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1. 1How does Indiana law define the basic role of a registered veterinary technician?

   1. A. A person registered to work under direct or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian
   2. B. A student assigned duties by veterinary-technology faculty
   3. C. An unregistered person working under an RVT's direct supervision
   4. D. A veterinarian receiving advice from another professional

   Answer: A

   Explanation: IC 25-38.1-1-13 defines an RVT as "a veterinary technician registered under this article to work under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian." A matches that statutory role.

   Reference: 2025 Indiana Code Html — IC 25-38.1-1-13 [ZIP member: 2025-Indiana-Code-html/2025_Indiana_Code_HTML/25.html]

2. 2What minimum age does Indiana require for registration as a veterinary technician?

   1. A. 18 years
   2. B. 19 years
   3. C. 20 years
   4. D. 21 years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The statute requires an applicant to "be at least eighteen (18) years of age." Therefore, the minimum is 18.

   Reference: 2025 Indiana Code Html — IC 25-38.1-3-6(3) [ZIP member: 2025-Indiana-Code-html/2025_Indiana_Code_HTML/25.html]

3. 3During working hours, what identification must an Indiana RVT wear?

   1. A. An employer-approved mark identifying the practice
   2. B. A board-approved mark identifying the person as an RVT
   3. C. A client-approved mark identifying the assigned patient
   4. D. An AAVSB-approved mark identifying the examination passed

   Answer: B

   Explanation: An RVT "must wear a unique mark of identification on the technician's clothing that is approved by the board and that identifies the technician as a registered veterinary technician."

   Reference: 2025 Indiana Code Html — IC 25-38.1-4-1(a) [ZIP member: 2025-Indiana-Code-html/2025_Indiana_Code_HTML/25.html]

4. 4Which duty does IC 25-38.1-5-1(a) specifically assign the board concerning an impaired veterinary health care provider?

   1. A. Assist in rehabilitation of the impaired provider
   2. B. Receive an immediate-danger report from the rehabilitation program
   3. C. Use program noncompliance information in a proper proceeding
   4. D. Administer the impaired-provider fund through the state board

   Answer: A

   Explanation: IC 25-38.1-5-1(a) states: "The board shall assist in the rehabilitation of an impaired veterinary health care provider." Rehabilitation assistance is therefore a board duty.

   Reference: 2025 Indiana Code Html — IC 25-38.1-5-1(a) [ZIP member: 2025-Indiana-Code-html/2025_Indiana_Code_HTML/25.html]

5. 5What is Indiana's express standard for an RVT's professional competence in assigned duties?

   1. A. The care personally preferred by the supervising veterinarian in every case
   2. B. Reasonable care and diligence ordinarily exercised by the profession in similar cases under like conditions
   3. C. The emergency-service availability standard that applies to a veterinary facility
   4. D. The continuing-education standard that applies during each renewal period

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 888 IAC 1.1-2-1 states: "A registered veterinary technician is professionally competent if, in the performance of his assigned duties, he exercises the reasonable care and diligence ordinarily exercised by members of his profession in similar cases under like conditions." Thus professional competence is measured against comparable professional practice, not a facility, renewal, or individual-preference standard.

   Reference: Title 888, ARTICLE 1.1. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE | IARP — 888 IAC 1.1-2-1

6. 6Under the board's current fine rule, what is the default fine when no statutory maximum is set?

   1. A. $100
   2. B. $500
   3. C. $1,000
   4. D. $5,000

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 888 IAC 1.1-3-5(a) states: "If no statutory maximum is set, the fine is set at one thousand dollars ($1,000)." Therefore the default is $1,000.

   Reference: Title 888, ARTICLE 1.1. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE | IARP — 888 IAC 1.1-3-5(a)

7. 7A veterinarian dispenses therapy without establishing a VCPR. Under Indiana practice standards, what may result?

   1. A. A finding of incompetent practice and discipline
   2. B. A finding that adequate emergency coverage was automatically arranged
   3. C. A finding that the client became responsible for clinical judgments
   4. D. A finding that an RVT acquired independent prescribing authority

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 888 IAC 1.1-5-1 permits an incompetence finding and discipline if a veterinarian "Dispenses or prescribes drugs or therapy unless a veterinarian-client-patient relationship has been established." Thus A states the possible consequence.

   Reference: Title 888, ARTICLE 1.1. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE | IARP — 888 IAC 1.1-5-1(2)

8. 8How many CE hours must an Indiana RVT complete for biennial registration renewal?

   1. A. 8
   2. B. 12
   3. C. 16
   4. D. 40

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule says RVTs "shall complete sixteen (16) hours of CE in the area of veterinary medicine" for biennial renewal.

   Reference: Title 888, ARTICLE 1.1. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE | IARP — 888 IAC 1.1-10-1(b)

9. 9Once an RVT's inactive-status request is approved, what is waived during inactive status?

   1. A. All disciplinary jurisdiction
   2. B. Renewal fee and continuing education requirements
   3. C. The ban on practicing
   4. D. All reactivation requirements

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule states: "The fee and continuing education requirements are waived when a request for inactive status is submitted to and approved by the board."

   Reference: Title 888, ARTICLE 1.1. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE | IARP — 888 IAC 1.1-11-3(b)

10. 10Which activity is included in Indiana's definition of practicing veterinary medicine?

    1. A. Providing a diagnosis of an animal condition
    2. B. Administering treatment at a veterinarian's direction under direct supervision
    3. C. Performing equine massage therapy without diagnosing a condition
    4. D. Recording treatment already directed by the supervising veterinarian

    Answer: A

    Explanation: IC 25-38.1-1-12(a)(4) includes "providing the diagnosis, treatment, correction, or prevention of any disease, defect, injury, deformity, pain, or condition of animals." Diagnosing is therefore veterinary practice.

    Reference: 2025 Indiana Code Html — IC 25-38.1-1-12(a)(1) [ZIP member: 2025-Indiana-Code-html/2025_Indiana_Code_HTML/25.html]