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According to the Orem model of nursing, needs that vary as a result of the patients age/life stage are:
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Developmental self-care requisites
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Universal self-care requisites
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Health deviation requisites
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Self-care deficits
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Which of the following best describes a politico-economic factor affecting the activities of living?
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Injury or disease
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The patient being insured
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Patient separation anxiety
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Owner views on preventative health care
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Which of the following is not a universal care requisite according to Orem?
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Air
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Water
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Dying
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Activity and rest
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Pain which has gone beyond the normal response of tissues to that which involves the central nervous system is known as:
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Acute
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Adaptive
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Chronic
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Maladaptive
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Which of the following best describes diastolic blood pressure?
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Pressure when the heart is contracting
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Pressure when the heart is relaxed
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Maximum pressure in the arteries
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Maximum pressure in the veins
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Which of the following may benefit from the placement of a wound drain as part of the postoperative management?
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Removal of a large subcutaneous mass
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Aural haemotoma repair
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Removal of a closed pyometra
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Repair of an incised wound
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Which of the following would represent an ideal body condition score characteristic?
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Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the use of hydrotherapy?
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Which of the following feeding tubes would be indicated for use in a patient with a megaoesophagus?
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Naso-oesophageal
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Oesophagostomy
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Gastrostomy
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Jejunostomy
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Which of the following is an enteral route of drug administration?
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Intraperitoneal
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Intraosseous
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Intravenous
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Intraoral
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Which of the following should be avoided when administering an intramuscular injection?
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Lumbar
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Bicep femoris
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Quadriceps
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Triceps
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Cervical dorsal
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Which type of bandage can be stretched, released, and will revert back to its original condition?
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Cohesive
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Adhesive
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Non-conforming
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Conforming
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Which type of bandage is:
Vet wrap = [blank_start]Cohesive[blank_end]
WOW bandage = [blank_start]Non-conforming[blank_end]
Bandesive = [blank_start]Adhesive[blank_end]
Orthoband = [blank_start]Padding[blank_end]
Knit-fix = [blank_start]Conforming[blank_end]
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Cohesive
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Non-conforming
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Adhesive
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Padding
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Conforming
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Which of the following dressings would be the best for a malodorous wound?
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Charcoal
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Hydrocolloid
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Paraffin gauze
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Calcium-alginate
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What would be an ideal temperature for an adult dog hospitalised in isolation?
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9-15 °C
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21-26 °C
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18-21 °C
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10-15 °C
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15-18 °C
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What is the definition of reverse barrier nursing?
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The isolation of immunocompromised patients for their own protection
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The protocol followed when a patient can be re-introduced to the normal hospital environment following isolation
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The discharge of a patient following hospitalisation in isolation
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Routine nursing of a non-infectious patient
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Which of the following species may exhibit crib biting when hospitalised?
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Which of the following represents the correct order of the stages within the nursing process?
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How many air volume changes per hour should there be in an isolation facility?
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What is the recommended minimum ratio of isolation kennels to dog kennels?
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What is the recommended minimum ratio of isolation kennels to cat kennels?
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What colour would the mucous membranes be in a patient with hypoxaemia?
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Which of the following would be a common early clinical sign of dehydration?
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Prolonged CRT
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Sunken eyes
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Skin changes
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Dry mucous membranes
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Which of the following is a method of respiratory physiotherapy?
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Tapotement
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Coupage
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Effleurage
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Petrissage
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Which of these types of bandage would be used to reduce oedema in an equine patient?
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Conforming
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Pressage
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Ehmer
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Velpeau
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Which of the following would be at the highest risk of myopathy?
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Cat
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Great dane
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Shih tzu
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Horse
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Bearded dragon
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Which of the following categories of debridement would the use of a wet to dry dressing come under?
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Autolytic
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Chemical
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Mechanical
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Surgical
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Which of the following would benefit from a sand bath whilst hospitalised?
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Chinchilla
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Horse
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Rabbit
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Mouse
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Which of the following patients would you place in a kennel measuring 91cm high x 152cm wide x 72cm deep?
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Labrador
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Miniature schnauzer
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Basset hound
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Spinone
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Which of the following would be secured using a Chinese finger trap suture?
