NAVTA/TSA cards 2 Flashcards

The next appointment is a dog with conjunctivitis. What is the health problem?

What does HBC mean?

A basset hound with galloping halitosis has been prescribed medicated mint chews PRN for bad breath. How often does the dog get treated?

Which describes inflammation of a testicle?

Mrs. Jones explains that Fluffy has been throwing up for the last several days even though she has not given Fluffy any food. What is the chief complaint?

A 12-week-old Maltipoo is presenting to the hospital for the first time for an outpatient vaccine appointment. Which form is not needed?

Which finding would not be recorded in the patient history portion of the medical record?

The hospital calls the veterinary office to request medical records for Timmy Smith. What information is needed to verify the patient request?

What must be written at the end of every entry in the patient’s medical record?

According to the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, how many years should medical records remain on the premises?

The hospital uses electronic health records. Which client communications are recorded in the electronic health record?

What form in the medical record is the owner required to provide the animal’s signalment?

Who owns the physical medical record?

A veterinary clinic uses the SOAP format for progress notes. The presenting complaint is written as “Patient presents for V x 2d. No Hx of foreign body ingestion.” Under which category would the information be written?

A veterinary clinic uses the SOAP format for progress notes. Temperature and heart rate of an animal are examples of which type of information?

An out of state emergency clinic requests medical records for a patient that is currently in critical condition at the hospital. How soon do records need to be sent?

Patients who are deceased are often cremated. Where should the patient’s remains be stored until they are picked up by the cremation service?

Mrs. Smith is here today to euthanize her cat Felix. She has elected to cremate Felix but she does not want the ashes back. Which term refers to a pet’s remains being cremated with other pets?

During the grief process, when might intervention by a professional be needed?

According to the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board, how many days does a general practice veterinary facility have to provide copies of medical records?

Which statement is not true about euthanasia?

What should be placed under a pet that is about to be euthanized in the exam room?

Sasha is a 6 year old Cocker Spaniel who is being treated for an ear infection. The doctor is explaining how to medicate Sasha’s ears to her owner. What is not an important factor for the owner to remember?

Merlin, a 9 year old Schnauzer, has been coughing. Merlin has not been to the clinic for a year and a half. The owner calls to have medication prescribed, but does not want an appointment. What guideline determines the doctor’s decision to decline medication without an appointment?

Feline injection site sarcomas are primarily associated with which two vaccines?

Which scheduled drug class has potential for severe addition (such as morphine), and refills are not allowed?

What organization provides the veterinarian with a controlled substance license?

Which statement is true for controlled drugs?

Which type of drug would a veterinarian prescribe for an ear infection?

What type of drug is most commonly prescribed for arthritic pain?

When reconstituting the freeze-dried, powder portion of a vaccine it is important to:

Which list has four correct parts of a dispensing drug label?

Sassy, a 13-year-old FS DSH has been hospitalized for hepatic lipidosis. According to Sassy’s treatment plan, she will receive 15ml of Lactated Ringers Solution per hour. While performing treatment room duties, Sally’s infusion pump begins to alarm. The infusion pump’s visual display notes there is an occlusion. What would not be the cause of an occlusion?

Dr Smith needs assistance in administering 100mls of SC fluids to Buddy. What restraint is preferred to complete the procedure?

How long are vaccines good for once reconstituted?

When a capsulated medication is sent home with a patient, which route of administration would be used?

What is the most common route for vaccine administration in dogs and cats?

Which statement is false for over-the counter drugs?

Which statement is true for medication expiration dates?

To what anatomical location is a rabies vaccine administered in a feline?

Which statement is false regarding expiration dates on medications?

Which of the following is not needed when administering SQ fluids?

Dr Smith has asked that subcutaneous fluids be administered to Snickers. Dr Smith wants LRS 500mls. If the bag is at 900mls when administered, what should the bag read when finished?

A client requests a refill of a patient’s medication that is approved. Where in the medical record is the refill notated?

A shipment of drugs has arrived that needs to be shelved. What characteristic determines which bottle of medication is placed towards the front for ease of access?

Assistance is needed with the removal of an IV catheter. Which supplies will need to be gathered?

A veterinary assistant is filling an in-house prescription of antibiotics and notices the drug expired 2 weeks ago. What should he do?

Dr Smith is hospitalizing Garfield for IV fluids and antibiotics to be administered every 8 hours with the 1st dose given at 12PM. What are the times of the next two doses?

Which method is not used to encourage a patient to swallow a tablet or capsule?

