

genetic

Training and behavior modification can never improve an animal beyond its ______________ potential.

True

There is very little regulation in the training and consulting business for animals.

Socialization

______________ is a period of mental flexibility when animals learn who their primary social partners are, how to navigate social interaction, what is pleasurable or dangerous in the environment, and how to respond to potential threats.

sensitization

____________ is when the animal develops a stronger response over time to the same stimulus.

Behavior training

Operant conditioning is also known as which of the following?

2-7 weeks

Kittens have their primary socialization period at what age?

Desensitization

_______________ involves identifying a nonstressful starting point, providing gradual planned exposures which do not elicit a visible response from the learner, and very gradually increasing stimulus intensity over repeated exposures.

positive punishment

Which consequence should only be utilized as a last resort?

behavior problems reported by owners

A leading cause of pet relinquishment to animal shelters is

positive reinforcement

Providing a treat to a dog every time it takes a step toward the scale is considered:

positive punishment

Rolling and pinning a dog into a submissive position after the dog bares its teeth at the owner is and example of

A Fear Free Happy Visit would include which of the following?

A treat in the lobby

giving human characteristics to non-human animals or subjects

What is anthropomorphism?

It's a animal handling technique that's used during exams and procedures to prevent FAS.

What is the fear free concept of touch gradient?

negative punishment

Releasing the pressure on Sablo's gentle leader collar when he is behaving as expected is an example of

negative punishment

Removing one's hands and walking away from a kitten that begins biting hands while playing is an example of:

The Fear Free concept of Gentle Control does NOT include:

forced restraint

mouthing

Which of the following activities represent play-related aggression?

stress is not felt or exhibited by animals

Veterinary technicians must recognize behavioral changes associated with an animal’s stress for all of the following reasons except:

socialization

The ________________ period maybe one of the most critical periods of development for a dog. Ideally, all puppies should be exposed to a large variety of the environmental features that they are likely to encounter as an adult during this period.

positive reinforcement

Which consequence is the preferred method because it minimizes FAS and improves the relationship between the animal and the trainer?

2-7 weeks

Which is the typical period of socialization in the kitten?

means something is given to the animal

The terms positive reinforcement

Who legally owns medical records?

veterinarian/practice

P

Which part of the SOAP note contains medication sent home to treat the issue?

VA Veterinary Assistant

Which veterinary medical professional does NOT have a pathway to achieve a higher level of knowledge and skill in a particular field of veterinary medicine (become board certified or a specialist)?

If a patient is resting quietly but still responding to its surroundings, what is its overall condition?

QAR

The patient has a reportable disease

A patient's medical records must be revealed without a client's consent if:

Capillary refill time

Whats CRT

yes

You are hired as a VA Veterinary Assistant at a local veterinary clinic.  You are asked to assist Robert, an RVT Registered Veterinary Technician, administer anesthesia to a dog headed to surgery.  Is he practicing within his scope of practice?

inner thighs

Where is the most common site for pulse palpation?

O

What part of the SOAP note contains the TPR?

Temperature,pulse, respiratory Rate

What does TPR stand for

the nurse recognizes the education, skill, and interpersonal skills needed while technician does not.

What is the Veterinary Nurse Initiative?

no

You are hired as a VA Veterinary Assistant at a local veterinary clinic.  You are asked to assist Molly, another VA, as she neuters some neighborhood cats.  Is Molly practicing within her scope of practice?

stethoscope

What tool is used for auscultation

5

What is the most overweight dog's BCS Body Condition Score?

care

"No one cares how much you know until they know how much you ______."

limping

What is lameness?

Which LN lymph nodes are located behind the knee?

popliteal

inguinal

Which LN lymph nodes are located in the groin?

axillary

Which LN lymph nodes are located in the armpit?

prescapular

Which LN lymph nodes are located in the chest?

submandibular

Which LN lymph nodes are located in the neck?

departure of employees from the organization for any reason

Whats attrition?

murmur

A swishing sound heard during auscultation of the heart instead of a "lub dub" is called

Assessment

What does A mean in SOAP

subjective

what does S mean in SOAP

objective

what does o mean in SOAP

plan

what does p mean in SOAP

calcified plaque on the teeth

whats tartar

otitis

whats the term for inflammation in the ear

anus, vulva

what would you find in the perineum of an animal

what your legally allowed to do

what is the scope of practice

prescribe, diagnose, prognose,perform surgery

what can only a vet do

classical conditioning

what type of conditioning is when the stimulus is out of control so you pair something neutral or potentially unpleasant with the pleasurable food treat.

counterconditioning

type of conditioning where you replace an undesirable existing conditioned response with a favorable response

habituation

intensity of response to same stimulus gets weaker over time (no attempts to control stimulus

desensitization

when you gradually introduce a stimulus to a learner such that the learner does not respond to it.

operant conditioning

a method of learning where voluntary behaviors are shaped by the consequences that follow them

sensitization

intensity of response to same stimulus gets stronger over time

subjective (S)

signalment, who brings it in, presenting complaint

Objective (O)

All PE findings and observations

Assessment (A)

diagnosis, problem list

Plan (P)

what are you doing to the patient, Dx test and result, client education, recheck?

Informed consent

verbal and written communication to client and documented