Question 1
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Match the words with their definition:
[blank_start]Proxemics[blank_end]: the branch of knowledge that deals with the amount of space that people feel it necessary to set between themselves and others
[blank_start]Kinetics[blank_end]: personal body movements which are unique to everyone
[blank_start]Paralinguistics[blank_end]: covers vocal signals beyond verbal message e.g. tonality and inflection
[blank_start]Tonality[blank_end]: how the sounds of the voice are interpreted
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Proxemics
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Kinetics
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Paralinguistics
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Tonality
Question 2
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Match the organisation with their responsibilities:
[blank_start]BVNA[blank_end]: legal advise and help, voice of veterinary nursing, VN awareness month promoting, produces journal, congress every year
[blank_start]RCVS[blank_end]: regulatory body for VSs and VNs, enrol SVNs, register with them when qualified, discipline for VS and VN, code of professional conduct
[blank_start]British Veterinary Association[blank_end]: representative body for all of veterinary profession, similar to BVNA
British [blank_start]Small Animal Veterinary[blank_end] Association: Representative body for small animal veterinary profession
School of [blank_start]Practicing Veterinary Surgeons[blank_end]: management of veterinary practice - business side not clinical, look after staff, promote positive mental health, work with vet management group
Question 3
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Match the organisation with their responsibilities:
[blank_start]Department of Environment, Food[blank_end] and Rural Affairs: government body, transport animals, pet passports, horse passports, transporting of plants and environment issues
[blank_start]Veterinary Defence Society[blank_end]: Legal advice and insurance company for veterinary profession, provide advice and guidance
[blank_start]Health and Safety Executive[blank_end]: Govern health and safety in every workplace, not just practices, aim to reduce risk, prevent injury, illness and death in the workplace
Animals [blank_start]Medicines training regulatory authority[blank_end] (AMTRA): responsible for training and regulations of SQPs
[blank_start]Veterinary Medicines Directorate[blank_end]: SARSS (suspected adverse reaction surveillance scheme) - reporting medicine or treatment has had an adverse effect or lacking efficacy
[blank_start]City & Guilds[blank_end]: Set syllabus and exams, awarding organisation
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Department of Environment, Food
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Veterinary Defence Society
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Health and Safety Executive
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Medicines training regulatory authority
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Veterinary Medicines Directorate
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City & Guilds
Question 4
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Which organisation is also part of DEFRA?
Question 5
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What can a SQP prescribe?
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anything with a P in it
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anything with a S in it
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anything with a M in it
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anything with a U in it
Question 6
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The VMD is part of [blank_start]DEFRA[blank_end]. The VMD oversee the [blank_start]SARSS[blank_end].
Question 7
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The General Data Protection Regulations, enforced in May 2018, only protects LIVING people.
Question 8
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One of the 8 data protection principles within the GDPR May 2018 is that data CAN be transferred outside of the EU.
Question 9
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Tick all 5 Codes of Professional Conduct. These regulate VNs and SVNs.
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professional competence
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professional completence
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appropriate CPD
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honest and integrity
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strength and determination
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independence and impartiality
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client confidentiality and trust
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specialisation and expertise
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professional accountability
Question 10
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The Veterinary surgeons Act 1966
Paragraph [blank_start]6[blank_end] - RVNs - what they can do
Paragraph [blank_start]7[blank_end] - SVNs - what they can do
Schedule [blank_start]3[blank_end] is most important for us (2002 Schedule 3 amendment order)
Question 11
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How much CPD should a RVN do?
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50 hours every 3 years
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45 hours every 3 years, 15 each year
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60 hours every 3 years, 20 each year
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45 hours every 4 years
Question 12
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Veterinary [blank_start]Direct[blank_end]ion: VS instructs VN or SVN as to the tasks to be performed but is not necessarily present.
Veterinary [blank_start]Supervis[blank_end]ion: VS is present on premises and able to respond to a request for assistance if needed.
