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The term for lying on the side is

• Recumbency

• Ventral

• Dorsal

• Lateral

The term for toward the nose

• Medial

• Distal

• Rostral

• Proximal

A Cavy is

• Rabbit

• Hamster

• Guinea Pig

• Rat

A frog is an example of a

• Terrapin

• Reptile

• Amphibian

• Avian

The suffix -stomy means

• to make an incision

• to create a new opening

• to suture to

• to remove

Which of of the following is NOT a presurgical instruction for a surgery patient?

• Do not feed animal 12 hours before surgery

• Do not give water 8 hours before surgery

• Restrict activity 8 hours before surgery

• Arrive with the pet at a specified drop-off time

The most common appointment schedule type is

• The Flow Schedule

• The Wave Schedule

• The Surgery Schedule

• Fixed Office Hours

Which statement about appointment scheduling is not true?

• Most clinics schedule an appointment every 15 min.

• A walk-in is the name for a client who comes to a practice without an appointment

• More complicated cases should be scheduled for the end of the day so that hospitalized patients can be treated in the morning.

• The client should be called the day before an appointment to confirm.

While everyone working at a veterinary facility can be described as a member of the veterinary health care team, who is legally responsible for the safety and well being of all employees and patients?

• Veterinary Assistant

• Veterinary Technician

• Veterinarian

• All of the above, that's why they call it a team

Which activity can only be performed by a veterinarian?

• Diagnosis of a disease

• Paying Bills

• Scheduling appointments

• Cleaning Ears