Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant

Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant, Third Edition provides practical, step–by–step instructions for preparing and performing a wide range of veterinary assisting tasks. With expanded coverage of large animal and exotic restraint, anatomy and physiology, nutrition and feeding, digital radiography, and electronic medical records and client communication, this revised edition now includes why and when to perform each task with the preparation and procedure information.  The book includes everything from appearance and professional language to equipment maintenance and dental and surgical assisting, making it equally useful for learning new techniques or as a memory refresher. Offering a detailed, comprehensive guide to all aspects of veterinary assisting, the book is written using an accessible, user–friendly style.  A companion website offers figures from the book, downloadable flash cards, lesson plans, exams, a competency checklist, and concept maps.  Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant is equally useful for acquiring new skills and gaining confidence in the veterinary practice, making it invaluable for veterinary assistant students and veterinary assistants of all experience levels. INDICE: Contributors Preface Acknowledgments CHAPTER 1 FOUNDATION SKILLS Tregel Cockburn Task 1.1 Self–Assessment and Understanding of Foundation Skills Task 1.2 Analysis of Veterinary Medical Terminology Task 1.3 Review of Basic Math Skills Task 1.4 Solving Common Veterinary Medical Math Problems Task 1.5 Computers and Information Literacy Task 1.6 Developing Technocompetency CHAPTER 2 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Oreta M. Samples Task 2.1 Meeting Employer Expectations Task 2.2 Using Common Courtesies Task 2.3 Uses and Misuses of Social Media Task 2.4 Applying the Human–Animal Bond Task 2.5 Professional Appearance Task 2.6 Using Appropriate Language Task 2.7 The Role of the Veterinary Assistant Task 2.8 Anticipating Work Flow Task 2.9 Applying Veterinary Ethics CHAPTER 3 LAWS AFFECTING VETERINARY PRACTICE Barb Burri Task 3.1 Common Law Task 3.2 Statutory Laws Task 3.3 Substantive Law Task 3.4 Federal Laws Task 3.4.1 Occupational Safety and Health Task 3.4.2 Product Safety Labels Task 3.4.3 Personal Protective Equipment Task 3.4.4 Universal Precautions Task 3.4.5 Gloving and Ungloving Task 3.5 State Laws Task 3.5.1 Veterinary Practice Acts Task 3.5.2 Public Health and Vaccination Laws Task 3.5.3 State Animal Laws Task 3.6 Local Ordinances CHAPTER 4 FRONT OFFICE PROCEDURES Paula Pattengale Task 4.1 Medical Record Assembly Task 4.2 Color Coding Medical Records Task 4.3 Filing Task 4.4 Appointment Scheduling Task 4.5 Updating Client Information Task 4.6 Intake Procedures Task 4.7 The Signalment Task 4.8 Release of Patient Information Task 4.9 Rabies Certificates Task 4.10 Health Certificates and Interstate Shipment of Animals Task 4.11 Consent Forms Task 4.12 Client Communications Task 4.13 Patient Discharge Task 4.14 Telephone Techniques Task 4.15 Handling Difficult Clients Task 4.16 Hospital Closing Procedures CHAPTER 5 DISEASE TRANSMISSION, CONTROL, AND PREVENTION Jennifer Serling Task 5.1 Disease Transmission Task 5.2 Levels of Sanitation and Sanitation Agents Task 5.3 Cage and Kennel Cleaning Task 5.4 Isolation Ward Rules and Sanitation Task 5.5 Cleaning the Other Areas in the Veterinary Clinic