Chapter 16- lesson 16

What does the "practice of veterinary medicine" include according to the text?

• Only the act of diagnosis

• Only the prescription or administration of a drug

• Receiving compensation for performing acts of diagnosis, treatment, correction, manipulation, relief, or prevention of animal disease, among others

• Only the use of titles, words, or letters as identification for a veterinarian

What is the purpose of the Veterinary Licensing Act?

• To allow anyone to practice veterinary medicine

• To protect the public and ensure veterinarians meet certain standards

• To provide financial assistance to veterinarians

• To limit the practice of veterinary medicine to large animals only

What does the Veterinary Licensing Act prohibit?

• The use of diagnostic apparatus

• Practice by persons not qualified and licensed in veterinary medicine

• The administration of standard examinations

• The appointment of veterinarians by the Governor

What is the role of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners according to the text?

• To provide financial support to veterinary schools

• To administer the standards of veterinary practice and issue licenses

• To define the practice of veterinary medicine

• To offer compensation for veterinary services

Who is usually considered an agent of the veterinarian when he/she is in the employment of a veterinarian?

• The paraprofessional

• The client

• The livestock manager

• The state veterinarian

Which of the following is a responsibility of the employer when the employee is doing work for the employer?

• To perform unlicensed veterinary medicine

• To be responsible for the actions of a veterinarian

• To be responsible for the performance of the employee

• To carry out certain duties if he/she is acting with direct instructions from, and under the supervision of, the veterinarian

What can protect the veterinarian from liability for the veterinarian's compensation to the veterinarian's employee in case of injury?

• Common law rules of negligence

• Liability insurance or the worker's compensation act

• The degree of directions and instructions given by the veterinarian

• The specific nature of the duty, and the skill of the assistant

List six common exceptions included in most Veterinary Licensing Acts.

Under what circumstances can a veterinarian be held legally responsible for the actions of their employees?

• Only if the employee is acting outside the scope of their employment

• If the employee is performing tasks assigned by the veterinarian

• Only if the employee is a licensed veterinarian

• If the employee is acting with direct instructions from, and under the supervision of, the veterinarian

What is required for a veterinarian to legally prescribe medication?

• A valid veterinary-client-patient relationship

• Permission from the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

• A general license to practice veterinary medicine

• Approval from the client for each prescription