What is the difference between a veterinary technician and a veterinary technologist?


A veterinary technician, or animal health technician, is a graduate of a two- or three-year AVMA-accredited program in veterinary technology. The veterinary technician performs under the direction, supervision, and responsibility of the veterinarian and is not allowed to diagnose, prescribe, or perform surgery unless permitted by state regulations.
A veterinary technologist is a graduate of an AVMA-accredited four-year baccalaureate program in veterinary technology.

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A) accreditation. B) standard practices. C) official documentation. D) high-quality output.

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What is the most common problem with the use of bag-valve-mask resuscitators?

a. Equipment failure b. Nosocomial infection c. Pulmonary barotrauma d. Pulmonary hemorrhage

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When blood vessels decrease in diameter, the blood pressure:

A. increases. B. decreases. C. remains the same. D. decreases sharply.

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Which of the following reflects the inside of the mouth and throat for examination purposes? 

A. Sphygmomanometer B. Laryngeal mirror C. Nasal speculum D. Otoscope E. Ophthalmoscope

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