Workbook for McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 11th Edition

by Oreta M. Samples, DHSc, MPH, BS, AAS, RVT and Paige A. Allen, MS, RVT

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ISBN: 9780443281068

Publication Date: 04-22-2025

Page Count: 472

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Reinforce student understanding of veterinary technology! Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, Eleventh Edition, this workbook provides exercises and questions designed to help your students 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 let students apply their knowledge to clinical practice. It’s the comprehensive review that students need to improve test scores and prepare for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE^®).

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Key Features
- NEW! Updated exercises reflect the new content in the McCurnin's textbook
- Case studies challenge students to apply their 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
Authors

Oreta M. Samples, DHSc, MPH, BS, AAS, RVT, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Science and Public Health, Program Coordinator, MPH Program, Department of Veterinary Science, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia; AVA Sub-Review Committee, Editorial Board - AVTA Journal, National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America, Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA and Paige A. Allen, MS, RVT, Veterinary Nursing Program, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, USA
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