Veterinary technician Texas state board exam study guide 100% pass
general supervision. -Ans>>Doctor is not at your location but can be reached via phone, email, etc.
direct supervision. -Ans>>Doctor is in the building
immediate supervision. -Ans>>Doctor is within eye sight of you.
List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot perform. -Ans>>Extract teeth using
an elevator
Perform surgery
Diagnose
Prescribe
Prognoses
List 3 examples non-licensed veterinary positions/job titles in the state of Texas. -Ans>>Kennel
Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of the Texas Administrative Code. -
Ans>>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. -Ans>>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
T/F
Breaking a law of the State of Texas, other states, or United States may result in loss of your
Veterinary Technician License. -Ans>>True
T/F
A veterinarian may delegate veterinary care and treatment duties to a non-licensed individuals
including a licensed equine dental provider or a chiropractor. -Ans>>True
T/F
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. -Ans>>False
T/F
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. -Ans>>True
T/F
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. -
Ans>>True
T/F
,Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans skin lacerations. -Ans>>True
T/F
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce anesthesia. -Ans>>true
T/F
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary assistant may induce anesthesia or
suture existing surgical skin incisions. -Ans>>False
T/F
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. -Ans>>False
T/F
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, an unlicensed employee may induce anesthesia and
suture surgical incision or skin lacerations. -Ans>>True
T/F
Some invasive dental procedures may be performed by a LVT but only under the immediate
supervision of a veterinarian. -Ans>>False
T/F
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. -Ans>>True
T/F
In emergency situation, a LVT may initiate treatment without prior instruction by a veterinarian. -
Ans>>True
T/F
In a veterinary clinic, euthanasia may be performed by a non-veterinarian under the immediate
supervision of a veterinarian. -Ans>>true
T/F
A LVT can administer a rabies vaccine under the general supervision of the veterinarian and only after
a VCPR is established. -Ans>>False
T/F
A non-licensed employee may use a signature stamp in place of a veterinarian's signature when filling
out on official health document under the direct supervision of the vaccinating veterinarian. -
Ans>>True
T/F
A LVT or certified veterinary assistant may follow oral or written treatment orders of a veterinarian
who is caring for a hospitalized patient and provide medical care to the patient even when the
veterinarian is not on premesis. -Ans>>True
T/F
If a certified veterinary assistant causes harm to an animal while being supervised by a LVT, the
veterinarian is ultimately responsible for any resulting lawsuit or negligence claims. -Ans>>False
T/F
In order to collect blood samples for Brucellosis testing at a livestock market, a LVT or DVM must first
be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). -Ans>>True
T/F
, A TAHC approved LVT may collect blood samples for brucellosis testing at a livestock market under
the general supervision of a TAHC approved veterinarian. -Ans>>true
T/F
A veterinarian can perform chiropractic and other forms of musculoskeletal manipulation or MSM on
an animal patient only if the owner signs an acknowledgement stating that they understand this is an
alternative therapy. -Ans>>True
T/F
A veterinarian may delegate chiropractic and MSM treatment duties an independent contractor who
performs them in a location outside of the veterinarian's practice, under general supervision of the
veterinarian. -Ans>>True
T/F
A LVT or Veterinary assistant can preform ultrasonography on an animal for diagnostic purposes only
if they are doing so at the request of the veterinarian and the veterinarian makes the actual diagnosis.
-Ans>>True
T/F
Diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasonography may be performed by non-licensed employees under the
general supervision of a licensed veterinarian. -Ans>>True
T/F
Acupuncture may be preformed by a LVT under the immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
-Ans>>False
T/F
Homeopathic medicine is the practice of veterinary medicine that believes in a blend of alternative
and, if need be, conventional approaches of treatment to treat the whole patient. -Ans>>true
T/F
No veterinarian may allow a non-veterinarian employee or other agent to perform homeopathic or
holistic medicine in the treatment of an animal patient. -Ans>>True
T/F
Client consent is required before a veterinarian initiates homeopathic treatment on an animal.
Further, the veterinarian must inform the client of conventional treatments available and the
probability of curing the problem with each type of treatment. -Ans>>True
T/F
Any trained member of the veterinary team is permitted to utilize cotton swabs, gauze, dental floss,
dentifrice, or toothbrushes to clean an animal's teeth. -Ans>>True
T/F
Under the direct or immediate supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may use an elevator to extract
loose teeth or dental fragments with minimal periodontal attachments. -Ans>>False
T/F
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a licensed equine dental provider may remove sharp
enamel points, extract loose deciduous teeth and erupted, non-displaced wolf teeth, and remove
supragingival calculus on the teeth of a horse. -Ans>>True
T/F
A LVT or veterinary assistant may extract loose, or diseased teeth, remove small dental overgrowths,
remove erupted wolf teeth or reduce the incisors of a horse under direct supervision of a veterinarian.
