CA RVT Exam

diagnosis

the act or process of identifying or determining the heath status of an animal through examination and the opinion derived from that examination

animal

ant member of the animal kingdom other than humans, and includes fowl, fish, and reptiles, wild or domestic, whether living or dead

food animal

any animal that is raised for the production of an edible product intended for consumption by humans.

livestock

all animals, poultry, aquatic and amphibian species that are raised, kept, or used for profit. it does not include those animals usually kept as pets (including equines)

Veterinarian

California licensed veterinarian

R.V.T.

registered veterinary technician certified by the Board.

Unregistered assistant

any individual who is not an R.V.T. or a licensed veterinarian

Supervisor

a California licensed veterinarian or if a job task so provides an R.V.T.

Direct Supervision

1) the supervisor is physically present at the location where the animal health care job tasks are to be performed and is quickly and easily accessible; 2) the animal has been examined by a veterinarian at such time as good veterinary medical practice req

Indirect Supervision

1) the supervisor is not physically present at the location where animal health care job tasks are performed, but has given either written or oral instructions for treatment of the animal patient; 2) the animal has been examined by a veterinarian at such

Animal Hospital Setting

all veterinary premises which are required to be registered with the Board

Administer

the direct application of a drug or device to the body of an animal by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or other means

Induce

the initial administration of a drug with the intended purpose of rendering the animal unconscious

surgery, prescribing, diagnosis/prognosis

Three unauthorized health care services for an RVT to perform

induce anesthesia, apply casts and splints, perform dental extractions, suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues and gingiva, create a relief hole to facilitate IV catheter placement

Five procedures that an RVT can perform only under DIRECT supervision of a veterinarian

administer controlled substances

Procedure that an RVT can perform under INDIRECT supervision of a veterinarian

emergency

a case in which an animal has been placed in a life-threatening condition where immediate treatment is necessary to sustain life.

application of tourniquets or pressure bandages to control hemorrhage, administration of pharmacological agents to prevent or control shock

Two emergency procedures that an RVT can perform after direct communication with a CA licensed veterinarian

resuscitative oxygen procedures, intubation, external cardiac resuscitation, application of temporary splints or bandages, application of wound dressings in severe burn cases, external supportive treatment for heat prostration

Six emergency procedures that an RVT can perform with written instructions by the EMPLOYING veterinarian

indirect

A RVT who has been examined in the area of radiation safety and techniques may operate radiographic equipment under the (direct/indirect) supervision of a veterinarian

RVT, veterinarian

An unregistered assistant may operate radiographic equipment under direct supervision of a _______________________ or _____________________

personnel monitoring equipment

devices designed to be worn or carried for the purpose of measuring the radiation dose received by an individual in the course of employment, education or training.

film badges, thermoluminescent dosimeters, pocket dosimeters, ring or wrist badges

four examples of personnel monitoring equipment

thyroid level outside of the apron

how must a monitoring device be worn while operating radiographic equipment

ionizing radiation

the goal of radiation safety is to prevent injury from exposure to which type of radiation

5 rems

yearly occupational total effective dose equivalent limit

50 rems

yearly occupational shallow dose equivalent limit

15 rems

yearly occupational eye dose equivalent limit

whole body

total effective dose equivalent measures the radiation being absorbed by what part of the body

skin and extremities

shallow dose equivalent measures the radiation being absorbed by what part of the body

lens of the eye

eye dose equivalent measures the radiation being absorbed by what part of the body

10

Persons under 18 years of age may receive what percentage of the occupation dose equivalent compared to those over 18

0.25-0.5mm

What is the range of thickness required for a lead-equivalent protective apron worn during operation of radiographic equipment

0.5mm

What is the preferred thickness for protective lead-equivalent apron

85kVp, 10mAs, 40in FFD

What is the recommended technique settings for evaluating radiographic protective equipment

no

Are gloves and aprons designed to sufficiently protect against radiation directly from the primary beam?

60

What percent of protection is provided from a 0.25mm lead apron when exposed to 100kVp

85

What percent of protection is provided from a 0.5mm lead apron when exposed to 100kVp

04-Jan

If a veterinary radiographer can increase their distance from the source of radiation by 2, what portion of the radiation are they now exposed to?

09-Jan

If a veterinary radiographer can increase their distance from the source of radiation by 3, what portion of the radiation are they now exposed to?

rare-earth screens

Type of intensifying screen recommended to reduce patient dose and personnel exposure without loss of image quality

high, low

Use (high/low) kVp and (high/low) mAs settings to decrease radiation levels

kVp (kilovoltage)

this radiographic setting determines penetrating ability (quality)

mAs

this radiographic setting determines the amount of x-radiation (quantity)

slightly lower radiation required, elimination of film expenses, elimination of toxic developing chemicals, speed

Four advantages of digital cassettes over film developing

windowing

process by which a digital radiographic image's contrast and grey scale are altered

30-50

By what percent should mAs and exposure time be reduced when upgrading existing systems to digital radiography

retakes

These account for one of the biggest causes of excessive and unnecessary radiation exposure to veterinary radiographers

suspicion of staged animal fighting, suspicion of animal abuse or cruelty

Two cases in which a licensee is obligated to report animal abuse

city or county

Which level of law enforcement should be notified if animal abuse/cruelty or stage animal fighting is suspected.

4 months

After what age is an owner required to secure a license for their animal through the city or county

no less than every 2 years

How often must an owner renew their animal's license through the city or county?

4 months

After what age is an owner required to vaccinate their animal against rabies

licensed veterinarian

who must procure the rabies vaccination for licensing

not more often that once a year

How often must an owner vaccinate their animal with the rabies vaccine

4 months

Dogs under what age must be confined to the premises of, or kept under physical restraint by, the owner, keeper, or harborer

impound

Any pet in violation of local pet ordinances is subject to

pound system, rabies control program, vaccination clinics

three things that the governing body is required to provide as well as enforcing the Health and Safety code regarding rabies control

1 year

how old must dogs be in order to be eligible to be issued a license for a maximum of 3 years

3 years

Given that a dog is vaccinated against rabies and is over 12 months of age, what is the maximum license period that can be issued.