Final Exam Flashcards
What are the 2 things that make something a hazard?
Causes injury or death or pollutes
What are the four types of hazards? Give an example of each
Biological, physical, chemical, zoonotic
What are at least 5 ways we practice safety in the lab?
Hair tied back, closed-toe shoes, no running or horseplay, no large pieces of jewelry, no headphones/earbuds, cleaning spills promptly, frequent handwashing, wet floor signs when mopping, use step stool, never mix chemicals
Proper cleaning is essential for what?
Animal health
What does correct sanitation prevent?
Spread of disease
What is the message we are sending when our animal habitats are not cleaned properly?
They are not receiving good quality care
Explain the difference between basic and thorough cleaning. Give 2 examples of each.
Basic is done daily – examples are: taking out the trash, sweeping, washing dishes, freshening up habitats, wiping down counters. Thorough happens weekly – examples are: completely sanitizing habitats, vacuuming, mopping, taking inventory and tidying up messy spaces
What are the colors of each type of scrubber and what is each used for?
Yellow - food and water related items
Blue - items in contact with urine, feces, and reptiles
Green - used with bleach product to clean sinks/tubs
What is important to remember about multi-purpose cleaners?
Never used on surfaces or items animals will be in contact with
What has to be done with concentrates before they are used and why?
Diluted with water, it is too strong to be used full strength and could be hazardous
List necessary items in a reptile habitat.
Water, substrate, hut/hide, heat source, activity/enrichment items
What type of eaters are reptiles?
May be carnivores, omnivores, insectivores, herbivores
What is the main difference between taking care of a reptile versus a mammal?
Reptiles are not able to maintain their own body heat and require warm and cool areas, they also carry salmonella
Which classroom animals require hay in their diet?
Rabbit, chinchilla, guinea pig
What is an important part of every animal habitat besides water?
Enrichment/activity items
Why should caged pets ALWAYS have access to water?
They are not able to seek it out themselves if they need it