VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TEXAS
STATE BOARD EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTINS AND CORRECT ANSWER
Define general supervision. - ANSWER- Doctor is not at your
location but can be reached via phone, email, etc.
Define direct supervision. - ANSWER- Doctor is in the building
Define immediate supervision. - ANSWER- Doctor is within eye sight
of you.
List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot
perform. - ANSWER- Extract teeth using an elevator
Perform surgery
Diagnose
Prescribe
Prognoses
,List 3 examples non-licensed veterinary positions/job titles in the state
of Texas. - ANSWER- Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of the
Texas Administrative Code. - ANSWER- Holistic Medicine ie.
Chinese herbs
Acupuncture
Chiropractic medicine
Homeopathic
List 5requirements that must be met in order for a Veterinarian-Client-
Patient relationship or VCPR to exist. - ANSWER- Vet assumes
responsibility for medical judgement.
Knowledge of pet's medical history, signalment ie. Physical Exam.
Vet available to follow-up medical care
Oversight of treatments
Maintains records
True or False
Breaking a law of the State of Texas, other states, or United States may
result in loss of your Veterinary Technician License. - ANSWER- True
True or False
,A veterinarian may delegate veterinary care and treatment duties to a
non-licensed individuals including a licensed equine dental provider or a
chiropractor. - ANSWER- True
True or False
A veterinarian does not need to take into account licensing or the level
of training when determining the level of supervision necessary for non-
veterinarian employees. - ANSWER- False
True or False
A veterinarian may be disciplined by the Board if they improperly
delegate care or treatment duties or if they do not properly supervise the
non-veterinarian who is performing the duties. - ANSWER- True
True or False
Ultimately, it is up to the veterinarian to determine when general, direct,
or immediate supervision of a non-veterinarian's actions is appropriate
except when the actions are otherwise prohibited by law. - ANSWER-
True
True or False
Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans
skin lacerations. - ANSWER- True
True or False
, Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce
anesthesia. - ANSWER- False
True or False
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary assistant
may induce anesthesia or suture existing surgical skin incisions. -
ANSWER- False
True or False
A certified veterinary assistant may extract loose teeth or dental
fragments by hand and without the use of an elevator under immediate
supervision of a veterinarian. - ANSWER- False
True or False
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, an unlicensed employee
may induce anesthesia and suture surgical incision or skin lacerations. -
ANSWER- True
True or False
Some invasive dental procedures may be performed by a LVT but only
under the immediate supervision of a veterinarian. - ANSWER- False
True or False
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, non-licensed employee of
a veterinarian may draw blood or take samples for the purpose of testing
and diagnosis. - ANSWER- True
STATE BOARD EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTINS AND CORRECT ANSWER
Define general supervision. - ANSWER- Doctor is not at your
location but can be reached via phone, email, etc.
Define direct supervision. - ANSWER- Doctor is in the building
Define immediate supervision. - ANSWER- Doctor is within eye sight
of you.
List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot
perform. - ANSWER- Extract teeth using an elevator
Perform surgery
Diagnose
Prescribe
Prognoses
,List 3 examples non-licensed veterinary positions/job titles in the state
of Texas. - ANSWER- Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of the
Texas Administrative Code. - ANSWER- Holistic Medicine ie.
Chinese herbs
Acupuncture
Chiropractic medicine
Homeopathic
List 5requirements that must be met in order for a Veterinarian-Client-
Patient relationship or VCPR to exist. - ANSWER- Vet assumes
responsibility for medical judgement.
Knowledge of pet's medical history, signalment ie. Physical Exam.
Vet available to follow-up medical care
Oversight of treatments
Maintains records
True or False
Breaking a law of the State of Texas, other states, or United States may
result in loss of your Veterinary Technician License. - ANSWER- True
True or False
,A veterinarian may delegate veterinary care and treatment duties to a
non-licensed individuals including a licensed equine dental provider or a
chiropractor. - ANSWER- True
True or False
A veterinarian does not need to take into account licensing or the level
of training when determining the level of supervision necessary for non-
veterinarian employees. - ANSWER- False
True or False
A veterinarian may be disciplined by the Board if they improperly
delegate care or treatment duties or if they do not properly supervise the
non-veterinarian who is performing the duties. - ANSWER- True
True or False
Ultimately, it is up to the veterinarian to determine when general, direct,
or immediate supervision of a non-veterinarian's actions is appropriate
except when the actions are otherwise prohibited by law. - ANSWER-
True
True or False
Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans
skin lacerations. - ANSWER- True
True or False
, Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce
anesthesia. - ANSWER- False
True or False
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary assistant
may induce anesthesia or suture existing surgical skin incisions. -
ANSWER- False
True or False
A certified veterinary assistant may extract loose teeth or dental
fragments by hand and without the use of an elevator under immediate
supervision of a veterinarian. - ANSWER- False
True or False
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, an unlicensed employee
may induce anesthesia and suture surgical incision or skin lacerations. -
ANSWER- True
True or False
Some invasive dental procedures may be performed by a LVT but only
under the immediate supervision of a veterinarian. - ANSWER- False
True or False
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, non-licensed employee of
a veterinarian may draw blood or take samples for the purpose of testing
and diagnosis. - ANSWER- True
