Ch. 1 Veterinary Technology Overview – Flashcards
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A group of eight students graduate from the SUNY at Delhi animal technician program. (This represents the first group of graduates from an animal technician program.)
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1963, 1st
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Walter Collins, DVM, receives federal funding to develop model curricula for training veterinary technicians.
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1965, 2nd
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The AVMA Advisory Committee on Animal Technician urges all state veterinary medical associations to establish advisory committees on animal technicians.
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1968, 3rd
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The Canadian Association of Animal Health Technicians (CAAHT) is formed.
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1970, 4th
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The Committee on Accreditation of Training for Animal Technicians (CATAT) is formed by he AVMA to accredit training programs for animal technicians.
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1972, 5th
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The first two programs are accredited by the AVMA (Michigan State University and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture).
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1973, 6th
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The first professional journal for veterinary technicians, Methods: The Journal for Animal Health Technicians, is published.
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1976, 7th
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The North American Veterinary Technician Association (NAVTA) is organized.
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1981, 8th
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NAVTA adopts a national code of ethics for veterinary technicians.
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1984, 9th
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The first Animal Technician National Exam (predecessor to the VTNE) is given in Maine.
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1986, 10th
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The AVMA House of Delegates approves the use of the term veterinary technician, which replaces animal technician.
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1989, 11th
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NAVTA creates the Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS) to oversee the development of veterinary technician academies.
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1994, 12th
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The AVMA accredits the first distance-learning program in veterinary technology.
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1995, 13th
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The first specialty in veterinary technology is established (the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians).
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1996, 14th
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In December, the premier issue of the NAVTA Journal is released.
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2002, 15th
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Members of the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) in Canada passed by laws establishing it as the first self-regulating group in the profession of veterinary technology.
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2006, 16th
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The committee that accredits Veterinary Technology Programs in the United States under the auspices of the AVMA.
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CVTEA
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A Canadian association dedicated to advancing the knowledge, skills, and status of those who work with laboratory animals.
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CALAS
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The agency that coadministers the Endangered Species Act in the United States.
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USFWS
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An association dedicated to strengthening the Animal Health Technologist/Veterinary Technician profession in Canada.
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CAAHTT
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Organization that accredits Veterinary Technology Programs in Canada.
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CVMA
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A committee that works with research and educational institutions in the United States to help ensure compliance with and to enforce the Animal Welfare Act.
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IACUC
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A professional association in the United States that is dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals.
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AALAS
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A group whose members are primarily instructors, staff, and managers of Veterinary Technology Programs.
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AVTE
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Organization responsible for appointing members of the Veterinary Technician National Exam Committee (VTNE).
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AAVSB
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A committee that oversees the care and use of animals in education and research in Canada.
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ACC
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The second highest level of education for technicians caring for laboratory animals in the United States.
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LAT
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A designation that a veterinary technician has the credentials to qualify as a specialist.
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VTS
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The highest level of certification for technicians caring for laboratory animals in the United States.
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LATG
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A program administered by the AAVSB to uphold quality standards of continuing education.
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RACE
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An entity that works with the AAVSB to develop the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
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PES
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The U.S. law that governs the humane treatment of animals in education and research.
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AWA
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A law designed to protect horses from the practice of "soring".
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HPA
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The first level of certification for technicians caring for laboratory animals.
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ALAT
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The highest level of certification for technicians caring for laboratory animals in Canada.
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MLAT
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A passing score on this test is required to practice in most states and provinces.
