Deck 5

Question 1

briefly explain the steps for fashioning a muzzle out of gauze roll bandage

Answer 1

1. tie a large loop in the middle of a large piece of bandage
2. approaching the dog from the side, slip the loop over the dog’s neck
3. tighten the loop and bring the gauze edges under the dog’s neck
4. cross the ends and pull them behind the dog’s neck
5. tie the ends in a half bow or slip known for quick removal

Question 2

name 2 reasons for leading dogs on leashes in a veterinary office

Answer 2

1. to aid in restraint

2. to prevent animal-to-animal contact in the waiting room

Question 3

what is the minimum weight of a dog requiring two people to lift it?

Answer 3

50 pounds

Question 4

true or false? a training collar is most appropriate for everyday home use

Answer 4

false

Question 5

what is a type of dog restraint you would use to give a routine injection?

Answer 5

sitting restraint

Question 6

true or false? you should remove a mother dog from the examination room before the treatment or examination of her puppies

Answer 6

true

Question 7

for a cat that won’t stand or sit during a routine physical examination, what restraint method should be used instead?

Answer 7

a cat should be restrained by placing one hand on its shoulders, the other hand on its hips, and pressing the cat firmly but gently down against the table

Question 8

true or false? a somewhat enclosed environment tends to make cats agitated and eager for escape

Answer 8

false

Question 9

what is the best distracting technique for a cat undergoing jugular venipuncture?

Answer 9

tapping its nose

Question 10

one of the most common cat venipuncture sites is the __ vein, located along the front of the cat’s foreleg

Answer 10

cephalic

Question 11

the loose skin on the back of a cat’s neck is known as the __, and can be grasped to pick up a cat

Answer 11

scruff

Question 12

true or false? a cat’s major defense against pain is scratching

Answer 12

false

Question 13

when holding a bird, your goal is to make sure that the bird can’t __, __, __, or __ __

Answer 13

fly, bite, scratch, or become injured

Question 14

true or false? you should pick up a mouse by the very tip of its tail, where it’s least likely to hurt

Answer 14

false

Question 15

true or false? since hamsters are nocturnal and sound sleepers, the best time to pick up a hamster is during the day when it’s fast asleep

Answer 15

false

Question 16

true or false? the best way to get a retracted turtle out of its shell is to rub the head opening of the shell lightly with your right index finger

Answer 16

false

Question 17

which animal is a good jumper and escape artist when handling?

Answer 17

gerbil

Question 18

what animal do you need to avoid “fur slip” when handling?

Answer 18

chinchilla

Question 19

what animal, once it bites, holds on when handling?

Answer 19

ferret

Question 20

what animal can you injure its lungs by pressing down on its back and shoulders when handling?

Answer 20

guinea pig

Question 21

what animal can break its own spine by kicking when handling?

Answer 21

rabbit

Question 22

true or false? the correct way to approach a horse is from its left side, speaking reassuringly in low tones, and carefully observing the horse’s body language

Answer 22

true

Question 23

most cattle restraint is aimed at restricting the animal’s ability to move its __

Answer 23

head

Question 24

true or false? horses can’t see what’s directly in front of them or directly behind them

Answer 24

true

Question 25

you must be careful to prevent injury when handling sheep, as they have fragile __ __ and thin, delicate skin

Answer 25

skeletal systems

Question 26

what restraint device helps place an enclosed animal on its side?

Answer 26

casting rope

Question 27

what restraint device keeps a horse’s attention on its nose?

Answer 27

chain shank

Question 28

what restraint device is one of the oldest and simplest horse restraints that stimulates a horse’s nerves?

Answer 28

lip twitch

Question 29

what restraint device restricts side-to-side head movement?

Answer 29

cross tie