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Oesophagostomy tube
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Foley catheter
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Over the needle cannula
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Stomach tube
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Which of the following is the minimum recommended clearance above a horse's ears in a stable?
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What would be the minimum expected urinary output for a patient over a 6 hour period?
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Which of the following is a direct method of monitoring blood pressure?
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Doppler
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Oscillometric
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Sphygmomanometry
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Central venous pressure
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A fluctuating temperature with two differing levels is known as:
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Pyrexia
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Diphasic
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Hyperthermia
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Temperature deficit
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Which of the following pulse points would NOT be appropriate for use in a conscious patient?
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Digital
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Femoral
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Coccygeal
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Sub-lingual
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Orthopnea describes breathing which:
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Is with an open mouth
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Is deep for a short time, then slight
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Is eased by the patient standing or upright
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Causes the chest to move in an opposite motion
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Flail chest is breathing which:
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Is with an open mouth
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Is eased by the patient standing or upright
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Is deep for a short time, then slight
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Causes the chest to move in an opposite motion
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Pulse which naturally alters by increasing on inspiration and decreasing on expiration is known as:
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Sinus arrhythmia
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Water hammer
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Pulse deficit
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Hypokinetic
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A delay from heart rate to pulse is known as:
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Sinus arrhythmia
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Pulse deficit
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Water hammer
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Hypokinetic
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A patient suffering from congestion would have which of the following mucous membrane colours?
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Brick red
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Yellow
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White
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Blue
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The expected minimum urinary output for a 20kg patient over an 8 hour period would be:
Frage 42
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Paralysis occurring on only one side of the body is known as:
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Quadriplegia
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Tetraplegia
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Paraplegia
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Hemiplegia
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The term for decreased respiratory rate is:
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Orthopnea
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Tachypnoea
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Bradypnoea
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Dyspnoea
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Which of the following patients would be a cause for concern when monitoring their vital signs?
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A cat with a pulse rate of 140bpm
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A rabbit with a temperature of 40°C
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A dog with a respiratory rate of 25bpm
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A guinea pig with a CRT of 2 seconds
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Who must veterinary practices be registered with before they can supply veterinary medicines?
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What common group of drugs are known for causing reactions such as anaphylaxis?
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NSAIDS
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Antibiotics
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Opioids
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Steroids
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Which drugs cannot be ordered electronically?
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Schedule 2
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Schedule 2 + 3
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Schedule 5
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POM-V
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Pharmacy records should be retained for how long?
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3 years
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5 years
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2 years
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Indefinitely
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Which items should be unpacked first from an order?
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How long should a controlled drugs register be retained for following the last dated entry (minimum)?
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2 years
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3 years
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5 years
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6 years
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The misuse of drugs act 1971 controls all dangerous drugs
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The misuse of drugs regulations 1985 is NOT concerned with controlled drugs.
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Which legislation classifies the controlled drugs into 5 schedules?
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The misuse of drugs regulations 1985
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The misuse of drugs act 1971
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The veterinary medicine regulations 2002
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The cascade prescribing system
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Which drugs must have their destruction witnessed by a police officer?
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Schedule 1
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Schedule 2
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Schedule 3
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Schedule 2 + 3
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What is the minimum/maximum temperature range for the pharmacy?
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5-8°C
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8-25°C
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11-30°C
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5-28°C
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[blank_start]An ampoule[blank_end] is single use, snap to open
[blank_start]A vial[blank_end] can be single or multi use
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Which type of bin would a denaturing kit go into after it has been used?
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General waste
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Pharmaceutical waste
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Hazardous waste
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Infectious waste
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If not otherwise specified by the manufacturer, how long should open vials be kept for before disposal?
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14 days
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7 days
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28 days
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3 months
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How long are written prescriptions for controlled drugs valid for?
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14 days
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28 days
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3 months
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6 months
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How long are written prescriptions for POM-V drugs valid for?
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14 days
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28 days
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Up to 3 months
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Up to 6 months
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POM-V medications can be prescribed by all veterinary staff
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POM-VPS drugs can be prescribed by SQPs
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Which organisation is responsible for training and CPD for SQPs?