When administering oral liquids, which condition should the assistant try to prevent?

When removing an IV catheter, the assistant placed a pressure bandage that must be monitored and removed in a timely manner. Not doing so may cause the patient’s leg to swell and become painful if it is left on too long. What is a concern with regards to monitoring and removing a pressure bandage?

A cockatoo has been prescribed 10 mg of Supercillin, s.i.d. PO for 10 days. How often does the bird get medicine each day? By what route?

What is one of the most common short-term side effects about which you should advise an owner when dispensing glucocorticoides like prednisone to a dog?

How many cc of 5% Ultra-mycin should you give PO for 44 lb. dog, if the dose is 50 mg/kg?

After removing an IV catheter, how long should a pressure bandage remain on the patient?

A rare Albanian hairy iguana has been prescribed "Iggy-cote" medicated shampoo q.o.d. for dandruff.

Which surgical instrument is not used during a canine castration?

Which item tells the surgeon that the items in the surgical pack are sterile?

Following a cystotomy, what should occur with all surgical instruments?

What are the two most common types of suture materials?

The veterinary technician requests the largest gauge suture available at the facility. Which suture should the assistant choose?

In relation to surgical site preparation, which procedure is not correct?

In an ovariohysterectomy procedure, what is the most appropriate patient position?

When under general anesthesia, how often must a patient’s vital signs be recorded in the medical record according to the Arizona State Practice Act

What vital signs must legally be recorded in the medical record while the animal is under anesthesia?

When assisting the surgeon in a sterile surgical procedure, how does the non-sterile assistant move past the surgeon?

What is the first step in preventing accidental injury when cleaning used instruments?

When opening the first layer of the gown for the surgeon to put on, what always needs to be maintained?

What procedure would violate asepsis if completed in the surgical suite?

What is the final step in preparing surgical instruments for use?

What is the first step in cleaning surgical instruments?

Which instrument is used to cut or bite away small pieces of bone?

What fluid must be added to an autoclave when sterilizing instruments to produce steam and prevent further damage to the machine?

How often should a pressure check be performed on the anesthetic machine?

The vet has asked you to prepare for a pyometra surgery on a seven-year-old intact female Schnauzer. What are you about to help remove from the dog?

Lincoln is being admitted to the hospital for a neuter procedure. Which admission form outlines the projected cost of the procedure?

When cleaning after surgery, what action is performed to remove a scalpel blade from its handle?

A DSH is being admitted to the hospital for an OVH. In addition to signing an estimate for the procedure, which form must be completed before the procedure can be performed?

Which commonly used anesthetic circuit is made up of a tube within a tube?

You are asked to set up a non-rebreathing anesthetic circuit for the next surgery case. What kind of patient do you expect?

What is a laparotomy?

A surgical repair of a patent ductus arteriosus was performed via thoracotomy in a four-month-old Labrador puppy. In recovery, the puppy is found in his cage, crying and whining. His breaths are short and fast. When a technician attempts to comfort him, he tries to get away, cowers in the corner, and cries louder. Which of the following is the best explanation of this scenario?

What is an intussusception?

When is the best time to refill the vaporizer in an anesthetic machine in a small animal hospital?

What is a lumpectomy?

During post-surgical recovery from a routing ovariohysterectomy in a dog, the patient becomes apneic. What does this mean?

The owner of a newly adopted four-month-old female intact kitten wants to know the main benefits of spaying her cat, besides preventing new litters of more kittens. What is a principle benefit of early spaying and neutering of a cat before six months of age?

Why is it acceptable for an animal to rebreathe exhaled gasses in a closed or semi-closed anesthesia circuit?

In assisting with the recovery of an anesthetized patient, after the cuff has been deflated and the endotracheal tube untied, when can a patient’s endotracheal tube be safely removed?

When referring to suture material, which size material is the finest/smallest?

What is the pictured instrument?

Which is the proper method when performing a surgical scrub preparation on a patient?

Which is the proper way for a non sterile surgical assistant to pass the scrubbed in surgeon?

Which would be considered the proper position for a patient for an ovariohysterectomy?

Upon recovery, an anesthetized patient’s heart rate is dropping steadily and the patient has stopped breathing. What is the 1st thing you should do?

You are opening the sterile surgical pack for the doctor. Which direction does the last tab you open go?

A surgical pack has become wet once after it was put away. What should you do?

Which change to the blood chemistry can occur if you leave a blood sample sitting too long prior to spinning it down and separating the serum from the cells?