Deck 6 Flashcards
what restraint device is a leather strap fastened around the leg to restrict movement?
hobble
what restraint device is large metal tongs that squeeze the nasal septum?
nose lead
what restraint device is a narrow enclosure that immobilizes an animal for treatment?
stock
true or false? you can safely carry a chicken from its feet with its head facing the ground
true
true or false? goats require very little special handling equipment because their behavior is so predictable
false
flat, shieldlike pieces of plastic or plywood that direct pigs into and enclosure are known as __
hurdles
briefly explain the steps for restraining a goat on its side
- position yourself alongside the goat
- reach one arm over the goat’s back and one arm over the goat’s neck
- grasp the legs closest to your body, lifting up. this will force the goat to its side
true or false? to capture a piglet, try to grab it by its tail to immobilize the animal
false
name two reasons for restraining fowl
fowl need to be restrained for vaccination or for blood collection purposes
the least desirable method of restraint for a cat is…
using a tranquilizer to calm the cat
what should you avoid doing before opening a bird’s cage?
turning on an exhaust fan so the bird doesn’t overheat
the best place to apply a chain twitch to a horse…
the horse’s upper lip
when holding a horse for examination, always stand on the…
same side as the veterinarian
mechanical restraint aids should be cleaned…
after each use
what is the correct and safest method of picking up a hamster?
grasp the loose skin on the back of its neck
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?
a small pig receiving an injection
for jugular venipuncture, a dog should be restrained…
with its forelegs off the table
the fetal hold should never be used on…
overweight cats
rubber-tipped forceps can be used to…
transport a gerbil to another cage
when returning a rabbit to its cage, it’s best to position the animal…
facing toward you so its rear legs go in first
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?
chemical restraint
a __ is a long tubular handle with a thick retractable wire inside it
head snare
the primary purpose of muzzling a dog is to…
prevent it from biting
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?
turkey
for minor technical procedures, sheep are best restrained by…
tilting them onto their rump
a __ has a loop at one end tied with a slipknot and is used to help restrain a captured pig’s head
snubbing rope
when properly applied to a dog, the loose end of the training collar will be…
over the back at the top of the dog’s neck
to break a biting ferret’s grip, it’s best to…
place the ferret under running water
if a dog requires more restraint than you can get with a sitting position, what other restraint would you use?
sternal recumbency
