Question 1

Ethics includes all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral principles 
B)  Appropriate behavior 
C)  Legal practices 
D)  A and B only

Question 2

Each state has a governmental entity that meets as a group to interpret the laws as they relate to veterinary medicine and to determine cases that fall short of offering the appropriate standard of care. This government group is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners 
B)  State Board of Veterinary Standards of Care 
C)  Board of Veterinary Laws and Interpretation 
D)  State Department of Regulatory Agencies

Question 3

The ____________ is the primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for combating the abuse of controlled drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dangerous Drug Agency 
B)  Enforcement Drug Act 
C)  Drug Enforcement Agency 
D)  Agency Enforcing Drug Compliance

Question 4

Which of these skills can be delegated to a veterinary technician by a veterinarian?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnosis of parasite infection 
B)  Prescribing medication 
C)  Performing a cat castration 
D)  Administering anesthesia

Question 5

As an employee, you have a concern about the treatment of an animal in your hospital. What is your ethical obligation in first discussing your concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speak with the pet owner 
B)  Bring your concerns to the attention of the office manager 
C)  Discuss your concerns with the veterinarian 
D)  Call the Stare Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Question 6

The coccidian parasite Toxoplasma gondii infects:

Accepted Answer

A)  people 
B)  dogs 
C)  cats 
D)  A and C only

Question 7

____________ can cause a condition known as cutaneous larva migrans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Roundworms 
B)  Ringworm 
C)  Hookworms 
D)  Cysts

Question 8

Ethylene oxide is a potent ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  formalin 
B)  mixing agent 
C)  acid cleaner 
D)  carcinogenic gas

Question 9

Rabies virus is spread by contact with an infected animal's:

Accepted Answer

A)  saliva 
B)  blood 
C)  breath 
D)  urine

Question 10

Most veterinarians are involved in treating:

Accepted Answer

A)  livestock and dairy animals 
B)  food animals 
C)  family pets 
D)  horses

Question 11

It is best to have a minimum of two refrigerators:

Accepted Answer

A)  One for biologics and one for employee food 
B)  One for culture samples and one for canned dog food 
C)  One for the office staff and one for the technical staff 
D)  One for vaccines and one for laboratory supplies

Question 12

A well-designed ___________ captures excess gases directly from the source and transports them to a safe exhaust port, sometimes outside the building.

Accepted Answer

A)  scavenging system 
B)  collated file 
C)  oxygen flow 
D)  gas system

Question 13

The OSHA Right-to-Know law:

Accepted Answer

A)  requires that all hospital staff are informed of all chemicals to which they may be exposed while at work 
B)  advises that you wear safety glasses and gloves when working with hazardous chemicals 
C)  recommends keeping a list of the type and location of all harmful chemicals that are used in the workplace 
D)  is unenforceable

Question 14

Minimum wage is established by:

Accepted Answer

A)  EEOC 
B)  FLSA 
C)  AVMAPLIT 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

High-quality veterinary team members contribute which of the following qualities to a successful practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excellent medical care to patients 
B)  Outstanding customer service to clients 
C)  Open and honest communication with fellow team members 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

A veterinarian is a person who has graduated from:

Accepted Answer

A)  an accredited college of veterinary medicine 
B)  an AVMA accredited 2-year science degree program 
C)  a 4-year program with a BS degree 
D)  a 4-year program with a BA degree

Question 17

Detailed information about every chemical found in your hospital can be found on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  FLSA 
B)  DSMA 
C)  MSDS 
D)  OSHA

Question 18

Graduates of accredited veterinary technology programs are eligible to take the ___ examination.

Accepted Answer

A)  NAVTA 
B)  KPMG 
C)  VTNE 
D)  VMD

Question 19

Always check for gas leaks in the hoses, attachments, or valves on ______________ before use.

Accepted Answer

A)  cautery units 
B)  dental units 
C)  anesthetic machines 
D)  autoclaves

Question 20

Laws that direct cover provisions for a safe business environment include all, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA 
B)  practice acts 
C)  medical waste management laws 
D)  common law ordinary negligence

Exam 1: Overview of the Veterinary Profession