Exam Revision - based on presentation

Question 1

Who do RVN’s have professional responsibilities to under the Code of Professional Conduct?

Answer 1

The Veterinary Nurse and the Patient.
The Veterinary Nurse and the Client
The Veterinary Nurse and the RCVS
The Veterinary Nurse and the Veterinary Team
The Veterinary Nurse and the Profession
The Veterinary Nurse and the Public

Question 2

What are the Principles of Practice an RVN must follow under the Code of Professional Conduct?

Answer 2

Professional Competence
Honesty and Integrity
Independence and Impartiality
Client Confidence and Trust
Professional Accountability

Question 3

What are the CPD requirements of an RVN?

Answer 3

15 hours each year.
Must be planned, recorded appropriately and reflected upon.

Question 4

Must make animal welfare our first priority (stated in declaration upon registration).

Answer 4

Animal Welfare Act 2006

Question 5

Code of Professional Conduct, Schedule 3 Procedures….

Answer 5

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

Question 6

What are the stages of the disciplinary procedure?

Answer 6

Stage 1 - investigation and assessment
Stage 2 - preliminary investigation committee
Stage 3 - disciplinary committee

Question 7

What happens at each stage of the disciplinary procedure?

Answer 7

Stage 1 - case manager signed to get info. Make decision based on fitness to practice.
Stage 2 - Investigation committee meet to assess fitness to practice. Consider mitigating circumstances (CPD….).
Stage 3 - Public hearing, suspension/removal from register.

Question 8

Negligence - examples:

Answer 8

Failure to take care of something…
Burning injuries etc…

Question 9

Misconduct - examples:

Answer 9

Poor professional conduct and improper behaviour
Influence of drugs and or alcohol at work.

Question 10

What are the protected characteristics?

Answer 10

Age, disability, gender reassignment, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

Question 11

How can we help client with euthanasia?

Answer 11

dedicated room, low noise level, sincerity and empathy, take payment prior, don’t rush client, tissues, body language and tone of voice.

Question 12

Types of verbal communication:

Answer 12

face to face convo
telephone convo
video calls

Question 13

Types of non-verbal communication:

Answer 13

email
letter
text
live chat