Handling & Restraint 2 Flashcards
3 major types of restraint?
Manual, Mechanical, and chemical
What is the most desired restraint?
Manual
This type of restraint distressed the animal the least?
Manual
What is an acrylic rodent restrainer used for?
a clear plastic tube with holes drilled into it to hold a small rodent
Describe what a bull staff is and how it is used
a long metal rod with a large hook at one end which clips to a nose ring for head restraint
How is a casting rope used?
Used to place an enclosed animal on its side
What is a cat bag?
a bag with zippers designed to enclose the cats feet and head to prevent scratching and biting
What type of species would you use a catching hook on?
Chickens and turkeys
What are restraint gloves made of?
Heavy gauntlet type, made of leather too heavy for a cat to bite through
The best place to apply a twitch on a horse?
The horse’s muzzle (Lip) to distract a horse with a small amount of pain
How would you hold small pigs receiving an injection?
Holding the pig by its rear lets, its head between your knees, its back is between your legs and front end is touching the ground
How is a dog restrained for a venipuncture?
Positioned on sternum with forelegs extending off the table. Using one hand to hold the muzzle pointing it toward the ceiling, and using the other hand to hold the legs
The fetal hold should never be used on?
Overweight cats; can injure their spine
What should you avoid before opening a bird cage?
Shut off fans, close winders & doors, remove toys and perches from its cage and block the cage door with a towel
What is the best way to restrain a sheep for a minor tech procedure?
One arm around the neck, other around and under, resting back again legs, gently tllt back onto the rump
What is the best way to break a biting ferrets grip?
Place the ferret under running water
What is the least desirable type of restraint?
Chemical restraint
What type of behavior needs reassurance?
Fearful behavior
Aggressive dogs can become even for aggressive when you do what?
Stare directly at them
How do you handle an injured dog?
Calmly and gently
What are the signs a cat is ready to strike?
Vocalized with more then a purr, pulls back ears against its head, and twitch tail slowly
What are the tools to catch a cat?
Net, restraint gloves, blanket, scruff, and snare
How do you restrain a cat for IM injection?
Lateral recumbency holding the feet and stretching out
What’s the most traumatic venipuncture for cats?
Jugular
What are the ways you can use to distract cats?
Scratching its ears, stroking, and tap with pen
When a cat is fractious, what vein should you use?
Medial femoral
Which of the following is an animal restrain category?
a) Electrical
b) Passive
c) Mechanical
d) Biological
C - mechanical
When moving around a horse you should?
always let the horse know where you are
What is the best restraint to use on a dog trying to bite during an examination?
A muzzle
What mechanical devices used to restraint cats?
Towels, bags, gloves, cat muzzles
What are the 3 sites used for venipuncture in a dog?
Saphenous Vein, Cephalic Vein, and Jugular Vein
Who can authorize the use of chemical restraint?
Veterinarian
Who can authorize the use of chemical restraint?
Veterinarian
The most common way of restraining dairy cows is with a?
a halter
How do you keep a dog in a standing position?
Placing your arm under the dogs abdomen, in front of its rear legs
How do you properly restrain a rat?
Grasp the rat around the lower jaw and support its hindquarters
One method of restraining a goat is by place it in?
On its side
What is the maximum weight of an animal that a technician should be able to life on his or her own?
50lbs
A nose lead or nose tons are used to?
Restraint the animals head
When restraining a rabbit, its important to remember they are?
Delicate and easily injured
What are the 3 veins used for venipuncture in cats?
Cephalic vein, Femoral vein, and Jugular vein
When restraining a mouse, it is best to control the mouse’s ?
Scruff and tail