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Within what time scale should controlled drugs be entered into the register?
Frage 65
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What is the acceptable temperature range for a fridge?
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2-8°C
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0-5°C
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2-10°C
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4-10°C
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What is the minimum time that invoices for controlled drugs should be retained?
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1 year
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2 years
-
3 years
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5 years
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Which regulations require practices to assess risk to health and safety from veterinary medicines?
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What is the SARSS scheme for?
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Adverse reactions
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Training SQPs
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Controlled drugs
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Categorising medications
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Which of the following is an act of veterinary surgery and should only be carried out by a veterinary surgeon?
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The safe use and control of x-ray chemicals within practice is primarily governed by which of the following regulations?
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The health and safety at work act
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The control of pollutants act
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The ionising radiation regulations
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Control of substances hazardous to health
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Which piece of equipment involves the process of cavitation?
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Ultrasound scanner
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Ultrasonic bath
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Ethylene oxide
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Autoclave
Frage 72
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Which of the following is the recommended screen break time?
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5-10 mins break after 50-60 mins continuous screen time
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15 mins break after 2 hours continuous screen time
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15-20 mins break after 50-60 mins continuous screen time
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30 mins break after 2 hours continuous screen time
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How much mandatory CPD does a RVN have to do?
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35 hours per year
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15 hours over 3 years
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45 hours over 3 years
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45 hours per year
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Monitoring general anaesthesia during a procedure is ultimately the responsibility of:
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The anaesthetic nurse present during the procedure
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The veterinary surgeon performing the procedure
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The senior RVN present at the time
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The senior partner of the practice
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Who should an adverse suspected drug reaction be reported to via the SARSS scheme?
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Animal medicines training regulatory authority
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Royal college of veterinary surgeons
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Veterinary medicines directorate
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Royal pharmaceutical society
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DEFRA
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Which of the following cannot be performed by lay staff?
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Giving an intramuscular injection
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Monitoring anaesthesia
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Clipping a dog's nails in a nurse clinic
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Dispensing an AVM-GSL medication
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Which of the following would permit a nurse to induce anaesthesia?
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The anaesthesia is given to effect by an RVN
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The anaesthesia is given incrementally by an RVN
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The anaesthesia is given as a specific quantity by a SVN under direction
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The anaesthesia is given as a specific quantity by a SVN under supervision
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Which of the following cannot be performed by an RVN?
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Minor surgery
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Medical treatment
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Nursing diagnosis
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Medical diagnosis
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Which of the following is the second stage of a risk assessment?
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Accidents and near misses at work should be reported under the RIDDOR scheme if it results in the person having more than:
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The daily consecutive rest period for each adult worker in each 24 hour period should be:
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8 hours
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9 hours
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10 hours
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11 hours
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A 17 year old SVN employed at the practice should have a break of 30 minutes after they have worked for:
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4.5 hours
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6 hours
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6.5 hours
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8 hours
Frage 83
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What thickness of lead equivalent should be contained in gloves used as small animal radiographic protective equipment?
Frage 84
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Adult workers have a maximum permissible dose of 100 msV over a 5 year period. What is the maximum dose in any single year within the 5 year period, which they can receive?
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20 msV
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25 msV
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50 msV
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100 msV
Frage 85
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The Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (Medical Use) govern the use of radiography in practice. Who issues these regulations?
Frage 86
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The most suitable way to move a 42kg anaesthetised Italian Spinone from the prep room to the operating theatre would be with a:
Frage 87
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Controlled drugs should be disposed of by:
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Direct disposal into a blue bin
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Direct disposal into a yellow bin
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Denaturing and disposal into a blue container
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Denaturing and disposal into an orange container
Frage 88
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Which piece of equipment needs pressurised leak testing?
Antworten
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Autoclave
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Endoscope
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Suction equipment
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Anaesthetic vaporiser
Frage 89
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Place the following in the correct sequence representing the order in which they should be carried out, when using clippers.
1=site the blades
2=snap down the blades
3=switch on the clippers
4=switch on at plug
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4 3 2 1
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1 2 3 4
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4 1 3 2
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1 4 2 3
Frage 90
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What piece of equipment would you be dealing with, if the routine maintenance involved cleaning the specula, checking the bulb, and ensuring the batteries are fully charged?
