Question

Which of the following statements related to the authorized scope of practice for veterinary technicians is false?

A. Every state has a different authorized scope of practice for veterinary technicians
B. The United States federal government has an established scope of practice that dictates what all veterinary technicians can and cannot do
C. When a violation occurs, the licensing board will determine whether the violation occurred out of lack of understanding of or disregard for the scope of practice
D. Both A and C are false

Answer 1

The correct statement is B. The United States federal government does not have an established scope of practice for veterinary technicians

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is B. The United States federal government has an established scope of practice that dictates what all veterinary technicians can and cannot do. This statement is false. While every state has its own authorized scope of practice for veterinary technicians (Option A), the United States federal government does not establish a unified scope of practice for veterinary technicians (Option B). Instead, the scope of practice is determined at the state level. When a violation occurs, the licensing board (not the federal government) will determine whether the violation occurred out of lack of understanding or disregard for the scope of practice (Option C).