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Roles, Responsibilities + Limitations of the RVN Flashcards

1
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What is the regulatory body that governs veterinary professionals?

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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
(RCVS)

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Name the piece of legislation that works in accordance with the RCVS, to govern veterinary proffesionals

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The Veterinary Surgeons Act of 1966

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Besides regulating veterinary professionals, what are the 2 aims of the VS Act of 1966 + the RCVS?

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  1. To protect the public health + interest
  2. Safeguard animal health + welfare
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What are the 3 forms in which the RCVS regulates the nursing proffesion?

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  1. The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
  2. The Royal Charter
  3. The Veterinary Nurse Conduct + Discipline Rules 2014
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5
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Do you need to be registered with the RCVS in order to practice Veterinary Nursing in the UK?

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Yes..
doesn’t stop some people from trying it though!

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6
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Define the meaning of ‘veterinary surgery’.

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The art and science of veterinary surgery and medicine

“..without prejudice”

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What are the 6 things that RVS can do, that RVNs cannot?

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  1. Diagnose disease, conditions + injuries
  2. Prescribe treatment, medications + laboratory tests
  3. Administer the 1st dose of a vaccine
  4. Delegate proffesional responsbilites + tasks
  5. Administer anaesthesia to affect/induce
  6. Performing all surgical operations, including the entering into a body cavity
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Can anyone call themselves a Veterinary Nurse?

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Yes

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9
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Can anyone call themselves a Registered Veterinary Nurse?

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Yes

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What are the 3 things that 3.5 of the Veterinary Nurse Code states VNs cannot hold themselves accountable for?

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  1. They cannot hold themselves or others as having expertise they cannot substantiate
  2. They cannot hold out others as specialists or advanced practitioners - unless they are appropriately listed with the RCVS
  3. They cannot hold out others, as VNs, unlesse they are appropriateely registered with the RCVS

Basically - refer to colleagues with the correct terms

Don’t worry about getting this wrong!

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11
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State the year that the RCVS Code of Proffesional Conduct was updated.

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2014

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What are the 3 main aims that the RCVS Code of Proffesional Conduct 2014 sets out to do?

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  1. Sets out RVSs + RVNs proffesional reponsibilities
  2. Provides supporting guidance on the proper professional standards in practice
  3. Provides guidance on how RVNs should act within and without the veterinary practice - and the impact on the RCVS
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13
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State the 2 main professional priorities of RVNs in the practice?

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  1. Ensure the health + welfare of the animals comitted to their care
  2. Fufill all their professional responsbilities
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14
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What are the 5 principles of practice for RVNs?

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  1. Professional competence
  2. Honesty + integrity
  3. Independence + impartiality
  4. Client confidentiality + trust
  5. Proffesional accountability
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State what the schedule 3 ammendment, within the Veterinary Surgeons Act of 1966 does?

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States that RVSs can direct an RVN or SVN - whom they employ - to carry out limited veterinary surgery.

This privilege states that they can carry out:
* Medical treatment
* Minor surgery - NOT entering into a body cavity

Under the DIRECTION of a RVS.

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16
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What qualifications does a RVS need?

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A degree level that is RCVS accredited (MRCVS)
+
Must be RCVS accredited
+
When employed, must be on the RCVS register

17
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What do RVSs have to declare?

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Any criminal convictions or offences

18
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Do RVSs require to complete a minimum set of training hours before receiving their qualification?

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Yes

19
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How many hours of CPD a year must a RVS carry out?

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35 hours/p/year

20
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What qualifications does a RVN need?

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Either..
* Degree
* Diploma
* FdSc
* BSc
* MA

Must be RCVS accredited
+
When employed, must be on the RCVS register

21
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What do RVNs have to declare?

A

Any criminal convictions or offences

22
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How many hours of CPD are required by the RCVS every year?

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15 Hours/p/year

23
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Do RVNs require to complete a minimum set of training hours before receiving their qualification?

A

Yes

24
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What can SVNs carry out that RVNs can?

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SVNs may carry out all tasks that a RVNs can - BUT - they MUST be supervised by a RVS or RVN!

25
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When carrying out minor surgery, as a SVN, what type of supervision iss required?

A

Direct,
Continuous
+
Personal

26
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What is one of the considerations that RVSs have to consider, when delegating proffesional tasks to SVNs?

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The delegated task is appropriately lined in with the SVNs training - i.e. appropriate to the stage of learning

Others:
* Confidence with the procedure
* Experience with the procedure
* State of behaviour, health, condition + welfare of patient
* Assessed risks

27
Q

Can SVNs carry out IM injections?

A

Yes - but as they are considered a Schedule 3 activity, they MUST be supervised by a RVS or RVN

28
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State what is meant by the term ‘direction’
+
Give an example

A

When an RVS instructs the SVN the tasks to be performed; but not necessarily present

29
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State what is meant by the term ‘supervision’
+
Give an example

A

When the RVS or RVN is present on the premises
+
Able to respond to a request for assistance, if required

30
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State what is meant by the term ‘direct, continuous and personal supervision’
+
Give an example

A

When the RVS or RVN is present
+
Giving the SVN their undivided attention

31
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What are the many vital considerations that a RVS must consider when delegating a task to a RVN or SVN, in relation to Schedule 3 procedures?

A

SUPERB!
S pecific procedure
U nder care
P erson
E xperience
R isks
B e there

  • How difficult the procedure is
  • What are the risks?
  • Are they qualified to undertake the procedure?
  • Are they able to react + respond appropriately if complocations were to rise?
  • The nature of the task
  • The animal concerned (including species, condition, welfare, likelihood of complicatoins, owners wishes etc)
  • The person - is the RVS satisfied that the SVN feels capable to carry out the procedure competetly + succesfully (confidence, reliability + training)
  • The availability of other qualified staff
32
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Give an example of someone whom is considered a ‘lay person’

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Anyone who isn’t a RVS, RVN or SVN.

I.e. VCA

They are considered to have no legal dispendations.

33
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Define what is meant by first aid
+
Who is allowed to carry out emergency first aid on animals?

A

The act of aid that preserves life or relieves pain or suffering
+
Anyone!
This must be restricted within reason.

34
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What does the RCVS Code of Proffesional Conduct 2014 state regarding accomodating patients within the veterinary practice?

A

They should be housed in a:
* Comfortable environment
* Monitored + treated in accordance with their current condition
* ^ by pesrons with the relevant level of knowledge + expertise

35
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What document sets out the RVNs responsbilities?

A

The RCVS Code of Proffesional Conduct 2014

36
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Name the 3 main veterinary proffesionals that may carry out Schedule 3 procedures

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  1. RVSs
  2. RVNs
  3. SVNs

RVNs + SVNs exempt from entering a body cavity - i.e introduction of a c

37
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Name the other 5 types of people who may carry out Schedule 3 procedures

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  • Owners, member of household or employee
  • Owners of person caring for agricultural animals

Animal husbandry trainees to:
* Castrating certain male animals,
* Disbudding calves
* Docking lamb’s tails

  • Any person carrying out emergency first aid to preserve life + relieve suffering

All are considered restricted from acts of ‘veterinary surgery’

38
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