Full Description
Reinforce your understanding of veterinary technology! Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 11th Edition, this workbook provides exercises and questions designed to help you review and remember the concepts, techniques, and responsibilities of the veterinary technician. Learning activities include matching exercises, true-or-false and multiple-choice questions, photo quizzes, and case studies that challenge you to apply your knowledge to clinical practice. It's the comprehensive review you need to improve test scores and prepare for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®).
NEW! Updated exercises reflect the new content in the McCurnin's textbook
Case studies challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world clinical practice scenarios
Engaging activities include:
Definitions of key terms
Comprehension exercises
Matching, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions
Photo-based quizzes
Dosage calculations
Contents
PART ONE: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY: AN OVERVIEW
1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics
2. Veterinary Practice Management
3. Veterinary Medical Records
4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals
PART TWO: PATIENT MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION
5. Animal Behavior
6. Restraint and Handling of Animals
7. History and Physical Examination
8. Preventive Health Programs
9. Animal Nutrition
10. Animal Reproduction
PART THREE: CLINICAL SCIENCES
11. Hematology and Cytology
12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis
13. Parasitology
14. Clinical Microbiology
15. Diagnostic Imaging
16. Basic Necropsy Procedures
PART FOUR: MEDICAL NURSING
17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques
18. Small Animal Medical Nursing
19. Large Animal Medical Nursing
20. Veterinary Oncology
21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals
22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals
23. Rehabilitation and Integrative Medical Nursing
PART FIVE: EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE
24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine
25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
26. Toxicology
27. Wound Management and Bandaging
PART SIX: ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA, AND PHARMACOLOGY
28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy
29. Pain Management
30. Veterinary Anesthesia
PART SEVEN: SURGICAL NURSING
31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique
32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material
33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing
34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing
35. Veterinary Dentistry
PART EIGHT: END OF LIFE
36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient
37. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia