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Otoscope
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Endoscope
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Laparoscope
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Ophthalmoscope
Frage 91
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Prior to use, a refractometer should be calibrated using:
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Tap water
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Saline
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Chlorhexidine
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Distilled water
Frage 92
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Which of the following is not true regarding PAT testing?
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Testing is not required by law
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It should be done on a yearly basis
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A qualified electrician is not required to perform the test
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Frequency of testing is based on the type of equipment and place of use
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On a prescription for controlled drugs, which of the following must be written in both text and numerical form?
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Client's address
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The strength of the medication
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The total quantity to be dispensed
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The length of time the prescription is valid for
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Practices who have less than 5 employees do not require a
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Radiation protection supervisor
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Written health and safety policy
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Radiation protection advisor
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Appointed first aider
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Which of the following pieces of legislation is RIDDOR part of?
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The health and safety at work act
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The health and safety first aid regulations
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Control of substances hazardous to health
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Workplace (health, safety and welfare) regulations 2002
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A licence from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate would be required under the cascade system for which of the following circumstances?
A drug was used which
Antworten
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treats the same condition in a different species
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treats the same species but for a different condition
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needs to be imported from overseas
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is primarily intended for human use
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The active ingredient which poses a health and safety risk in x-ray developer is
Antworten
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Phenidone Hydroquinone
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Barium fluorohalide
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Ammonium Thiosulphate
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Lithium fluoride
Frage 98
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Which of the following would be the correct disposal of a needle contaminated with medication?
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Re-sheath, remove by hand and place into a yellow sharps container
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Re-sheath, remove by hand and place into an orange sharps container
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Remove needle using the facility in the top of a yellow sharps container without re-sheathing
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Remove needle using the facility in the top of an orange sharps container without re-sheathing
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Accident book records must be retained r=for
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2 years
-
3 years
-
5 years
-
7 years
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Which of the following defines a micro-organism which can synthesise its own food?
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Heterotroph
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Autotroph
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Paratenic
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Obligate
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Most bacteria are defined as:
Antworten
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Heterotrophs
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Autotrophs
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Paratenic
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Eukaryotic
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Commensal microorganisms normally live on the body without causing harm or disease.
Frage 103
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Which of the following microorganisms is responsible for the majority of dermatophyte cases in cats?
Antworten
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Trichophyton Equinum
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Linognathus setosus
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Microsporum canis
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Escherichia coli
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Which of the following is the common process of asexual bacterial replication?
Antworten
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Mitosis
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Budding
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Conjugation
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Binary fission
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Donor cells will result from
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Mitosis
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Meiosis
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Binary fission
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Conjugation
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Which bacteria is composed of a single circle?
[blank_start]Cocci[blank_end]
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Which bacteria is composed of two circles?
[blank_start]Diplococci[blank_end]
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Which bacteria is rod-shaped?
[blank_start]Bacilli[blank_end]
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Which bacteria is shaped like a chain of cocci?
[blank_start]Streptococci[blank_end]
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Which bacteria is shaped like a bunch of grapes?
[blank_start]Staphylococci[blank_end]
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Which bacteria is spiral shaped?
[blank_start]Spirochete[blank_end]
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What type of bacteria causes strangles?
[blank_start]Streptococci[blank_end]
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What type of bacteria causes leptospirosis and lyme disease?
[blank_start]Spirochete[blank_end]
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Which of the following terms is associated with an Endotoxin?
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The toxin is secreted from a live bacterial cell
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Responsible for causing laminitis in horses
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Produced by gram positive bacteria
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Favour dry conditions
Frage 115
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Which of the following is not a bacterial disease in horses?
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Which of the following neuro-toxic bacterial infections is a potential health risk for veterinary staff, for which vaccination is offered?
Antworten
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Toxoplasma gondii
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Clostridium tetani
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Escherichia coli
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Rabies
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Within how many days must a report be received by the HSE following a dangerous occurrence?
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How many stages does a risk assessment contain?
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What is the maximum time frame advised between PAT testing equipment in a veterinary practice?
