which of the following is an act of veterinary surgery which should only be carried out by a veterinary surgeon?
first aid on wildlife
Euthanasia of a rabbit
Extraction of teeth from a cat
urinary catheterisation of a dog
The safe use and control of x-ray chemicals within practice is primarily governed by which of the following regulations?
Health & Safety at Work Act
The Control of Pollutants Act
Ionising Radiation Regulations
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
which of the following represents recommended screen breaks which should be taken when using visual display equipment?
5-10 minute break after 50-60 minutes of continuous screen time
15 minute break after 2 hours continuous screen time
15-20 minute break after 50-60 minutes continuous screen time
In order to be considered effective consent must be?
Expressed
Informed
Implied
Verbal
What is the amount of CPD required for a RVN
45 hours per year
25 hours per year
45 hours over three years
105 hours over three years
Anaesthesia is the ultimate responsibility of who in the veterinary practice?
The nurse assisting with the procedure
the Senior RVN
the veterinary surgeon performing the procedure
the senior partner of the practice
Who should adverse suspected drug reactions be reported to via the SARSS scheme?
Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA)
Select the correct tasks that cannot be performed by lay staff
IM Medication
Clipping a dog nails
Monitoring an animals under GA
IV Medication
SC Injections
Oral Medication
Blood Glucose check (Ear)
Which of the following would permit a nurse to induce Anaesthesia?
The Anaesthesia is given to effect by a RVN
The Anaesthesia is given incrementally by a RVN
The Anaesthesia is given in a specific quantity by a SVN under Supervision
The Anaesthesia is given in a specific quantity by a SVN under Direction
Which of the following should not be performed by a RVN or SVN?
Minor Surgery
Medical Treatment
Nursing Diagnosis
Medical Diagnosis
Second Vaccination if VS has done 1st
what does the term under direction mean?
the VS has instructed the nurse but is not necessarily present
the VS is present and giving the nurse their undivided attention
the VS is present at the practice but unable to respond to a request for assistance
Which of the following is the second stage of a risk assessment?
Record the findings
decide who might be harmed and how
Accidents at work should be reported under the RIDDOR scheme if is results in the person having more than...
3 days off
7 days off work including a weekend
7 days off work excluding weekend
10 days off work
the daily consecutive rest period for each adult worker in each 24hour period should be
11 hours
12 hours
under 18s should have a 30 minute break after working how long?
6 hours
4.5 hours
7 hours
what thickness of lead equivalent should be contained in gloves used as small animal radiographic protective equipment?
0.25mm
0.35mm
0.5mm
0.8mm
What thickness of lead equivalent should be contained in all PPE used for equine radiographic equipment?
1mm
What thickness of lead equivalent should be contained in a gown used as small animal radiographic PPE?
adult workers have a maximum permissible dose of 100msV over a 5 year period. what is the maximum dose in any singular year within the 5 year period, which they can receive?
20msV
25msV
50msV
75msV
who issues the regulations in regards to radiography in practice?
Health & Safety Executive HSE
Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)
What would be the most suitable way to move a 50kg anaesthetised dog from area to area in the practice?
Hoist
Slide
Stretcher
Two people
How should controlled drugs be disposed of?
direct in to a yellow bin
Denatured and then disposed into a blue container
direct into a blue bin
denatured and then disposed into a orange container
what equipment requires pressurised leak testing?
Autoclave
endoscope
Anaesthetic vaporiser