[blank_start]Direct, continuous and personal Supervis[blank_end]ion: VS or VN is present and giving the SVN their undivided attention.
Question 13
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Tick all of the procedures/treatments which a RVN is NOT permitted to carry out:
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stitching up
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removal of external lump
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scale and polish teeth
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extract teeth
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induce anaesthesia
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monitor anaesthetic
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cystocentesis
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cat castration
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urinary catheterisation
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emergency first aid
Question 14
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Euthanasisa can be done by anyone, if done so HUMANELY
Question 15
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A SVN are permitted to carry out the same procedures/treatments as a RVN but they must be supervised and directed.
Question 16
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A VS X-rays a dog. The VS then books up the procedure and charges the client for the procedure itself and also for x3 radiographs. Who owns the images?
Question 17
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What can cleaners/receptionists/kennel assistants do in practice? Tick all the correct options.
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wound care
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urinary catheterisation
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monitor anaesthetic
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sub cut injection
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oral medication
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intravenous injection
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collect blood sample
Question 18
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How long do we keep these records for? Match the correct length of time with the record type.
Insurance records - 7 years for company, [blank_start]lifetime of the pet for clients[blank_end]
Health and safety records - [blank_start]indefinitely[blank_end]
Staff appraisal records - as long as [blank_start]the member of staff is at the practice[blank_end]
Financial, tax and PAYE records - [blank_start]3 years[blank_end]
Recruitment records for unsuccessful candidates - [blank_start]6 months[blank_end]
Accident book - 3 years
Veterinary medicinal records - [blank_start]at least 5 years[blank_end]
Invoices for controlled drugs - [blank_start]2 years[blank_end]
Clinical records - [blank_start]at least 6 years[blank_end]
Question 19
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Which of the following situations would permit a student veterinary nurse to give a vaccination to an animal?
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an RVN gave the first vacc and performed a health check
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the vacc is the 2nd in the course and the 1st vacc was completed by the VS
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the vacc is a booster
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the VS has directed the SVN to give the vacc but has not seen the animal
Question 20
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According to the VN code of professional conduct, what does the term 'under the direction of' mean?
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the VS must be present on the premises
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the VS has conveyed instructions but is not necessarily present
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the VS is present and giving their undivided attention to the person carrying out the task
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the VS will accept accountability in a situation of negligence
Question 21
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Which of the following describes a client visiting an additional practice without letting either practice know that they are seeking a second opinion?
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supersession
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secondment
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referral
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recommendation
Question 22
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which of the following sets out the principles of practice for a VN?
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the code of professional conduct
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the veterinary surgeons act
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the practice standards scheme
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an individual's contract of employment
Question 23
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when would a nurse under the direction of a VS be allowed to induce anaesthesia?
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if the dose required is incremental and given to effect and this has been directed by a VS
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when a specific quantity of medicine is given as a bolus by an RVN following direction from a VS
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when it is justified as being within the required remit of a student's training
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when consent to do so has been sought from the owner of the patient
Question 24
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WHich of the following would NOT be a breach of the Data Protection Act?
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info is passed freely outside the UK to any other country
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info is passed on regarding a deceased person
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info received is retained indefinitely
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info is requested without specific purpose
Question 25
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Which of the following members of staff would NOT be required to complete CPD as part of the requirements of their qualification?
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Qualified Animal Nursing Assistant
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Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Suitably Qualified Person
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Veterinary Surgeon
Question 26
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The schedule 3 exemption (schedule 3 amendment 2002) is originally part of the
Question 27
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The principles of practice set out within the code of professional conduct for VNs requires nurses to have professional competence. which of the following best describes professional competence. The nurse:
Question 28
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Which of the following represents the amount of CPD which an RVN must complete?
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15 hours over 3 years
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35 hours per year
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45 hours over 3 years
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105 hours over 3 years
Question 29
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Which of the following would be a source of evidence based nursing?
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vet nurse chatter on facebook
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published academic literature
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the owner's background history of the patient
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the instructions of the VS in charge of the case