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6 months
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1 year
-
3 years
-
2 years
Frage 120
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Sharps which have been contaminated with medications need to be disposed of in which of the following containers?
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Mask and gloves used as PPE during a dental procedure should be disposed of in:
Frage 122
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What is the maximum permissible dose of radiation which a 17 year old SVN in practice can receive per annum?
Frage 123
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The active ingredient which poses an H+S risk in x-ray fixer is
Antworten
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Phenidone hydroquinone
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Barium fluorohalide
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Ammonium thiosulphate
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Lithium fluoride
Frage 124
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During a diastolic blood pressure reading, pressure would be:
Frage 125
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The radiographic controlled area should be a minimum of what distance away from the tube head?
Frage 126
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What is the expected rest period for an adult worker in a 7 day period according to the Working Time Regulations?
Antworten
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6 hours
-
8 hours
-
11 hours
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24 hours
Frage 127
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Which of the following types of fire extinguisher would be used on an electrical fire?
Antworten
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Carbon dioxide
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Dry powder
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Water
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Foam
Frage 128
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Which of the following would not under any circumstances be reportable under RIDDOR?
Frage 129
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Which of the following statements is true regarding anaesthesia equipment safety?
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Refill the vapouriser at the start of the day, service it 6 monthly, and disconnect the nitrous first, then the oxygen
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Refill the vapouriser at the end of the day, service it 6 monthly, and disconnect the oxygen first, then the nitrous
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Refill the vapouriser at the start of the day, service it bi-annually, and disconnect the nitrous first, then the oxygen
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Refill the vapouriser at the end of the day, service it annually, and disconnect the nitrous first, then the oxygen
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Which of the following is true regarding the controlled drugs register?
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A computerised back up must be kept of the written records
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Entries must be made within 48 hours
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All entries must be made in red indelible ink
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It must be a bound book
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How much CPD must a vet complete over a 3 year period?
Antworten
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105 hrs
-
100 hrs
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50 hrs
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45 hrs
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Which of the following types of surgical equipment would you store unsterilised?
Antworten
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Orthopaedic implants
-
Artery forceps
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Retractors
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Scissors
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Which of the following disinfectants would emit a dangerous gas if in contact with urine?
Antworten
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Phenols
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Alcohol
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Biguanides
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Hypochlorites
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Which of the following disinfectant categories is toxic to cats?
Antworten
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Aldehydes
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Iodophors
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Biguanides
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Phenols
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If an autoclave is required to sterilise an item in under 5 minutes and the pressure is set at 30psi what temperature setting should be selected?
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Which of the following describes ethylene oxide indicator tape?
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Green background, yellow to red colour change of stripes
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Cream background, self-colour to brown change of stripes
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Yellow background, green to purple change of stripes
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White background, yellow to blue colour change of stripes
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Which of the following diseases is caused by bacilli bacteria?
Antworten
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Escherichia coli
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Leptospirosis
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Strangles
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MRSA
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Which of the following would be a vector for the spread of bartonella henselae?
Antworten
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Ticks
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Urine
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Cat faeces
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Cat scratch
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Which of the following describes a disease that can be passed from humans to animals?
Antworten
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Anthroponosis
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Notifiable
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Zoonosis
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Virulent
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Differential diagnosis of disease forms part of which process within the SOAP patient assessment method
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Subjective
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Objective
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Assessment
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Planning
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Which of the following describes the RLT model of nursing vs the Orem model?
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Animal's abilities vs activities of living
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Activities of living vs self care
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Disease focus vs animal's abilities
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Universal care requisites vs self-care
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Clinical signs associated with dehydration emerge when the patient is experiencing what level of dehydration?
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Less than 5%
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5-6%
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6-8%
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12-15%
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Which of the following ventilation methods would be best for use in isolation facilities?
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Passive
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Air conditioning
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Positive pressure
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Negative pressure
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Which of the following should be placed in a hospital stable which measures 4.25m x 4.25m?
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Ponies up to 14.2hh
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Horses up to 16.2 hh
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Horses over 16.2 hh
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A foaling mare
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Which of the following categories does chlorhexidine fall under?