Handling And Restraint

Question 0

Define manual restraint.

Answer 0

Simply using your hands to hold the animal in the desired position.

Question 1

Three major categories of restraint techniques:

Answer 1

1) Manual
2) Mechanical
3) Chemical

Question 2

Define mechanical restraint.

Answer 2

Employs such equipment as leashes, collars, restraint bags, and poles.

Question 3

Define chemical restraints.

Answer 3

Sedatives, tranquilizers, and anesthetics.

Question 4

Always use the _____ _____ _____ to keep an animal in position.

Answer 4

Proper animal restraint

Question 5

Veterinary professionals regard ____ restraint as the least desirable method because it can mask symptoms and interfere with diagnostic testing.

Answer 5

Chemical

Question 6

A dog shouldn’t wear a muzzle if it:

Answer 6

Shows signs of breathing problems or chest injury.

Question 7

Occluding a vein for venipuncture:

Answer 7

Allows sufficient blood to pool in the injection site.

Question 8

Name two reasons for leading dogs on leashes in a veterinary office.

Answer 8

1) Aids restraint

2) Prevents contact with other animals

Question 9

The least desirable method of restraint for a cat is:

Answer 9

Using a tranquilizer to calm the cat.

Question 10

Which of the following should you avoid doing before opening a bird’s cage?

Answer 10

Turning on exhaust fans so the bird doesn’t overheat.

Question 11

The best place to apply a chain twitch to a horse is:

Answer 11

The horse’s upper lip.

Question 12

When holding a horse for examination, always stand on the:

Answer 12

Same side as the veterinarian.

Question 13

Mechanical restraint aids should be cleaned:

Answer 13

After each use

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Grasp the loose skin on the back of its neck.

Question 15

You’re correctly holding an animal by its rear legs, it’s head between your knees, it’s back between your legs, and it’s front legs touching the ground. The animal you are holding is a:

Answer 15

Small pig receiving an injection.

Question 16

For jugular venipuncture, a dog should be restrained:

Answer 16

With its forelegs off the table.

Question 17

The fetal hold should never be used on:

Answer 17

Overweight cats

Question 18

Rubber tipped forceps can be used to:

Answer 18

Transport a gerbil to another cage.

Question 19

When returning a rabbit to its cage, it’s best to position the animal:

Answer 19

Facing toward you so it’s rear legs go in first.

Question 20

You place 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 restrain type have you avoided?

Answer 20

Chemical restraint

Question 21

A _____ is a long tubular handle with a thick retractable wire inside it.

Answer 21

Head snare

Question 22

The primary purpose of muzzling a dog is to:

Answer 22

Prevent it from biting.

Question 23

You catch this animal with a catching hook, approach it, wrap your arms around its body, pull it close to your side as you pick it up, and carry it under your arm. You are correctly handling a:

Answer 23

Turkey

Question 24

For minor technical procedures, sheep are best restrained by:

Answer 24

Tilting them onto their rump

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Snubbing rope.

Question 26

When properly applied to a dog, the loose end of the training collar will be:

Answer 26

Over the back at the top of the dog’s neck.

Question 27

To break a biting ferret’s grip, it’s best to:

Answer 27

Place the ferret under running water.

Question 28

If a dog requires more restraint than you can get with a sitting position, which of the following should you use?

Answer 28

Sternal recumbency

Question 29

When is a lip twitch appropriate to use on a horse?

Answer 29

When a horse is undergoing a minor technical procedure.

Question 30

What is a hobble?

Answer 30

A leather strap fastened around a horse’s legs to restrict their movement.

Question 31

Name two other means of making restraint/treatment easier for horses.

Answer 31

Stock

Blindfold

Question 32

Explain the need for humane restraint in a veterinary setting.

Answer 32

To avoid injuries to the pet, the medical staff, and the owner.

Question 33

Discuss the fundamentals of animal restraint.

Answer 33

Manual - using your hands/limbs and minimal force to position/restrain a pet for procedures/exam.
Mechanical - using tools like muzzles, leashes, and rabies poles to restrain pets for procedures; often used on fractious pets; only use when necessary for safe handling
Chemical - pharmaceutical intervention to sedate or immobilize a pet for procedures/exams; most often used on fractious pets; least desirable method.
*Necessary to keep everyone safe from injury, prevent pet escape/injury, and to enable exams/procedures to benefit pet health.

Question 34

Explain the need for humane restraint in a veterinary setting.

Answer 34

To avoid injuries to the pet, the medical staff, and the owner.

Question 35

Discuss the fundamentals of animal restraint.

Answer 35

Manual - using your hands/limbs and minimal force to position/restrain a pet for procedures/exam.
Mechanical - using tools like muzzles, leashes, and rabies poles to restrain pets for procedures; often used on fractious pets; only use when necessary for safe handling
Chemical - pharmaceutical intervention to sedate or immobilize a pet for procedures/exams; most often used on fractious pets; least desirable method.
*Necessary to keep everyone safe from injury, prevent pet escape/injury, and to enable exams/procedures to benefit pet health.