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What is nursing?
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A constantly evolving, highly specialized profession that encompasses
- health promotion
- health prevention
- care of the physically ill
- mentally ill
- disabled
- dying
Of all ages, communities, and health care settings.
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Complete the statement as follows:
The unique function of nurses ranges broadly from activities that contribute to the…. of a patient.
3 things.
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- health
- recovery
- dignified death
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Complete the statement.
The unique function of nurses ranges broadly from activities that contribute to the health, recovery, and dignified death of a patient to the development of…
4 things.
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- policy
- research
- advocacy
- education
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Responsibilties and Work Description.
What does R.N. mean?
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Registered nurses
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Responsibilties and Work Description.
What are R.N.’s?
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They are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities.
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Responsibilties and Work Description.
What are the responsibilities of a nurse?
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- conducting physical exams and collect detailed health care histories
- collecting vital signs, draw blood, and order diagnostic tests
- administering medications and other personalized treatments
- coordinating care with a wide array of health care professionals and specialists
- providing health promotion, counseling, and healthcare education to patients
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- they form the largest group of nurses
- provide bedisde nursing care; most are staff nurses
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Hospital Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- usually are assigned to groups of patients who require similar nursing care
- may supervise licensed practical nurses and assistants
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Hospital Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- ONLY ones trained to administer complex treatments, such as starting intravenous fluids
- manage conditions from fall/fracture recovery to Alzheimer’s disease
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Nursing Home Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- assess resident’s needs, develop treatment plans, and superive practical nurses and assistants
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Nursing Home Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- provide periodic services, prescribed by a physician, to patients at home
- care for and instruct patients and their families
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Home Health Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- care for a broad range of patients
- must be able to work independently
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Home Health Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- work in goverment and private agencies
- instruct individuals and familes and other groups in health education, disease prevention, nutrition, child care, and home care of the sick or handicapped
- arrange for immunizations, blood pressure testing, and other health screening
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Public Health Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- care for patients who need constant attention
- work directly for families on a contract basis or for a nursing or temporary help agency
- provide services in homes, hopitals, nursing homes, and rehab centers
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Private Duty Nurses
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How do public health nurses differ from private duty nurses?
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Public Health Nurses:
- work in government or private agencies
- work with community leaders, other personnel that are apart of community health education
Private Duty Nurses:
- work directly for families on a contract basis or temporary help agencies
- care for patients who need constant attention
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- assist physicians in private practice, clinics, surgicenters, EM centers, and HMOs
- prepare patients for, and assist with examinatons, injections and medications, dress wounds and incisions, maintain records
- perform routine laboratory and office work
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Office Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- provide nursing care at work sites to employees, customers, and others with minor injuries and illnesses
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Occupational Health or Industrial Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- provide emergency care, prepare accident reports, and arrange for further care if neccessary
- identify potential health or safety problems
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Occupational Health or Industrial Nurses
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- associated with direct nursing activities
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Head Nurses or Nurse Supervisors
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- plan work schedules and assign duties to nurses and aides, provide or arrange for training, and visit patients, and observe nurses to ensure that acre is properly carried out
- ensure that records and budgets are maintained and that equipment and supples are ordered
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Head Nurses or Nurse Supervisors
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- provide basic primary health care
- diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries
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Nurse Practitioners
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Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- advanced practice nurses that have met higher educational and clinical practice requirements beyond the basic nursing education and licensing required of all R.N.’s
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Advanced Practice Nurses
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Nurses | Work Environment
How would you describe the usual and expected indoor environment of nurses?
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- well-lighted
- comfortable
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What does ECG mean?
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Electrocardiogram
It helps record the electrical signals in the heart
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What does **MRI** mean?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
| **Uses radio waves.**
## Footnote
It produces detailed images of almost every internal structure in the human body, including the organs, bones, muscles and blood vessels
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What does **CT** (Scan) mean?
Computerized Tomography
| **Less thorough than MRIs.**
## Footnote
It take a fast series of X-ray pictures, which are put together to create images of the area that was scanned.
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# Nurses | Work Environment
In general, what do nurses need due to the amount of time walking and standing they have to do everyday?
Physical Stamina
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# Nurses | Work Environment
What are required of nurses to have to be able to cope with human suffering and frequent emergencies?
Emotional stability
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# Nurses | Work Environment
True or false: Nurses work closely with, but **subordinate to**, physicians.
True
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Unlike staff nurses who usually have to work overtime, **which nurses are more likely to work regular hours**?
- office nurses
- occupational/industrial nurses
- public health nurses
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# Educational Requirements
What degree program should aspiring nurses pursue?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
**BSN**
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# Educational Requirements
How many years does BSN go long for?
4 years
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# Educational Requirements
What are the **four main components** of the course BSN?
- health promotion
- disease prevention
- risk reduction
- health restoration
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# Educational Requirements
Which **senior high school strand** is recommended for aspiring nurses?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
**STEM**
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# Educational Requirements
True or false: Nursing doesn't include liberal arts classes.