-Ans>>True
general supervision. -Ans>>Doctor is not at your location but can be reached via phone, email, etc.
direct supervision. -Ans>>Doctor is in the building
immediate supervision. -Ans>>Doctor is within eye sight of you.
List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot perform. -Ans>>Extract teeth using
an elevator
Perform surgery
Diagnose
Prescribe
Prognoses
List 3 examples non-licensed veterinary positions/job titles in the state of Texas. -Ans>>Kennel
Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of the Texas Administrative Code. -
Ans>>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. -Ans>>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
T/F
Breaking a law of the State of Texas, other states, or United States may result in loss of your
Veterinary Technician License. -Ans>>True
T/F
A veterinarian may delegate veterinary care and treatment duties to a non-licensed individuals
including a licensed equine dental provider or a chiropractor. -Ans>>True
T/F
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. -Ans>>False
T/F
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. -Ans>>True
T/F
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. -
Ans>>True
T/F
,Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans skin lacerations. -Ans>>True
T/F
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce anesthesia. -Ans>>true
T/F
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary assistant may induce anesthesia or
suture existing surgical skin incisions. -Ans>>False
T/F
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. -Ans>>False
T/F
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, an unlicensed employee may induce anesthesia and
suture surgical incision or skin lacerations. -Ans>>True
T/F
Some invasive dental procedures may be performed by a LVT but only under the immediate
supervision of a veterinarian. -Ans>>False
T/F
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. -Ans>>True
T/F
In emergency situation, a LVT may initiate treatment without prior instruction by a veterinarian. -
Ans>>True
T/F
In a veterinary clinic, euthanasia may be performed by a non-veterinarian under the immediate
supervision of a veterinarian. -Ans>>true
T/F
A LVT can administer a rabies vaccine under the general supervision of the veterinarian and only after
a VCPR is established. -Ans>>False
T/F
A non-licensed employee may use a signature stamp in place of a veterinarian's signature when filling
out on official health document under the direct supervision of the vaccinating veterinarian. -
Ans>>True
T/F
A LVT or certified veterinary assistant may follow oral or written treatment orders of a veterinarian
who is caring for a hospitalized patient and provide medical care to the patient even when the
veterinarian is not on premesis. -Ans>>True
T/F
If a certified veterinary assistant causes harm to an animal while being supervised by a LVT, the
veterinarian is ultimately responsible for any resulting lawsuit or negligence claims. -Ans>>False
T/F
In order to collect blood samples for Brucellosis testing at a livestock market, a LVT or DVM must first
be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). -Ans>>True
T/F
, A TAHC approved LVT may collect blood samples for brucellosis testing at a livestock market under
the general supervision of a TAHC approved veterinarian. -Ans>>true
T/F
A veterinarian can perform chiropractic and other forms of musculoskeletal manipulation or MSM on
an animal patient only if the owner signs an acknowledgement stating that they understand this is an
alternative therapy. -Ans>>True
T/F
A veterinarian may delegate chiropractic and MSM treatment duties an independent contractor who
performs them in a location outside of the veterinarian's practice, under general supervision of the
veterinarian. -Ans>>True
T/F
A LVT or Veterinary assistant can preform ultrasonography on an animal for diagnostic purposes only
if they are doing so at the request of the veterinarian and the veterinarian makes the actual diagnosis.
-Ans>>True
T/F
Diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasonography may be performed by non-licensed employees under the
general supervision of a licensed veterinarian. -Ans>>True
T/F
Acupuncture may be preformed by a LVT under the immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
-Ans>>False
T/F
Homeopathic medicine is the practice of veterinary medicine that believes in a blend of alternative
and, if need be, conventional approaches of treatment to treat the whole patient. -Ans>>true
T/F
No veterinarian may allow a non-veterinarian employee or other agent to perform homeopathic or
holistic medicine in the treatment of an animal patient. -Ans>>True
T/F
Client consent is required before a veterinarian initiates homeopathic treatment on an animal.
Further, the veterinarian must inform the client of conventional treatments available and the
probability of curing the problem with each type of treatment. -Ans>>True
T/F
Any trained member of the veterinary team is permitted to utilize cotton swabs, gauze, dental floss,
dentifrice, or toothbrushes to clean an animal's teeth. -Ans>>True
T/F
Under the direct or immediate supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may use an elevator to extract
loose teeth or dental fragments with minimal periodontal attachments. -Ans>>False
T/F
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a licensed equine dental provider may remove sharp
enamel points, extract loose deciduous teeth and erupted, non-displaced wolf teeth, and remove
supragingival calculus on the teeth of a horse. -Ans>>True
T/F
A LVT or veterinary assistant may extract loose, or diseased teeth, remove small dental overgrowths,
remove erupted wolf teeth or reduce the incisors of a horse under direct supervision of a veterinarian.
-Ans>>True
