,Test Bank McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary
Technicians and Nurses, 10th Edition
Part 1: Veterinary Technology: An Overview
1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics
2. Veterinary Practice Management
3. Veterinary Medical Records
4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals
Part 2: Patient Management and Nutrition
5. Animal Behavior
6. Restraint and Handling of Animals
7. History and Physical Examination
8. Preventive Health Programs
9. Animal Nutrition
10. Animal Reproduction
Part 3: Clinical Sciences
11. Hematology and Cytology
12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis
13. Parasitology
14. Clinical Microbiology
15. Diagnostic Imaging
16. Basic Necropsy Procedures
Part 4: Medical Nursing
17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques
18. Small Animal Medical Nursing
19. Large Animal Medical Nursing
20. Veterinary Oncology
21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals
22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals
23. Rehabilitation and Alternative Medical Nursing
Part 5: Emergency and Critical Care
24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine
25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
26. Toxicology
27. Wound Management and Bandaging
Part 6: Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Pharmacology
28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy
29. Pain Management
30. Veterinary Anesthesia
Part 7: Surgical Nursing
31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique
32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material
33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing
34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing
35. Veterinary Dentistry
Part 8: End of Life
1 Aged and Dying Patient
36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the
37. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics
Bassert: McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 10th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. NAVTA stands for
a. National Association of Veterinarian Technical Academy.
b. North American Veterinary Technology Association.
c. National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America.
d. North American Veterinary Technician Association.
ANS: C
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America is NAVTA.
2. Presently in the field of veterinary technology which is not true?
a. Salaries vary depending on the field of interest and the level of experience.
b. Widespread shortages of veterinary technicians have been reported.
c. In 2015, the average salary for veterinary technicians nationwide was $33,280 per
year or $16.00 per hour.
d. Technicians working in metropolitan areas earn less, on average, than those
working in rural areas.
ANS: D
Presently, widespread shortages of veterinary technicians have been reported, and graduates
of veterinary technology programs are finding ample job opportunities. Although job
opportunities are plenty, salaries vary depending on the field of interest and the level of
experience. For example, in 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the
average salary for veterinary technicians nationwide was $34,420 per year or $16.54 per hour.
However, level of experience, location of work, and field of interest have an impact on
income potential. Technicians working in metropolitan areas earn more, on average, than
those working in rural areas.
3. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical
a. not used in veterinary medicine.
b. whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by government.
c. that is categorized into specific classes or schedules based on their cost.
d. that can be prescribed by veterinary technicians.
ANS: B
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, A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is
regulated by government. In veterinary medicine, controlled substances are used on a daily
basis. Federal and state legislation, such as the federal and state controlled substance acts,
establish limitations and guidelines for the possession, use, storage, exportation, and
production of specific drugs. Controlled drugs are categorized into specific classes or
schedules based on the drugs’ capacity for addiction. In the United States, the Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA) has been empowered by Congress to enforce federal regulation
of controlled substances. Controlled substance log books, used in many veterinary practices,
are required by governmental regulatory agencies and legislation to document the distribution
and use of controlled substances. State controlled substance acts frequently apply to all drugs
and devices, not just those drugs that are on the state or Federal Controlled Substances lists.
Veterinarians may only prescribe drugs for their animal patients, with whom they have a
veterinarian-client-patient relationship. They may not prescribe (or dispense from their own
pharmacy) drugs for themselves or others. No state permits veterinary technicians to prescribe
drugs.
4. The Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
a. requires that minimum standards-of-care and treatment be provided for all
warm-blooded animals.
b. excludes mice, rats, or birds, which represent approximately 90% of animals used
in research and higher education.
c. excludes animals transported commercially, as well as those exhibited to the
public.
d. is an International law.
ANS: B
In the United States, the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) requires that minimum
standards-of-care and treatment be provided for [most] some warm-blooded animals bred for
commercial sale, used in research and higher education, transported commercially, and
exhibited to the public. The AWA does not apply to mice, rats, or birds, which represent
approximately 90% of animals used in research and higher education.
5. Because the practice of veterinary technology is regulated by each state or province which of
the following is incorrect?
a. One state may issue a license, whereas another may issue a certificate.
b. Granting of a license by a state board implies that the board has reviewed and
approved the qualifications of the individual to practice.
c. Granting of a certificate implies that an entity other than a state board has reviewed
and approved the qualifications of the individual to practice, and has certified that
the person is competent to practice.
d. Once certified a technician does not need to check with the state’s board before
beginning practice to ensure that he or she has obtained the proper authorization to
practice.
