Module 7 Ethics and Legal Issues Quiz
A 12-year-old male beagle dog with a history of diabetes is brought to a clinic for
weekend boarding. The dog is to receive medication and feeding of a prescribed diet.
During the weekend, one of the technicians administers an inappropriate dosage of
medication to the dog. The veterinarian administers an antidote, and a few hours later
the dog appears normal and alert, but the glucose levels remain abnormal. Upon the
clients' return, the veterinarian discloses the medication mistake to them. They are
angry and take the dog home. Several days later, the veterinarian learns that the dog
died and the practice is being sued. Which of the following four elements of malpractice
law have NOT been displayed thus far in the example? - answersProximate cause
A 12-year-old male beagle dog with a history of diabetes is brought to a clinic for
weekend boarding. The dog is to receive medication and feeding of a prescribed diet.
During the weekend, one of the technicians administers an inappropriate dosage of
medication to the dog. The veterinarian administers an antidote, and a few hours later
the dog appears normal and alert, but the glucose levels remain abnormal. Upon the
clients' return, the veterinarian discloses the medication mistake to them. They are
angry and take the dog home. Several days later, the veterinarian learns that the dog
died and the practice is being sued. The clients are most likely to be suing the practice
under which of the following? - answersUnintentional tort of negligence law
A veterinarian is recommending that a client's 10-year-old female domestic shorthaired
cat undergo surgery because of a broken femur. The client is given informed consent
forms to sign following a thorough discussion of the procedure. Which of the following
must be completed on the consent form? - answersRisks, benefits, prognosis,
alternative treatments, costs
A college student brought a cage of birds that does not appear to have been cleaned in
weeks to the clinic. The student noticed it in the hallway of the apartment building after
another student left on break. There is no evidence of food or water in the cage. If the
owners can be found, which of the following repercussions could occur? -
answersCharged with animal abuse in a criminal court of law
Charging a licensed veterinary professional with fraud is classified as which of the
following types of crime? - answersIntentional tort
Which type of ethics do the following documents uphold: the American Veterinary
Medical Association's Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics, the Veterinary Hospital
A 12-year-old male beagle dog with a history of diabetes is brought to a clinic for
weekend boarding. The dog is to receive medication and feeding of a prescribed diet.
During the weekend, one of the technicians administers an inappropriate dosage of
medication to the dog. The veterinarian administers an antidote, and a few hours later
the dog appears normal and alert, but the glucose levels remain abnormal. Upon the
clients' return, the veterinarian discloses the medication mistake to them. They are
angry and take the dog home. Several days later, the veterinarian learns that the dog
died and the practice is being sued. Which of the following four elements of malpractice
law have NOT been displayed thus far in the example? - answersProximate cause
A 12-year-old male beagle dog with a history of diabetes is brought to a clinic for
weekend boarding. The dog is to receive medication and feeding of a prescribed diet.
During the weekend, one of the technicians administers an inappropriate dosage of
medication to the dog. The veterinarian administers an antidote, and a few hours later
the dog appears normal and alert, but the glucose levels remain abnormal. Upon the
clients' return, the veterinarian discloses the medication mistake to them. They are
angry and take the dog home. Several days later, the veterinarian learns that the dog
died and the practice is being sued. The clients are most likely to be suing the practice
under which of the following? - answersUnintentional tort of negligence law
A veterinarian is recommending that a client's 10-year-old female domestic shorthaired
cat undergo surgery because of a broken femur. The client is given informed consent
forms to sign following a thorough discussion of the procedure. Which of the following
must be completed on the consent form? - answersRisks, benefits, prognosis,
alternative treatments, costs
A college student brought a cage of birds that does not appear to have been cleaned in
weeks to the clinic. The student noticed it in the hallway of the apartment building after
another student left on break. There is no evidence of food or water in the cage. If the
owners can be found, which of the following repercussions could occur? -
answersCharged with animal abuse in a criminal court of law
Charging a licensed veterinary professional with fraud is classified as which of the
following types of crime? - answersIntentional tort
Which type of ethics do the following documents uphold: the American Veterinary
Medical Association's Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics, the Veterinary Hospital
