Safety guidelines Flashcards
Study guide
Why is it important for clothing to fit properly in a veterinary setting?
Loose fitting clothes can interfere with mobility
Why should a vet assistant wear nonslip shoes that fully enclose the feet?
To prevent falls and injury to feet
What’s the problem with dangling jewelry in a veterinary setting?
Animal claws can catch on these items
Why should fingernails be short and clean?
Can conceal bacteria and other pathogens
When working with animals, you need to be present,…and …
Mentally, physically and emotionally
Patient medical and safety can be sacrificed
When/where is it important to wear the following personal protective equipment….
when working with chemicals, infectious animals and hazardous materials
also when mixing chemicals or performing tasks that may risk eye injury
when performing dental procedures
when bathing animals in isolation wards and in surgical assisting
before and after handling animals or inanimate objects
Safety can be facilitated through
Proper restraint and attitude
Keep a …. in your work area
Calm atmosphere
Never leave an animal….. and expect it to….
Off leash; stay
Never leave an animal leashed and….. and to a ….
Tied; table
Never leave an animal on a table
Unattended
When lifting an animal off the the floor……
Protect your ace and follow safe lifting rules
Never trust a …. or …to do your restraining for you
Tranquilizer or anesthetic
Before handling an animal, be aware of its ……
Temperament
Don’t make sudden … around animals
Movements
Never approach livestock or horses from… why not?
Directly behind or infront of them; blindspots
When you read for an animal make sure it….ow do you do this?
Sees you; extend your hand in fist
When frightened, animals institutionally react with……or….
Fright or flight
While here at school…all dogs must be…
On leash
Keep animals….to prevent fights
Apart
Control the animals head to prevent
Injury to you or others
When indicated, use a ….. or a… to prevent animals from biting/scratching
Muzzle; cat bag
What should you do if an animal accidentally gets loose? Explain why it’s a bad idea to corner a dog.
Make everyone aware, remain calm and with leash catch animals ASAP
What are the five rules of safe lifting?
Size up the job
Get a firm footing and good grasp
Keep objects close to your body
Get help when needed
Never mix electricity with….
Water
Never stretch….or….across our work space
Wires or cords
Set objects…. on counters
Far back
Work with….objects over counter or on a table
Fragile
Why are disinfectants used in vet hospitals and our vet lab?
Quaternary ammonium
Why are Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) commonly used as a disinfectant in vet facilities
To keel or control veterinary pathogens
List three vet disinfectants that contain “quats”
Roccal-D
Pravo-way
D128 dual-quat power
Which disinfectant is commonly used to cleanse aviaries
Parvo-way
What is a zoonotic disease?
Disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans
List five common zoonotic diseases
Rabies Toxoplasmosis Scabies Ringworm Cat scratch
