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AI
artificial insemination
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CMT
california mastitis test
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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C-section
cesarean section
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TPR
temp,pulse,respiration
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CNS
central nervous system
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ALAT
assistant laboratory animal techn
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LATG
lab animal technologist
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LAT
lab animal technician
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RALAT
registered assistant lab animal tech
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RAT
registered animal technician
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RLATG
registered lab animal technologist
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gelding
castrated male equine
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yearling
equine between 1-2yrs old
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filly
young female equine
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foal
young equine of either sex
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explain the difference between laws and ethical codes
- laws are enacted by legislatures to protect the public
- ethical codes are developed by the profession to protect its members from each other and focus on its noble direction
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explain the "Captin of the ship" principle
The employing veterinarian has the ultimate responsibility and choice of the utilization of VT's and VA's in an appropriate manner that is legally consistant with laws, regulations, and ethical codes
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define negligence and malpractice and explain how their related
negligence is failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent person would use under the circumstances in doing something that should not be done.
Malpractice refers to medical or professional negligence. it involves the lack of reasonable care, forsight, and or skill in treating a patient.
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identify the 3 most common causes of malpractice
- grief or anger over an unexpected loss
- poor communication
- lack of client understanding of the risks
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describe in general terms what happens when a credentialed VT or VA is accused of wrong doing
- VT- complaint is reviewed ,decide whether to gather evidence through an investigator, review to see if a hearing is neccessary, if so they hold one with all parties.
- VA- it is turned over to a prosecuter
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explain the priveleged information concept
everything about a case and a client is confidential unless a release is signed.
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describe the 3 main criteria that make up VCPR and how they relate to contract laws
- 1.The licensed DVM assumed responsibilty for making clinical judgements regarding the animal
- 2. The DVM has sufficient knowledge to diagnose the medical condition of the animal.
- 3. The DVM is readily available for follow up evaluations and emergencycoverage in the event adverse reactions
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what are the 2 general safety risks
- 1. the sudden accidental dog bites, needle stick, fall, etc
- 2. additive effects of repeated chronic exposure to dangerous radiation, anesthetic gases, chemicals, disinfectants, flea agents
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what are some of the risks of being pregnant and working in a veterinary hospital
- being in a room while Xrays are exposed
- anesthetic gases
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which trimester is the fetus at greatest risk
first trimester
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briefly describe how a person can be infected with rabies and why pre exposure protection is so important
- you can only get rabies through a bite or exposure to an infected animals saliva through a skin abrasion into your nerves.
- pre exposure protection is important because possible exposure could occur without even knowing
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what protozoan zoonotic disease is the greatest risk to a pregnant women
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describe the way in which the bacterial organism "Clostridium Tetani" causes disease
it is anaerobic and produces a potent toxin in the absence of air
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explain restraint and the 5 factors that will influence ones ability to successfully restrain an animal
- 1. accomodate the individual variations of each animal
- 2.reconize the animals stress level
- 3.anticipate all possible reactions
- 4.understand & accomodate behaivors
- 5. apply just the right amt of restraint to get the job done effectively and quickly
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what is the minimum restraint rule and why it is important for the handler and the animal
- use the minimum amt of restraint necessary to safely and effectively accomplish the task.
- its important b/c too much restraint can create alot of stress & not enough restraint could allow the animal to escape or injury itself or the handler
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what are 3 types of restraint
- physical-muzzles, ropes, crates
- psychological-take away sight, take them out of their territory
- chemical-can be given oral, blow gun, dart gun
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fetus
- the developing young in the uterus, specifically the unborn offspring in the
- postembryonic period, in humans from nine weeks after fertilization until birth.
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labor
- The physical efforts of expulsion of the fetus and the
- placenta from the uterus during parturition
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gestation
The period of fetal development from conception until birth; pregnancy
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hysterorrexis
Rupture of the uterus.
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endometritis
Inflammation of the endometrium
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endometrium
The glandular mucous membrane comprising the inner layer of the uterine wall
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embryo
The fertilized egg of a vertebrate animal following cleavage
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amniotic fluid
- The fluid within the amnion that surrounds the fetus and
- protects it from injury.
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amnion
- The thin, membranous sac filled with a serous fluid in which the embryo or fetus
- is enclosed and suspended in the uterus
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amnioncentesis
- Amniocentesis is a procedure used to diagnose fetal defects in the early second
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mammary
pertaining to the mammary gland or breast
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mastectomy
- Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast for the
- treatment or prevention of breast cancer.
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myometritis
Inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus
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mastitis
an infection of the breast
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neonatal
Of or relating to the first 28 days of an infant's life
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parturition
- The process of labor and delivery in the birth of a
- child.
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perineum
- The area between the opening of the vagina and the anus in a woman, or the area
- between the scrotum and the anus in a man
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peritoneum
the serous membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities
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peritonitis
- inflammation of the membrane which lines the inside of the abdomen and all of
- the internal organs
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placenta
The organ that allows interchange between the fetus and the mother
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bradyapnea
very slow breathing
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blepharoptosis
prolapse or drooping of the eyelid
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-edema
excessive fluid in the tissue
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corectasia
dialation of the pupil
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corneal
pertaining to the cornea
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diaphragm
the musculomembranous wall seperating the abdomen from the chest
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keratome
instrument to cut the cornea
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-ome
instrument for cutting
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iridocele
herniation of the iris
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nasolacrimal duct
structure that empties the tears into the nasal cavity
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thoracocentesis
puncture of the chest cavity to draw off fluid
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-pathy
a diseased condition
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pleurisy
inflammation of the covering of the lings
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pleuralgia
pain in the pleura
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ophthamologist
physician who practices the medical specialty concerned with diseases of the eye
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