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I went to the store and bought $116 worth of groceries. Our sales tax rate is 9%. Calculate the amount of sales tax and my total, rounding to two decimal places. Tax = [blank1] Total cost = [blank2]

What number is 68% of 210?

One serving of granola has 116 g of carbohydrates which is 32% of the recommended daily amount. What is the total recommended daily amount of carbohydrates? Round decimals to 2 decimal places.

I bought a new pair of shoes for 30% off. The original price of the shoes was $68. What is the discount and the final sale price (without tax)? Discount = [blank1] Final price = [blank2]

Which is the better buy? Find the unit price to decide. Choose only the appropriate letter. A: Peanut butter: 40 oz for $6.97 B: Peanut butter: 16 oz for $3.12

After identifying several businesses that match her interests, Megan formulated a résumé and cover letter tailored specifically to each one. She identified the person responsible for hiring in each company and addressed her cover letter to that individual. Megan went to the college website for job seeking information from the Career Center. This site had examples of cover letters applicable to various situations. 

What is a résumé? What purpose does it serve? Is there a specific format that is best? 

Megan knew that other than her lab and externship experience, she didn’t have any experience in the field. However, she knew she had several transferable skills and abilities that would convince the employer she was the right person for the job. She wrote down the skills she considered important to the employer and then thought of examples from her history which would demonstrate she had these abilities. Megan visited the quintcareers.com website again for examples.

Below are the learning objectives for chapter 1. Pick one learning objective and show me what you know.   2. Describe the events from 1963 to 2019 that led to the development of modern veterinary technology in the United States and Canada.3. Describe the educational and credentialing requirements established in most states and provinces for entry into the profession of veterinary technology.4. Explain the structure, format, and scheduling of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).5. List the six features that characterize a profession.6. Describe the five steps of the veterinary technician practice model.7. Describe the scope of practice for veterinary technicians and list five duties performed only by veterinarians.8. Describe areas of responsibility for veterinary technicians in clinical practice.9. List the members of the veterinary health care team and describe their respective roles; include a list of the veterinary technician academies recognized by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA) in your definition of veterinary technician specialist.10. Describe professional appearance, conduct, and communication.11. Name the organizations represented by the acronyms AVMA, CVMA, CVTEA, NAVTA, AAVSB, and RVTTC and describe their roles in the education and credentialing of veterinary technicians.12. Describe professional ethics.13. Differentiate between statutes (laws) and regulations.14. Describe the role of state boards in the credentialing of veterinary professionals.15. List possible grounds for disciplinary action by state or provincial boards, list three levels of supervision defined in the NAVTA Model Rules and Regulations, and describe how these levels affect the veterinary technician’s scope of practice.16. Describe steps and possible sanctions carried out during disciplinary action against a licensee.17. Describe how laws related to labor, medical waste, controlled substances, and animals relate to the profession of veterinary technology.18. Name and describe laws that are specific to Canada regarding animals.

Below are the learning objectives for chapter 5. Pick one learning objective and show me what you know. 2. Explain why behavior problems can be life threatening to pets.3. Summarize the veterinary technician’s role in supporting behavioral health.4. Describe how and when learning occurs in animals.5. Understand the mechanisms and possible applications for: a. Classical conditioning and counterconditioningb. Desensitizationc. Operant conditioningd. Applied behavior analysis 6. Recognize and protect against common problems with the use of punishment.7. Understand the role of animal development in animal behavior.8. Describe, identify, and respond to body language signals of canine, feline, equine, bovine, and small ruminant patients.9. Understand and counsel clients and fellow-professionals in meeting the behavioral and social needs of animals in their care.10. Recognize how to prevent and screen for the three most common unwanted behaviors in dogs and cats.11. Recognize common behavior concerns in equine, bovine, and small ruminant patients.12. Identify and immediately triage behavior emergencies in canine, feline, equine, and ruminant patients.13. Describe how patients learn in the veterinary setting, and what technicians can do to influence the learning experience. 14. Define the fundamentals of Fear FreeTM Veterinary Care for canine and feline patients. a. Determine a numeric FAS (Fear, Anxiety, and Stress) score.b. Apply Considerate Approach before and during patient interactions and handling.c. Use Touch Gradient to create a more relaxed and safer handling experience.d. Describe the use of Gentle Control to stabilize and restrain patients.e. Describe what information should be included in Emotional Medical Records