Task 5.6 Handling Hospital Laundry Task 5.7 Hospital Waste: Hazardous and Nonhazardous CHAPTER 6 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMALS Tammie Pearce Task 6.1 Scientific Classification CHAPTER 7 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Barb Burri Task 7.1 External Landmarks Task 7.2 Directional Terms Task 7.3 Cells and Tissues Task 7.4 Skeletal System Task 7.5 Muscular System Task 7.6 Cardiovascular System Task 7.7 Immune System Task 7.8 Respiratory System Task 7.9 Digestive System Task 7.10 Urinary System Task 7.11 Reproductive System Task 7.12 Nervous System Task 7.13 Endocrine System Task 7.14 Integumentary System CHAPTER 8 NUTRITION Paula Pattengale Task 8.1 The Basics: Essential Nutrients Task 8.2 How Much to Feed Task 8.3 Determination of Basic Energy Requirements (BER) Task 8.4 Determination of the Maintenance Energy Requirement (MER) or Caloric Needs of a Patient Task 8.5 Feeding the Anorexic Patient Task 8.6 Feeding Prescription Diets Task 8.7 Reading a Pet Food Label Task 8.8 Calculating the True Cost of Feeding a Pet Task 8.9 Feeding Livestock and Poultry Task 8.10 Examination of Forages for Quality Task 8.11 Feeding of Other Species CHAPTER 9 ROPES AND KNOTS Teresa Sonsthagen Task 9.1 Knot Tying Terminology Task 9.2 Types of Ropes Task 9.3 Whipping Task 9.4 Hanking a Rope Task 9.5 Types of Knots and Hitches Task 9.5.1 Halter Tie Task 9.5.2 Square Knot Task 9.5.3 Reefer’s Knot Task 9.5.4 Sheet Bend Knot Task 9.5.5 Bowline Task 9.5.6 Bowline on a Bight Task 9.5.7 Hitches Task 9.5.8 Clove Hitch CHAPTER 10 ANIMAL RESTRAINT Teresa Sonsthagen Task 10.1 Species Differences and Safety Task 10.2 Deciding on a Restraint Technique Task 10.3 Psychological Restraint Task 10.4 Physical Restraint Task 10.4.1 Patient Identification Procedure Task 10.5 Patient Kenneling Techniques Task 10.5.1 Placing a Dog or Cat into a Kennel Task 10.5.2 Remove a Dog or Cat from a Kennel Task 10.5.3 Placing a Larger Dog into a Run Task 10.5.4 Removing a Large Dog from a Kennel Task 10.6 Lifting Animals Task 10.7 Restraint Procedures for Dogs and Cats Task 10.7.1 General Restraint Task 10.7.2 Head Restraint for Examination or Medications Task 10.7.3 Recumbency Restraint Task 10.7.4 Restraint for Injections Task 10.7.5 Restraint for IV Injections, Venipuncture, and Catheterization Task 10.8 Handling Fractious Patients Task 10.8.1 Fractious Cats Task 10.8.2 Fractious Dogs Task 10.9 Elizabethan Collar, Neck Brace, and Hobbles Task 10.10 Restraint Procedures for Other Species Task 10.10.1 Haltering and Leading a Horse Task 10.10.2 Rabbits Task 10.10.3 Avian Restraint CHAPTER 11 PATIENT CARE I Oreta M. Samples Task 11.1 Medical Records Task 11.1.1 Treatment Plan Task 11.2 Working in the Treatment Room Task 11.3 Examination Room Preparation Task 11.4 Patient Discharge or Hospitalization Task 11.5 Meeting a Patient’s Basic Needs Task 11.5.1 Environmental Considerations Task 11.5.2 Feeding the Hospitalized Patient Task 11.5.3 Water Availability and Consumption Task 11.5.4 Socialization and Exercise Task 11.5.5 In–Hospital Grooming Task 11.6 Caring for the Feral or Quarantined Animal CHAPTER 12 PATIENT CARE II Paula Pattengale Task 12.1 Grooming of Outpatients Task 12.2 Coat Grooming Tools Task 12.3 Ear Cleaning Task 12.4 Nail Trimming Task 12.5 Expressing Anal Sacs Task 12.6 Bathing and Dipping Task 12.7 Clipper Maintenance Task 12.8 Clipping a Bird’s Flight Feathers Task 12.9 Administration of Medication