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VTNE
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Graduates of accredited Canadian Veterinary Technology programs are eligible for recognition in the United States. (T/F)
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True
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Most states and province require veterinary technicians to attend continuing education (CE) lectures and workshops to maintain licensure, certification, or registration. (T/F)
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True
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An additional 25 new questions are added to each VTNE, but these additional questions do not count toward the final score of the candidate. (T/F)
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True
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Veterinary technicians are prohibited from entering drug prescriptions onto the patient's record. (T/F)
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False
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According to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Veterinary Technology State Practice Act Model, a veterinary technician may provide a patient's chances of recovery to a client. (T/F)
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False
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Routine dental procedures are often performed by veterinary technicians. (T/F)
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True
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At the time of this writing, there are 38 veterinary colleges in the United States. (T/F)
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False
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Most U.S. educated veterinarians have completed at least 8 years of post-high school study. (T/F)
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True
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In order to call themselves a specialist, a veterinarian must be board certified by a specialty organization. (T/F)
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True
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Because animals are often messy, uniforms are uncommon in small animal veterinary practices. (T/F)
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False
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The veterinary technician's professional apparel must include a watch with a second hand. (T/F)
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True
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The medical record is a legal document owned by the client but housed at the veterinary practice or super visiting institution. (T/F)
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False
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Your email address does not reflect on your level of professionalism. (T/F)
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False
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All states regulate the practice of veterinary medicine, but not all of them regulate veterinary technology. (T/F)
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True
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The unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine is a criminal offense. (T/F)
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True
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Violations of laws or regulations may be punishable by fines or imprisonment. (T/F)
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False
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Someone convicted of crimes of moral turpitude may be denied a license to practice veterinary technology. (T/F)
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True
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Most jurisdiction require professional licensees, including veterinary technicians, to complete continuing education to renew their licenses. (T/F)
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True
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In virtually every state, a licensee may be prosecuted and disciplined for misconduct, even if the licensee's misconduct did not cause any harm to an animal. (T/F)
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True
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It is legal for a veterinary technician to a sign a form for the veterinarian that the veterinarian is required to sign if requested. (T/F)
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False
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A licensee may be prosecuted and disciplined for misrepresentation, which may include telling a client that a certain treatment will cure a patient. (T/F)
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True
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A licensee may be prosecuted and disciplined for animal abuse, animal neglect, or animal cruelty. (T/F)
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True
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An unlicensed veterinarian may function as a veterinary technician. (T/F)
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False
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Any licensed person who assists an unlicensed person in performing tasks that the statute includes as the practice of the profession may be aiding unlicensed practice. (T/F)
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True
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Many states have continuing education requirements for veterinary technicians. (T/F)
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True
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If a licensee is found guilty of malpractice, the board can direct a monetary award be paid to the animal's owner. (T/F)
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False
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The patient does not have to suffer any injury for the professional to be discipline for malpractice. (T/F)
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True
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Veterinarians can also be found negligent or guilty of malpractice because of the actions of a staff member. (T/F)
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True
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Whenever a veterinary technician is disciplined by a licensing board for exceeding the technician's authorized scope of practice, the veterinarian responsible for supervising the technician may also be disciplined. (T/F)
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True
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If you are summoned to a disciplinary hearing by the board, they must appoint an attorney to represent you. (T/F)
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False
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act confirms that all workers have a fundamental right to a safe workplace. (T/F)
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True
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Veterinarians are prohibited from using controlled substances in practice of veterinary medicine. (T/F)
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False
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Private veterinary hospitals are inspected by the USDA under the Animal Welfare Act. (T/F)
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False
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Which organization or agency accredits veterinary technology programs in the United States?
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AVMA
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As of 2012, approximately how many accredited veterinary technology programs are there?
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over 200
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Which organization or agency has established veterinary technician specialties?
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NAVTA
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What was the average salary for veterinary technicians nationwide in 2010?
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$30,580
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Approximately how many recommended and essential task are listed in the CVTEA handbook?
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350
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Who writes the VTNE questions?
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VTNE committee
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What is the format of the VTNE?
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Multiple choice questions
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Where are the VTNEs administered?
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Prometric Testing Centers
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To whom does a veterinary technology student apply to take the VTNE?
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AAVSB
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Which of the following merits the highest priority in patient intervention?
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Inadequate oxygenation
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Which U.S. veterinary school awards the VMD degree rather than the DVM?
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University of Pennsylvania
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What is the term used for veterinary technician specialist organization?
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Academy
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Animals used in research facilities and teaching institutions are registered by which government agency?
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USDA
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Graduates of AVMA and CVMA accredited programs must complete how much additional training in a registered facility before they are eligible for the level one ALAT examination?
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6 months
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Which of these organizations wrote the veterinary technician code of ethics, the veterinary technician oath, and the veterinary technician portion of the model practice act?
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NAVTA
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When is National Veterinary Technician week?
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The third week of October
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Who has the ultimate decision-making authority over the care provided to an owned animal?
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The owner
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What is the overriding purpose of the board of veterinary medicine?
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To protect the public
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Malpractice is also know as __________.
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Negligence
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Conduct that increases the risk that negligence will occur, even if negligence has not yet actually occurred, is know as _______.
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Incompetence
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What is considered the most severe penalty a board may impose?
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Revocation of a license
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What is the term for the public censure of a licensee without suspension or probation?
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Reprimand
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Which act establishes that licensees have an IACUC?
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Animal Welfare Act
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The Horse Protection Act protects horses against?
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Soring
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Which government agency enforces the Endangered Species Act?
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USFWS
