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Handling & Restraint 2 Flashcards

1
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3 major types of restraint?

A

Manual, Mechanical, and chemical

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2
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What is the most desired restraint?

A

Manual

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3
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This type of restraint distressed the animal the least?

A

Manual

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4
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What is an acrylic rodent restrainer used for?

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a clear plastic tube with holes drilled into it to hold a small rodent

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5
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Describe what a bull staff is and how it is used

A

a long metal rod with a large hook at one end which clips to a nose ring for head restraint

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6
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How is a casting rope used?

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Used to place an enclosed animal on its side

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7
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What is a cat bag?

A

a bag with zippers designed to enclose the cats feet and head to prevent scratching and biting

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8
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What type of species would you use a catching hook on?

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Chickens and turkeys

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9
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What are restraint gloves made of?

A

Heavy gauntlet type, made of leather too heavy for a cat to bite through

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10
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The best place to apply a twitch on a horse?

A

The horse’s muzzle (Lip) to distract a horse with a small amount of pain

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11
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How would you hold small pigs receiving an injection?

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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

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12
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How is a dog restrained for a venipuncture?

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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

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13
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The fetal hold should never be used on?

A

Overweight cats; can injure their spine

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14
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What should you avoid before opening a bird cage?

A

Shut off fans, close winders & doors, remove toys and perches from its cage and block the cage door with a towel

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15
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What is the best way to restrain a sheep for a minor tech procedure?

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One arm around the neck, other around and under, resting back again legs, gently tllt back onto the rump

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16
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What is the best way to break a biting ferrets grip?

A

Place the ferret under running water

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17
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What is the least desirable type of restraint?

A

Chemical restraint

18
Q

What type of behavior needs reassurance?

A

Fearful behavior

19
Q

Aggressive dogs can become even for aggressive when you do what?

A

Stare directly at them

20
Q

How do you handle an injured dog?

A

Calmly and gently

21
Q

What are the signs a cat is ready to strike?

A

Vocalized with more then a purr, pulls back ears against its head, and twitch tail slowly

22
Q

What are the tools to catch a cat?

A

Net, restraint gloves, blanket, scruff, and snare

23
Q

How do you restrain a cat for IM injection?

A

Lateral recumbency holding the feet and stretching out

24
Q

What’s the most traumatic venipuncture for cats?

A

Jugular

25
Q

What are the ways you can use to distract cats?

A

Scratching its ears, stroking, and tap with pen

26
Q

When a cat is fractious, what vein should you use?

A

Medial femoral

27
Q

Which of the following is an animal restrain category?

a) Electrical
b) Passive
c) Mechanical
d) Biological

A

C - mechanical

28
Q

When moving around a horse you should?

A

always let the horse know where you are

29
Q

What is the best restraint to use on a dog trying to bite during an examination?

A

A muzzle

30
Q

What mechanical devices used to restraint cats?

A

Towels, bags, gloves, cat muzzles

31
Q

What are the 3 sites used for venipuncture in a dog?

A

Saphenous Vein, Cephalic Vein, and Jugular Vein

32
Q

Who can authorize the use of chemical restraint?

A

Veterinarian

33
Q

Who can authorize the use of chemical restraint?

A

Veterinarian

34
Q

The most common way of restraining dairy cows is with a?

A

a halter

35
Q

How do you keep a dog in a standing position?

A

Placing your arm under the dogs abdomen, in front of its rear legs

36
Q

How do you properly restrain a rat?

A

Grasp the rat around the lower jaw and support its hindquarters

37
Q

One method of restraining a goat is by place it in?

A

On its side

38
Q

What is the maximum weight of an animal that a technician should be able to life on his or her own?

A

50lbs

39
Q

A nose lead or nose tons are used to?

A

Restraint the animals head

40
Q

When restraining a rabbit, its important to remember they are?

A

Delicate and easily injured

41
Q

What are the 3 veins used for venipuncture in cats?

A

Cephalic vein, Femoral vein, and Jugular vein

42
Q

When restraining a mouse, it is best to control the mouse’s ?

A

Scruff and tail

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