Task 12.9.1 Administration of Medication: Oral Task 12.9.2 Administering Medication: Aural Task 12.9.3 Administering Medication: Topical Medications Task 12.9.4 Administering Medication: Ophthalmic Task 12.9.5 Administration of Medications: Parenteral Task 12.9.6 Filling Syringes Task 12.10 Mixing Vaccines Task 12.11 Daily Dental Care CHAPTER 13 PATIENT CARE III Natalie Clawsen Task 13.1 Vital Signs Task 13.1.1 Determining the Body Weight and the Body Condition Score Task 13.1.2 Determining the Respiratory Rate Task 13.1.3 Determining the Pulse and the Heart Rate Task 13.1.4 Determining the Core Body Temperature Task 13.2 Pain Evaluation and Monitoring Task 13.3 Sexing Animals Task 13.3.1 Sexing a Cat Task 13.3.2 Sexing a Rabbit Task 13.3.3 Sexing Rats, Mice, Hamsters, and Gerbils Task 13.3.4 Sexing a Guinea Pig Task 13.4 Monitoring IV Fluid Administration and IV Catheter Maintenance Task 13.4.1 Preparation of a Patient for IV Catheterization Task 13.4.2 Maintain Catheter Patency, Site, and Bandage Task 13.5 Wound Care and Bandaging Task 13.5.1 Cleaning a Wound Task 13.5.2 Applying a Simple Bandage Task 13.5.3 Removing a Simple Bandage Task 13.6 Emergency Support Task 13.6.1 Maintenance of a Crash Cart and Emergency Station Task 13.6.2 Assisting Effectively during a Patient Emergency Task 13.7 Veterinary Hospice Care Task 13.7.1 Support of a Patient’s Emotional Well–Being Task 13.7.2 Bedding and Recumbency Changes Task 13.8 Euthanasia Task 13.8.1 Preparation for Euthanasia Task 13.8.2 Role during the Process of Euthanasia Task 13.8.3 Follow–Up after Euthanasia CHAPTER 14 LABORATORY SKILLS EloyesHill and Teresa Sonsthagen Task 14.1 Maintenance of the Binocular Microscope Task 14.2 Using the Centrifuge Task 14.3 Calibrating the Refractometer Task 14.4 Identification and Sampling for Ectoparasites Task 14.4.1 Preparation of an Ectoparasite Sample Collection Tray Task 14.5 Identification and Sampling for Endoparasites Task 14.6 Collection of Feces Task 14.7 Examination of Feces Task 14.7.1 Preparation of the Fecal Smear Task 14.7.2 Standard Fecal Flotation Task 14.8 Blood Collection and Handling Task 14.8.1 Components of a Blood Sample Task 14.8.2 Complete Blood Count Task 14.8.3 Preparing the Blood Smear Task 14.8.4 Staining the Blood Smear Task 14.8.5 Packed Cell Volume Task 14.8.6 Plasma Protein Determination Task 14.9 Blood Chemistry and Electrolyte Determinations Task 14.10 Using Serological Test Kits Task 14.11 Urine Collection Task 14.12 Urinalysis Task 14.13 Microbiology: Sample Collection Task 14.13.1 The Gram Stain Task 14.13.2 Inoculation of Media Task 14.13.3 Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing Task 14.14 Necropsy: Preparation and Follow–Up Task 14.14.1 Preparing Samples for Shipment to the Reference Laboratory CHAPTER 15 DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Teresa Sonsthagen Task 15.1 Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging Task 15.2 Radiation Safety Task 15.3 Preparation for Radiographic Procedure Task 15.3.1 Preparation: Radiography Log  Task 15.3.2 Preparation: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Task 15.3.3 Preparation: Using the Calipers Task 15.3.4 Preparation: Setting Exposure Factors Using Technique Charts Task 15.3.5 Preparation: Cassette Selection and Film Identification Task 15.3.6 Procedure: Taking a Radiograph—Patient Positioning Task 15.4 Developing Radiographic Film Task 15.4.1 Film Handling Task 15.4.2 