ANS: D
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Technicians and Nurses, 10th Edition
Part 1: Veterinary Technology: An Overview
1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics
2. Veterinary Practice Management
3. Veterinary Medical Records
4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals
Part 2: Patient Management and Nutrition
5. Animal Behavior
6. Restraint and Handling of Animals
7. History and Physical Examination
8. Preventive Health Programs
9. Animal Nutrition
10. Animal Reproduction
Part 3: Clinical Sciences
11. Hematology and Cytology
12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis
13. Parasitology
14. Clinical Microbiology
15. Diagnostic Imaging
16. Basic Necropsy Procedures
Part 4: Medical Nursing
17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques
18. Small Animal Medical Nursing
19. Large Animal Medical Nursing
20. Veterinary Oncology
21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals
22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals
23. Rehabilitation and Alternative Medical Nursing
Part 5: Emergency and Critical Care
24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine
25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
26. Toxicology
27. Wound Management and Bandaging
Part 6: Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Pharmacology
28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy
29. Pain Management
30. Veterinary Anesthesia
Part 7: Surgical Nursing
31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique
32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material
33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing
34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing
35. Veterinary Dentistry
Part 8: End of Life
1 Aged and Dying Patient
36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the
37. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics
Bassert: McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 10th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. NAVTA stands for
a. National Association of Veterinarian Technical Academy.
b. North American Veterinary Technology Association.
c. National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America.
d. North American Veterinary Technician Association.
ANS: C
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America is NAVTA.
2. Presently in the field of veterinary technology which is not true?
a. Salaries vary depending on the field of interest and the level of experience.
b. Widespread shortages of veterinary technicians have been reported.
c. In 2015, the average salary for veterinary technicians nationwide was $33,280 per
year or $16.00 per hour.
d. Technicians working in metropolitan areas earn less, on average, than those
working in rural areas.
ANS: D
Presently, widespread shortages of veterinary technicians have been reported, and graduates
of veterinary technology programs are finding ample job opportunities. Although job
opportunities are plenty, salaries vary depending on the field of interest and the level of
experience. For example, in 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the
average salary for veterinary technicians nationwide was $34,420 per year or $16.54 per hour.
However, level of experience, location of work, and field of interest have an impact on
income potential. Technicians working in metropolitan areas earn more, on average, than
those working in rural areas.
3. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical
a. not used in veterinary medicine.
b. whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by government.
c. that is categorized into specific classes or schedules based on their cost.
d. that can be prescribed by veterinary technicians.
ANS: B
2
, A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is
regulated by government. In veterinary medicine, controlled substances are used on a daily
basis. Federal and state legislation, such as the federal and state controlled substance acts,
establish limitations and guidelines for the possession, use, storage, exportation, and
production of specific drugs. Controlled drugs are categorized into specific classes or
schedules based on the drugs’ capacity for addiction. In the United States, the Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA) has been empowered by Congress to enforce federal regulation
of controlled substances. Controlled substance log books, used in many veterinary practices,
are required by governmental regulatory agencies and legislation to document the distribution
and use of controlled substances. State controlled substance acts frequently apply to all drugs
and devices, not just those drugs that are on the state or Federal Controlled Substances lists.
Veterinarians may only prescribe drugs for their animal patients, with whom they have a
veterinarian-client-patient relationship. They may not prescribe (or dispense from their own
pharmacy) drugs for themselves or others. No state permits veterinary technicians to prescribe
drugs.
4. The Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
a. requires that minimum standards-of-care and treatment be provided for all
warm-blooded animals.
b. excludes mice, rats, or birds, which represent approximately 90% of animals used
in research and higher education.
c. excludes animals transported commercially, as well as those exhibited to the
public.
d. is an International law.
ANS: B
In the United States, the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) requires that minimum
standards-of-care and treatment be provided for [most] some warm-blooded animals bred for
commercial sale, used in research and higher education, transported commercially, and
exhibited to the public. The AWA does not apply to mice, rats, or birds, which represent
approximately 90% of animals used in research and higher education.
5. Because the practice of veterinary technology is regulated by each state or province which of
the following is incorrect?
a. One state may issue a license, whereas another may issue a certificate.
b. Granting of a license by a state board implies that the board has reviewed and
approved the qualifications of the individual to practice.
c. Granting of a certificate implies that an entity other than a state board has reviewed
and approved the qualifications of the individual to practice, and has certified that
the person is competent to practice.
d. Once certified a technician does not need to check with the state’s board before
beginning practice to ensure that he or she has obtained the proper authorization to
practice.
ANS: D
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