Deck 7: Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues

Question 1

What is the definition of "ethics"?

A) laws passed by government.
B) any behavior that is acceptable to your and your friends.
C) your religious beliefs.
D) rules and principles that govern proper conduct.

Answer 1

rules and principles that govern proper conduct.

Question 2

The veterinarian can't refuse treatment of an animal after the VCPR has been established.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT governed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

A) monitoring animals used for human consumption
B) manufacturing standards of food additives
C) monitoring medications used in animals
D) issuing licenses to veterinarians to use controlled substances

Answer 3

issuing licenses to veterinarians to use controlled substances

Question 4

Controlled substances must only be locked up when the office is closed.

Question 5

Which description demonstrates direct supervision?

A) The supervisor only needs to be physically on the premises.
B) The supervisor needs to be on the premises and near enough to be of assistance.
C) The supervisor doesn't need to be on the premises, just familiar enough with the animal to have left instructions for its care.
D) The supervisor needs to be in the same room.

Question 7

Where would an employee find out which staff members can legally induce anesthesia in animals within a veterinary facility?

A) State Board of Veterinary Medicine
B) Veterinary Practice Act
C) Veterinary Rule Book
D) All of the above

Question 8

Below is a list of activities involving animals that can be regulated by law. Which is likely to be regulated by ONLY a local law?

A) persons able to practice veterinary medicine
B) permissible drug residues in animals
C) licensing of veterinary technicians
D) the number of animals a property owner can house

Question 9

Each state has its own Veterinary Practice Act.

Question 10

Consent forms protect veterinarians from liability for which of the following deficiencies of practice?

A) negligence
B) malpractice
C) performing services not requested
D) all of the above

Question 11

Which statement is true regarding the differences between common law and statuatory law?

A) Common law is based on written law.
B) Common law is based on legal precedents.
C) Statuatory law is based on common law.
D) Statuatory law is based on legal precedents.

Question 12

It is not necessary to document a telephone conversation about a pet's diet.

Question 14

The VCPR may be ended by the client at any time.

Question 15

Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing the manufacture and distribution of drugs used in animals?

A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B) Animal Welfare Administration (AWA)
C) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 16

Which of the following statements are true regarding confidentiality of medical records and cases?

A) The only time information can be shared is for the purpose of patient care.
B) It is ok for information to be shared with anyone associated with the hospital.
C) It is ok to share medical information with your own family members.
D) Veterinary medical records and case information are not confidential, only human medical records are confidential.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a breach of contract between a veterinarian and a client?

A) A client refuses to pay for services that were approved in a consent form.
B) A boarding dog escaptes from the hospital premises.
C) A veterinarian guarnatees a cure and the patient dies.
D) All of the above are breaches in contract.

Question 26

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) working below the acceptable standard of care
B) talking negatively of antoher person
C) agency that governs safety in the workplace
D) agency that governs drugs that may be addictive or abusive
E) failure to do what is necessary
F) what a person believes is right and wrong
G) working or acting as someone not qualified to do so
H) idea that animals have feelings and emotions that give them the same rights as people
I) information that is private and not to be shared by anyone
J) a legal responsibility
K) governs the neglect of animals
L) agency that manages child labor laws
M) drugs with a potential for addiction or abuse

Question 27

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) working below the acceptable standard of care
B) talking negatively of antoher person
C) agency that governs safety in the workplace
D) agency that governs drugs that may be addictive or abusive
E) failure to do what is necessary
F) what a person believes is right and wrong
G) working or acting as someone not qualified to do so
H) idea that animals have feelings and emotions that give them the same rights as people
I) information that is private and not to be shared by anyone
J) a legal responsibility
K) governs the neglect of animals
L) agency that manages child labor laws
M) drugs with a potential for addiction or abuse

Question 28

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) working below the acceptable standard of care
B) talking negatively of antoher person
C) agency that governs safety in the workplace
D) agency that governs drugs that may be addictive or abusive
E) failure to do what is necessary
F) what a person believes is right and wrong
G) working or acting as someone not qualified to do so
H) idea that animals have feelings and emotions that give them the same rights as people
I) information that is private and not to be shared by anyone
J) a legal responsibility
K) governs the neglect of animals
L) agency that manages child labor laws
M) drugs with a potential for addiction or abuse