Question 1

State Veterinary Associations each adopt an individual ethical code of conduct for use in their bylaws. Which of the following is the code that is most commonly adopted into bylaws for the purpose of regulating the practice of veterinary medicine in individual state practice acts?

Accepted Answer

A) United State Supreme Courts Code 
B) Ethical and Legal Jurisdiction Code 
C) The AVMA code 
D) Moral and the Ethical Constraints Code

Question 2

When considering the mandatory standards of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), relating to patient care, patients are given an examination appropriate to the presenting complaints and clinical situation. This is defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Auscultation of the heart and lungs, and a thorough physical examination prior to any anesthetic procedure or any new presenting complaints 
B) A complete history, a thorough examination, serum chemistry assays, and a urinalysis prior to any anesthetic procedure or any new presenting complaints 
C) A complete history and a thorough physical exam of all major organ systems, prior to any anesthetic procedure or any new presenting complaints 
D) A thorough physical exam of all major organ systems, serum chemistry assays, a urinalysis and a heartworm test, prior to any anesthetic procedure or any new presenting complaints

Question 3

Under which law do most cases that involve Veterinary professional liability originate from?

Accepted Answer

A) Criminal law 
B) Law of malpractice 
C) Law of civil negligence 
D) Probate law

Question 4

The Veterinary Hospital Manager's Association classifies job descriptions based on duties and responsibilities in the hospital. Although there are many crossovers, what is the primary difference between an office manager and a practice manager?

Accepted Answer

A) Office managers primarily deal with the front desk, while the scope of practice managers is hospital wide 
B) Office managers are responsible for seeing that administrative policies are met and a practice manager is charged with the responsibility of managing the business activities 
C) Office managers are supervisors, while practice managers are managers 
D) Office managers do not have a degree, while a practice manager does

Question 5

Complaints regarding behavior that may violate the ethics principles are reviewed by which of the following committees?

Accepted Answer

A) The National Council for Veterinary Ethics Review 
B) American Veterinary Medical Association 
C) American Animal Hospital Association 
D) State veterinary associations

Question 6

When recording information onto a patient medical record, which of the following is the correct way to indicate (in abbreviated form) that a patient is to be given as much water as desired?

Accepted Answer

A) H2O free choice 
B) Water NPO 
C) H2O ad lib 
D) Water BID q4h

Question 7

The biggest serious risk of a lawsuit for invasion of privacy with subsequent personal damages includes all of the following EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A) Disclosing information about examinations and care for patients with hereditary defects 
B) Disclosing information about expensive animals offered for sale 
C) Disclosing information about valuable breeding stock 
D) Disclosing information about vaccinations

Question 8

Assuming that you are a practice manager whose hospital has a published handbook that describes the employee performance appraisal policy, what legal fact would you have to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

A) A manager is able to apply performance appraisals as they see fit, regardless of a handbook 
B) The employee has legal rights under the Fair Labor and Standards Act that limits performance feedback 
C) The courts construe these published policies as a binding contract 
D) A third party must be present during the evaluation process, to serve as witness in the event of a disagreement

Question 9

A type of employee performance appraisal that is comprised of an employee's strengths, weaknesses, past performances, and suggestions for improvement is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) Written essay 
B) Behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS) 
C) Intrinsic Feedback 
D) Group-order ranking

Question 10

What is the professional association for equine veterinarians, with a mission to improve the health and welfare of horses and further professional development, called?

Accepted Answer

A) Society for Theriogenology 
B) American Horse Show Association 
C) American Association of Equine Practitioners 
D) Society for Equine Practitioners

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the norms for assessing ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Caring 
B) Rights 
C) Compassion 
D) Justice

Question 12

The process of establishing a cost effective pay structure within an organization is called what?

Accepted Answer

A) Elective salary structure 
B) Wage and salary charting 
C) Pay scale 
D) Compensation administration

Question 13

Animal Medical Center in Los Angeles, California has purchased a new Idexx DR radiograph system at a price of $100,000. They traded in an older digital system that had a book value of $25,000. Assuming that the trade in allowance was $30,000 and that they paid $70,000 cash, what is the cost of this new digital system for the purpose of financial reporting?

Accepted Answer

A) $100,000 
B) $95,000 
C) $70,000 
D) $30,000

Question 14

Section 201-105 of The Code of Federal Regulations requires that a drug must meet which of the following conditions in order to qualify as a Veterinary prescription drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Has completed a NADA and submitted all required biochemical assays and trail information 
B) Was formulated for the specific use on a species of animal other than humans 
C) In the possession of a licensed veterinarian for use in the course of professional practice 
D) Complies with all FDA testing and labeling directives for use in the practice of veterinary medicine

Question 15

The income statement reports the revenues and expenses for a period of time, based on what concept?

Accepted Answer

A) Alternating 
B) Corresponding 
C) Matching 
D) Rotating

Question 16

What type of payroll tax is deducted from an employee's gross wages, but does not require a matching employer contribution?

Accepted Answer

A) Social security tax 
B) Federal income tax 
C) Medicare tax 
D) Worker's compensation

Question 17

Although laws may vary by state or province, generally speaking, who has legal ownership of pet medical records?

Accepted Answer

A) They are public record, and not subject to ownership laws 
B) They are jointly owner between the veterinarian and the pet owner 
C) The animal owner 
D) The Veterinary practice

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of technical competency?

Accepted Answer

A) Completing requisite reports to state and federal agencies 
B) Solving employee problems quickly 
C) Knowledge of medical terminology used for auditing medical records 
D) Organizing employee files and maintains confidentiality

Question 19

The American Animal Hospital's position on testimonials as a form of advertising requires veterinarians to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Fully disclose any financial or other relationship between the endorser and the veterinarian 
B) Testimonials or endorsements are considered unethical advertising 
C) Endorser must be a client of good standing and have intimate knowledge of the Veterinarian 
D) Testimonials must disclose the full contact information of the endorser

Question 20

The manipulation of a drug, other than in accordance with the FDA approved label, to make a different formulation of the drug to meet the needs of a specific patient is called what?

Accepted Answer

A) Compounding 
B) Pharmacopeia 
C) Drug mixing 
D) Combining

Exam 1: Certified Veterinary Practice Manager