Deck 6

Question 1

what restraint device is a leather strap fastened around the leg to restrict movement?

Answer 1

hobble

Question 2

what restraint device is large metal tongs that squeeze the nasal septum?

Answer 2

nose lead

Question 3

what restraint device is a narrow enclosure that immobilizes an animal for treatment?

Answer 3

stock

Question 4

true or false? you can safely carry a chicken from its feet with its head facing the ground

Answer 4

true

Question 5

true or false? goats require very little special handling equipment because their behavior is so predictable

Answer 5

false

Question 6

flat, shieldlike pieces of plastic or plywood that direct pigs into and enclosure are known as __

Answer 6

hurdles

Question 7

briefly explain the steps for restraining a goat on its side

Answer 7

1. position yourself alongside the goat
2. reach one arm over the goat’s back and one arm over the goat’s neck
3. grasp the legs closest to your body, lifting up. this will force the goat to its side

Question 8

true or false? to capture a piglet, try to grab it by its tail to immobilize the animal

Answer 8

false

Question 9

name two reasons for restraining fowl

Answer 9

fowl need to be restrained for vaccination or for blood collection purposes

Question 10

the least desirable method of restraint for a cat is…

Answer 10

using a tranquilizer to calm the cat

Question 11

what should you avoid doing before opening a bird’s cage?

Answer 11

turning on an exhaust fan so the bird doesn’t overheat

Question 12

the best place to apply a chain twitch to a horse…

Answer 12

the horse’s upper lip

Question 13

when holding a horse for examination, always stand on the…

Answer 13

same side as the veterinarian

Question 14

mechanical restraint aids should be cleaned…

Answer 14

after each use

Question 15

what is the correct and safest method of picking up a hamster?

Answer 15

grasp the loose skin on the back of its neck

Question 16

what animal is restrained correctly by holding it by its rear legs, its head between your knees, its back between your legs, and its front legs touching the ground?

Answer 16

a small pig receiving an injection

Question 17

for jugular venipuncture, a dog should be restrained…

Answer 17

with its forelegs off the table

Question 18

the fetal hold should never be used on…

Answer 18

overweight cats

Question 19

rubber-tipped forceps can be used to…

Answer 19

transport a gerbil to another cage

Question 20

when returning a rabbit to its cage, it’s best to position the animal…

Answer 20

facing toward you so its rear legs go in first

Question 21

you placed a slip leash and collar on a dog, carry the dog to an examination table, and hold the dog in the appropriate positions for examination and treatment. what restraint type have you avoided?

Answer 21

chemical restraint

Question 22

a __ is a long tubular handle with a thick retractable wire inside it

Answer 22

head snare

Question 23

the primary purpose of muzzling a dog is to…

Answer 23

prevent it from biting

Question 24

what animal is correctly handled when you use a catching hook, approach it, wrap your arm around its body, pull it close to your side as you pick it up, and carry it under your arm?

Answer 24

turkey

Question 25

for minor technical procedures, sheep are best restrained by…

Answer 25

tilting them onto their rump

Question 26

a __ has a loop at one end tied with a slipknot and is used to help restrain a captured pig’s head

Answer 26

snubbing rope

Question 27

when properly applied to a dog, the loose end of the training collar will be…

Answer 27

over the back at the top of the dog’s neck

Question 28

to break a biting ferret’s grip, it’s best to…

Answer 28

place the ferret under running water

Question 29

if a dog requires more restraint than you can get with a sitting position, what other restraint would you use?

Answer 29

sternal recumbency