Questão 1
Questão
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
Questão 2
Questão
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
Questão 3
Questão
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
Questão 4
Questão
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
Questão 5
Questão
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
Questão 6
Questão
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
Questão 7
Questão
Which of the following would represent an ideal body condition score characteristic?
Questão 8
Questão
Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the use of hydrotherapy?
Questão 9
Questão
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
Questão 10
Questão
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
Questão 11
Questão
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
Questão 12
Questão
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
Questão 13
Questão
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
Questão 14
Questão
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
Questão 15
Questão
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
Questão 16
Questão
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
Questão 17
Questão
Which of the following species may exhibit crib biting when hospitalised?
Questão 18
Questão
Which of the following represents the correct order of the stages within the nursing process?
Questão 19
Questão
How many air volume changes per hour should there be in an isolation facility?
Questão 20
Questão
What is the recommended minimum ratio of isolation kennels to dog kennels?
Questão 21
Questão
What is the recommended minimum ratio of isolation kennels to cat kennels?
Questão 22
Questão
What colour would the mucous membranes be in a patient with hypoxaemia?
Questão 23
Questão
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
Questão 24
Questão
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
Questão 25
Questão
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
Questão 26
Questão
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
Questão 27
Questão
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
Questão 28
Questão
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
Questão 29
Questão
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
Questão 30
Questão
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
Questão 31
Questão
Which of the following is the minimum recommended clearance above a horse's ears in a stable?
Questão 32
Questão
What would be the minimum expected urinary output for a patient over a 6 hour period?
Questão 33
Questão
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
Questão 34
Questão
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
Questão 35
Questão
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
Questão 36
Questão
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
Questão 37
Questão
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
Questão 38
Questão
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
Questão 39
Questão
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
Questão 40
Questão
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
Questão 41
Questão
The expected minimum urinary output for a 20kg patient over an 8 hour period would be:
Questão 42
Questão
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
Questão 43
Questão
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
Questão 44
Questão
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
Questão 45
Questão
Who must veterinary practices be registered with before they can supply veterinary medicines?
Questão 46
Questão
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
Questão 47
Questão
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
Questão 48
Questão
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
Questão 49
Questão
Which items should be unpacked first from an order?
Questão 50
Questão
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
Questão 51
Questão
The misuse of drugs act 1971 controls all dangerous drugs
Questão 52
Questão
The misuse of drugs regulations 1985 is NOT concerned with controlled drugs.
Questão 53
Questão
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
Questão 54
Questão
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
Questão 55
Questão
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
Questão 56
Questão
[blank_start]An ampoule[blank_end] is single use, snap to open
[blank_start]A vial[blank_end] can be single or multi use
Questão 57
Questão
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
Questão 58
Questão
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
Questão 59
Questão
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
Questão 60
Questão
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
Questão 61
Questão
POM-V medications can be prescribed by all veterinary staff
Questão 62
Questão
POM-VPS drugs can be prescribed by SQPs
Questão 63
Questão
Which organisation is responsible for training and CPD for SQPs?
Questão 64
Questão
Within what time scale should controlled drugs be entered into the register?
Questão 65
Questão
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
Questão 66
Questão
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
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3 years
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5 years
Questão 67
Questão
Which regulations require practices to assess risk to health and safety from veterinary medicines?
Questão 68
Questão
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
Questão 69
Questão
Which of the following is an act of veterinary surgery and should only be carried out by a veterinary surgeon?
Questão 70
Questão
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
Questão 71
Questão
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
Questão 72
Questão
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
Questão 73
Questão
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
Questão 74
Questão
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
Questão 75
Questão
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
Questão 76
Questão
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
Questão 77
Questão
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
Questão 78
Questão
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
Questão 79
Questão
Which of the following is the second stage of a risk assessment?
Questão 80
Questão
Accidents and near misses at work should be reported under the RIDDOR scheme if it results in the person having more than:
Questão 81
Questão
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
Questão 82
Questão
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
Questão 83
Questão
What thickness of lead equivalent should be contained in gloves used as small animal radiographic protective equipment?
Questão 84
Questão
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
Questão 85
Questão
The Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (Medical Use) govern the use of radiography in practice. Who issues these regulations?
Questão 86
Questão
The most suitable way to move a 42kg anaesthetised Italian Spinone from the prep room to the operating theatre would be with a:
Questão 87
Questão
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
Questão 88
Questão
Which piece of equipment needs pressurised leak testing?
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Autoclave
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Endoscope
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Suction equipment
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Anaesthetic vaporiser
Questão 89
Questão
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
Questão 90
Questão
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
Questão 91
Questão
Prior to use, a refractometer should be calibrated using:
Responda
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Tap water
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Saline
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Chlorhexidine
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Distilled water
Questão 92
Questão
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
Questão 93
Questão
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
Questão 94
Questão
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
Questão 95
Questão
Which of the following pieces of legislation is RIDDOR part of?
Responda
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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
Questão 96
Questão
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
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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
Questão 97
Questão
The active ingredient which poses a health and safety risk in x-ray developer is
Responda
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Phenidone Hydroquinone
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Barium fluorohalide
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Ammonium Thiosulphate
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Lithium fluoride
Questão 98
Questão
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
Questão 99
Questão
Accident book records must be retained r=for
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2 years
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3 years
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5 years
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7 years
Questão 100
Questão
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
Questão 101
Questão
Most bacteria are defined as:
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Heterotrophs
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Autotrophs
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Paratenic
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Eukaryotic
Questão 102
Questão
Commensal microorganisms normally live on the body without causing harm or disease.