False.
| They do.
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# Nursing Education
What courses do students take for nursing?
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Other Behavioral Sciences
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# Educational Requirements
During which part of the program of BSN are students required to do an OJT?
**The fourth year of the program.**
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# Educational Requirements
Which board exam is taken by student nurses who wish to be licensed in their profession?
Nurse Licensure Exam
| **Regulated by the PRC**
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# Traits and Character
What main traits should nurses possess?
- responsible
- accountable
- independent
- sympathetic
- good-listener
- critical-thinker
- has good judgement
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# Complete the statement as follows:
A dental professional's job, no matter which position, is to...
ensure that patients are **comfortable and confident** that they are receiving **excellent dental care**
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What are key skills that are neccessities among dentists?
- dexterity
- precision/attention to detail
- eye-hand coordination
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# Work Description | Dentistry
What do dentists do in general?
- diagnose
- prevent
- treat
**teeth and tissue (gum) problems**
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# Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
correction of teeth placement and facial structures
**Orthodontics**
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# Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
surgery of the mouth and jaws
**Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery**
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# Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
dentistry for infants through adolescents
**Pedodontics/Pediatric Dentistry**
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# Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
gum and suuporting structure treatment
**Periodontics**
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# Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
treatment with artificial teeth or dentures
**Prosthodontics**
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# Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
root canal and related therapy
**Endodontics**
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# Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
community dental health
**Public Health Dentistry**
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# Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
investigating the cause, process and effect of dental disease
**Oral Pathology**
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# Dentistry | Work Environment
Most dental offices are open....
- five days per week
- some have evening hours
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# Dentistry | Work Environment
Dentists usually work this many hours a week.
42 hours
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# Educational Requirements
What degree program is designed to prepare aspiring dentists for the profession?
Doctor of Dental Medicine
**DMD**
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# Educational Requirements
How many years does DMD take to accomplish?
4 years
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# Educational Requirements
What type of degree program is DMD?
**- it is a graduate program**
**- requires a 2-year pre-dentistry course and have any medical-related Bachelor's degree program**
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# Educational Requirements
How many years does DMD have their internships program last for?
**(During its last) two years.**
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# Educational Requirements
What is the name of the board examination that should be undergone by student dentists to become licensed?
**Dentistry Board Examination**
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# Educational Requirements
What do they do after passing the Dentistry Board Exam?
- they choose a specialization
- undergo a two-year residency program for it
- pursue a post-doctoral or a master's degree
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# Responsibilities and Work Description | BSMT
What does MLS stand for?
**medical laboratory scientist**
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By what other name are MLS also known as?
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
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# Responsibilities and Work Description | BSMT
What do medical technologists do?
- analyze a variety of biological specimens
- perform scientific testing on samples
- relay test results to physicians
- utilize laboratory equipment
- perform differential cell counts
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# Responsibilities and Work Description | BSMT
Around what percentage do all subsequent medical decisions rely on the results provided by medical technologists?
**60% - 70%**
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# Complete the following statement as follows:
Medical laboratory scientists collaborate very closely with physicians and medical laboratory technicians in...
- **diagnosing and monitoring disease processes**
- **monitoring the effectiveness of therapy**
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# Enumerate.
What are the responsibilities and duties of medical laboratory scientists?
- examining and analayzing **biological specimens**
- **relaying test results** to physicians
- utilizing **high-precision laboratory equipment**
- **cross matching blood** for transfusion
- **monitoring patient outcomes**
- **performing differential cell counts** looking for abnomral cells (to aid diagnosis of anemia and leukemia)
- establishing **quality assurance programs**
- **overseeing the work** of a medical laboratory technician
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# Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the chemical analysis of body fluids
**Clincal Chemistry**
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# Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the collection and preparation of blood products for transfusion
**Blood Bank Technology**
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# Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of human body cells
**Cytotechnology**
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# Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of blood cells
**Hematology**
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# Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of human tissue
**Histology**
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# Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of bacteria and other microorganisms
**Microbiology**
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# Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of the human immune system
**Immunology**
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# Medical Technology | Work Environment
True or false: Clinical laboratory scientists are trained to work with infectious specimens.
True
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# Medical Technology | Work Environment
Laboratories that are to be used should be:
- well-lighted
- clean
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# Educational Requirments
What degree program is suited for aspiring medical techologists?
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
**BSMT**
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# BSMT-related.
**True or false:** In addition to basic science, many programs offer or require coursework in management, business, and computer applications
**True**
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# Complete the statement as follows:
Masteral degree programs in medical technology and related clinical laboratory sciences provide training for specialized areas of...
- teaching
- administration
- research
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# Educational Requirments | BSMT
Which senior high school strand is recommended for aspiring BSMT students?
**STEM**
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# Enumerate.
