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.