PHYSIO LAB: MODULE 1 Flashcards
What involves physically interacting with animals during veterinary visits to ensure calmness and security?
Animal handling.
What is the practice of limiting an animal’s movement during medical procedures and grooming for safety?
Animal restraint.
Which type of restraint uses the handler’s hands or simple tools like towels to control an animal’s movement?
Physical restraint.
What form of restraint utilizes devices or tools to limit an animal’s movement for extended periods?
Mechanical restraint.
What type of restraint involves using sedatives, tranquilizers, or anesthesia to calm or immobilize an animal?
Chemical restraint
Which restraint technique is used for general examinations, such as nail trimming, where the dog remains standing?
Standing restraint.
What technique is employed during blood draws or ear cleaning that allows easier access to the animal’s body while it is sitting?
Sitting restraint
Which position is used in dogs for procedures like x-rays and nail trims, where the animal is placed on its side?
Lateral recumbency
What is the recumbency position used for blood draws and close examinations, where the dog is placed on its chest?
Sternal recumbency
In which position is a dog placed on its back for abdominal procedures and x-rays?
Dorsal recumbency.
What device is used to prevent bites and manage aggressive behavior in dogs?
Muzzle
Which technique wraps a cat in a towel while allowing access to its head and limbs for procedures?
Towel restraint (or burrito technique).
What physiological changes occur in animals during stress?
Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
Which system triggers the fight or flight response in animals during stress?
Sympathetic nervous system
How do stress hormones affect blood parameters in animals?
They lead to altered blood glucose levels, hemolysis, and elevated white blood cell counts.