Name the five program outcomes for BS in Medical Technology.
- **Perform technical clinical laboratory tests** in aid of diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases accurately
- **Think analytically and critically** in the workplace
- **Participate in improving the health care management system** by engaging in the collection, analysis, and projection of health information
- **Apply medical technology research skills and methodologies**
- **Abide with ethical practices and standard procedures** of the profession
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# Educational Requirments | BSMT
Do BSMT students get to do an OJT?
Yes, during the **fourth year** of their program.
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What are the key aptitudes that medical technologists should possess?
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- high-level of integrity and responsiblity
- good organizational skills
- accuracy, dependability, ability to work under pressure
- detail-oriented
- proficient in mechanical, electronic, and computer skills
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This branch of medicine is one of the **oldest healing arts**.
Veterinary Medicine
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**True or false:** Veterinary medicine is solely involved in animal health.
False.
| It is involved in BOTH animal and human health.
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# Job Description | Veterinary Medicine
What does the veterinary profession encompass in general?
Among animal patients, they....
**- diagnose**
**- perform surgery**
**- perscribe and administer medicine and drugs**
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# Identify which specific veterinary work description is described below.
It encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pet diseases, **commonly found in dogs and cats.**
Companion animal medicine
| Services are provided in animal hospitals or clinics.
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# Identify which specific veterinary work description is described below.
They specialize in the health care of **cattle, poultry, swine, fish, and sheep.**
Food animal veterinarians
| Advises on proper care and management of livestock.
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# Identify which specific veterinary work description is described below.
They **inspect food, investigate outbreaks of disease**, and work in scientific laboratories.
Regulatory medicine or public health
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What do you call a veterinarian who has competed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine and has passed an examination in that said area?
Veterinary specialist
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They focus on making sure animals feel **less or no pain associated** with veterinary procedures
Anesthesia
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They have specialized training and experience in **animal welfare**.
Animal welfare
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They have additonal training in **animal behavior**.
Animal behavior
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians who perform procedures on **animals' teeth**.
Dentistry
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians who study diseases and conditions **of the skin**.
Dermatology
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
The **"ER docs"** and intensive care specialists.
Emergency and Critical Care
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Includes the specialties of **cardiology, neurology, and ontology**.
Internal Medicine
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They work in research or in practice, making sure that **laboratory animal species (rabbits, rats, mice, etc.) receive proper care**.
Laboratory Animal Medicine
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians who study **viruses, bacteria, fungi,** etc.
Microbiology (ist)
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They make sure that **animals' diets meet their body's needs for nutrients**
Nutrition
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians studying **diseases and conditions of the eye**.
Ophthalmology
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They **study disease** in animals.
Pathology
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
These veterinarians study **how medications/drugs affect animals**.
Pharmacology
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who **work with chickens, turkeys, and/or ducks**, usually in food production settings.
Poultry Veterinarians
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who study **how diseases are spread and how they can prevented**.
Preventive Medicine
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who focus on the **study of X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and MRIs** in animals.
Radiology
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They **focus on returning animals to normal function after injury**, lameness, illness or surgery.
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who **specialize in performing surgery**:
- Orthopedics: skeletal system
- Soft Tissue Surgery: non-bone tissues
Surgery
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians who **specialize in animal reproduction**.
Theriogenology
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who **study the effects of poisons and other toxic products** on the body.
Toxicology
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
These vets **have additonal training and expertise** certain animal practices.
Veterinary Practitioners
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# Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who **work with zoo animal species**.
Zoo Medicine
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Where do veterinarians usually treat pet animals?
**Hospitals and clinics**
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# Work Environment | Veterinary Medicine
**One-third of fulltime workers** spend up to how many hours on the job?
**50 hours**
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What course is taken by aspiring vets?
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
**DVM**
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**How long (in years)** does the DVM program go for?
**6 years**
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# Complete the statement .
The **Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is a six-year graduate degree program** consisting of **a... - year preparatory program (pre-vet) and a... -year proper cirriculum**.
**- 2-year** preparatory program
**- 4-year** proper cirrciulum
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# Enumerate.
Name the **types of animals under the scope of care** by veterinarians.
- companion animals (domestic)
- exotic animals (zoo)
- farm animals
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# Enumerate.
What are the **program outcomes** for DVM graduates?
- **Discuss the biological principles and mechanisms** underlying animal health and diseases
- **Apply diagnostic methods and interpret results** for accurate disease diagnosis
- **Prescribe medications and implement treatment** to remedy diseases, ailments, and abnormalities of animals
- **Apply various principles and mechanisms to prevent and control animal diseases** and other related problems
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# Complete the statement.
A student of the DVM program needs to complete **two sets of practical exposure**, these are...
- internship
- field experience
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What are **key aptitudes** that veterinary professionals must possess?
- animal handling skills
- interpersonal skills
- good manual dexterity
- practical and analytical