Questão 103
Questão
Which of the following microorganisms is responsible for the majority of dermatophyte cases in cats?
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Trichophyton Equinum
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Linognathus setosus
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Microsporum canis
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Escherichia coli
Questão 104
Questão
Which of the following is the common process of asexual bacterial replication?
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Mitosis
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Budding
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Conjugation
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Binary fission
Questão 105
Questão
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
Questão 106
Questão
Which bacteria is composed of a single circle?
[blank_start]Cocci[blank_end]
Questão 107
Questão
Which bacteria is composed of two circles?
[blank_start]Diplococci[blank_end]
Questão 108
Questão
Which bacteria is rod-shaped?
[blank_start]Bacilli[blank_end]
Questão 109
Questão
Which bacteria is shaped like a chain of cocci?
[blank_start]Streptococci[blank_end]
Questão 110
Questão
Which bacteria is shaped like a bunch of grapes?
[blank_start]Staphylococci[blank_end]
Questão 111
Questão
Which bacteria is spiral shaped?
[blank_start]Spirochete[blank_end]
Questão 112
Questão
What type of bacteria causes strangles?
[blank_start]Streptococci[blank_end]
Questão 113
Questão
What type of bacteria causes leptospirosis and lyme disease?
[blank_start]Spirochete[blank_end]
Questão 114
Questão
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
Questão 115
Questão
Which of the following is not a bacterial disease in horses?
Questão 116
Questão
Which of the following neuro-toxic bacterial infections is a potential health risk for veterinary staff, for which vaccination is offered?
Responda
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Toxoplasma gondii
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Clostridium tetani
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Escherichia coli
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Rabies
Questão 117
Questão
Within how many days must a report be received by the HSE following a dangerous occurrence?
Questão 118
Questão
How many stages does a risk assessment contain?
Questão 119
Questão
What is the maximum time frame advised between PAT testing equipment in a veterinary practice?
Responda
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6 months
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1 year
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3 years
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2 years
Questão 120
Questão
Sharps which have been contaminated with medications need to be disposed of in which of the following containers?
Questão 121
Questão
Mask and gloves used as PPE during a dental procedure should be disposed of in:
Questão 122
Questão
What is the maximum permissible dose of radiation which a 17 year old SVN in practice can receive per annum?
Questão 123
Questão
The active ingredient which poses an H+S risk in x-ray fixer is
Responda
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Phenidone hydroquinone
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Barium fluorohalide
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Ammonium thiosulphate
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Lithium fluoride
Questão 124
Questão
During a diastolic blood pressure reading, pressure would be:
Questão 125
Questão
The radiographic controlled area should be a minimum of what distance away from the tube head?
Questão 126
Questão
What is the expected rest period for an adult worker in a 7 day period according to the Working Time Regulations?
Responda
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6 hours
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8 hours
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11 hours
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24 hours
Questão 127
Questão
Which of the following types of fire extinguisher would be used on an electrical fire?
Responda
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Carbon dioxide
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Dry powder
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Water
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Foam
Questão 128
Questão
Which of the following would not under any circumstances be reportable under RIDDOR?
Questão 129
Questão
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
Questão 130
Questão
Which of the following is true regarding the controlled drugs register?
Responda
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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
Questão 131
Questão
How much CPD must a vet complete over a 3 year period?
Responda
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105 hrs
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100 hrs
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50 hrs
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45 hrs
Questão 132
Questão
Which of the following types of surgical equipment would you store unsterilised?
Responda
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Orthopaedic implants
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Artery forceps
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Retractors
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Scissors
Questão 133
Questão
Which of the following disinfectants would emit a dangerous gas if in contact with urine?
Responda
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Phenols
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Alcohol
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Biguanides
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Hypochlorites
Questão 134
Questão
Which of the following disinfectant categories is toxic to cats?
Responda
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Aldehydes
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Iodophors
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Biguanides
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Phenols
Questão 135
Questão
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?
Questão 136
Questão
Which of the following describes ethylene oxide indicator tape?
Responda
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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
Questão 137
Questão
Which of the following diseases is caused by bacilli bacteria?
Responda
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Escherichia coli
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Leptospirosis
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Strangles
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MRSA
Questão 138
Questão
Which of the following would be a vector for the spread of bartonella henselae?
Responda
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Ticks
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Urine
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Cat faeces
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Cat scratch
Questão 139
Questão
Which of the following describes a disease that can be passed from humans to animals?
Responda
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Anthroponosis
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Notifiable
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Zoonosis
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Virulent
Questão 140
Questão
Differential diagnosis of disease forms part of which process within the SOAP patient assessment method
Responda
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Subjective
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Objective
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Assessment
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Planning
Questão 141
Questão
Which of the following describes the RLT model of nursing vs the Orem model?
Responda
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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
Questão 142
Questão
Clinical signs associated with dehydration emerge when the patient is experiencing what level of dehydration?
Responda
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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%
Questão 143
Questão
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
Questão 144
Questão
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
Questão 145
Questão
Which of the following categories does chlorhexidine fall under?