CVA Veterinary Office Procedures 2

Question 1

When a client calls to report their dog ingested rat poison, what is the FIRST action the veterinary assistant should take?

Accepted Answer

Ask the client to bring the pet in immediately and notify the veterinarian

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Schedule a routine appointment for the next available slot

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Advise the client to induce vomiting at home before coming in

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Take a message and have the veterinarian call back within the hour

Question 2

Which filing system uses color-coded labels on the edge of folders to allow quick identification of misfiled records?

Accepted Answer

Color-coded alphabetical filing

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Alphabetical numeric filing

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Terminal-digit filing

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Subject filing

Question 3

A client's account shows a balance 90 days overdue. What is the appropriate next step according to standard veterinary office policy?

Accepted Answer

Send a formal collection letter or refer to a collection agency

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Write off the debt immediately

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Refuse all future services until paid

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Call the client daily until payment is received

Question 4

What does the abbreviation 'SOAP' stand for in veterinary medical recordkeeping?

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

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Signs, Observations, Analysis, Procedures

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Symptoms, Onset, Action, Progress

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Summary, Outcome, Assessment, Protocol

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct procedure when a veterinary assistant makes an error in a paper medical record?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, initial it, and write the correct information

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Use correction fluid (White-Out) to cover the mistake

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Erase the error completely and rewrite

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Discard the page and start a new one

Question 6

An owner without an appointment arrives stating their cat has not urinated in two days. How should this be triaged?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as an emergency and notify the veterinarian immediately

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Schedule the cat for the next available routine opening

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Ask the owner to call back and schedule a proper appointment

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Advise the owner to monitor at home and return if symptoms worsen

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a day sheet (daily journal) in veterinary practice management?

Accepted Answer

It tracks all financial transactions for the day including charges and payments

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It records employee vacation schedules

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It lists upcoming appointments for the next business day

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It documents controlled substance dispensing only