Developing Film Task 15.5 Film Filing Task 15.6 Darkroom Maintenance Task 15.7 Diagnostic Ultrasonography CHAPTER 16 ENDOSCOPY Oreta M. Samples ask 16.1 Endoscope Instrument ask 16.2 Endoscopy Preparation ask 16.3 Endoscopy: Postprocedure CHAPTER 17 DENTAL SKILLS FOR THE VETERINARY ASSISTANT Mary L. Berg Task 17.1 The Assistant’s Role in Veterinary Dentistry Task 17.2 Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Maintenance Task 17.3 Daily Dental Care Task 17.4 Charting the Oral Examination Task 17.5 Dental Anatomy Task 17.6 Estimation of Age Based on Tooth Eruption Task 17.7 A Dental Prophylaxis Can Be Hazardous to Your Health! Task 17.8 How to Clean Teeth Task 17.9 Basics of Pocket Pet Dentistry Task 17.10 Intraoral Radiography Task 17.10.1 Patient Positioning during Dental Radiography Task 17.11 Dental Patient Discharge Instructions CHAPTER 18 PRE– AND PERISURGICAL SKILLS Elizabeth Brotherton, Paula Pattengale, and Teresa Sonsthagen Task 18.1 Aseptic Technique Task 18.2 Surgical Suite Maintenance Task 18.3 Communication with Health–Care Team Members Task 18.3.1 Medical Records Task 18.3.2 Patient Anesthetic Record Task 18.3.3 Surgery Logbook Task 18.3.4 Controlled Substance Log Task 18.4 Preanesthetic Patient Identification and Preparation Task 18.5 Induction of Anesthesia Task 18.6 Anesthetic Equipment and Anesthetic Machine Setup Task 18.7 Surgical Site Preparation Task 18.8 Surgical Packs in Presurgical Period Task 18.8.1 Suture Materials, Needles, and Scalpels ask 18.9 Gloving and Glove Packs ask 18.10 Frequently Performed Surgical Procedures CHAPTER 19 POSTOPERATIVE TECHNIQUES Teresa Sonsthage Task 19.1 Postanesthetic Patient Care Task 19.1.1 Extubation Task 19.1.2 Emergencies in the Postanesthetic Period Task 19.2 Postoperative Patient Care Task 19.2.1 Client Communication Task 19.2.2 Suture and Staple Removal Task 19.3 Sterilization and Sterilizers Task 19.4 Cleaning and Preparing Instruments and Supplies Task 19.5 Identifying Surgical Instruments Task 19.6 Surgical Pack Assembly Task 19.7 Postoperative Surgery Room Cleaning CHAPTER 20 PHARMACY SKILLS Jennifer Sterling Task 20.1 “Five Patient Rights” Task 20.2 Reading a Prescription and Determining How Much to Dispense Task 20.3 Information Contained on the Primary Container or Packing Task 20.4 Prescription Labeling Task 20.5 Prescription Packaging Task 20.6 How to Use a Pill Counting Tray Task 20.7 Handling Medications and Controlled Substances Task 20.8 Explaining Prescriptions to the Owner CHAPTER 21 VETERINARY PRACTICE ROUTINES Paula Pattengale Task 21.1 Wellness Programs Task 21.2 Using Practice Protocols ask 21.3 Inventory Control Task 21.4 In–House Communications Task 21.5 Client Communication Task 21.6 Letter Writing APPENDICES APPENDIX A: SCANS Competencies and Foundation Skills APPENDIX B: Suffixes, Prefixes, and Anatomical Terms (Roots) APPENDIX C: Directional Terms APPENDIX D: Metric System and Table of Equivalents PPENDIX E: Common Name, Genus Name, Scientific Name, and Gender Term for Common Species APPENDIX F: Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice APPENDIX G: Normal Vital Signs APPENDIX H: Body Condition Score APPENDIX I: Blood Collection Tube Types APPENDIX J: Blood Collection Protocol APPENDIX K: Pain Scale for Cats Glossary Index

• ISBN: 978-1-118-44078-0
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 656
• Fecha Publicación: 26/03/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés