Safety Test

Question 1

Hazard

Answer 1

1. Anything that can cause injury or death
   (Falls/Heavy items/Substances/Animals)
2. Anything that can pollute the environment
   (All chemicals and medications)

Question 2

Physical Hazards

Answer 2

Examples: Various from animals; Back injuries from improper lifting; Falls on wet floors

Question 3

Chemical Hazards

Answer 3

Examples: Drugs; Cleaning Agents; Insecticides

Question 4

Biological Hazards

Answer 4

Examples: Tissue; Blood; Urine; Feces; Sharps containers

Question 5

Zoonotic Hazards

Answer 5

Examples: Viral; Bacterial; Parasitic; Fungal

Question 6

Zoonotic Definition

Answer 6

Spread between species (example: dog to human)

Question 7

Safety in this Class (only the examples needed)

Answer 7

• Closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles
• Hair tied back when working with animals
• No headphones/earbuds
• Frequent hand washing

Question 8

Why is cleaning important?

Answer 8

• Animal health (Prevents the spread of zoonotic diseases)
• A poorly cleaned habitat is unattractive
• Odors, messiness, disorganization and a generally unclean environment give the impression a pet is receiving poor quality care

Question 9

Basic/Daily Cleaning

Answer 9

• Refreshing habitats
• Sweeping
• Washing dishes
• Wiping down counters
• Taking out trash

Question 10

Deep/Weekly Cleaning

Answer 10

• Completely cleaning habitats
• Vacuuming
• Mopping
• Tidying spaces that have gotten messy

Question 11

Yellow Scrubber

Answer 11

• Any items used for food or water for mammals
• Always in small sink
• Always with HOT water and Dawn

Question 12

Blue Scrubber

Answer 12

• Any items that may come in contact with urine, feces, or reptiles
• Always in the large tub sink
• Always with HOT water and Dawn

Question 13

Green Scrubber

Answer 13

• Used ONLY with Soft Scrub to clean sinks/tubs
• Contains bleach
• Never use on animal items

Question 14

Large wire portions of cages

Answer 14

Wiped down with Rescue diluted in a bucket and a cleaning rag, then let air dry

Question 15

Multi-purpose cleaners

Answer 15

• Wipes, spray
• ONLY used when directed
• ONLY on surfaces like counters, shelves
• Never use on animal items or in animal spaces

Question 16

Rescue (cleaning supplies)

Answer 16

• Hospital-grade cleaner
• Safe for animals
• Comes as a concentrate, MUST be diluted
• Use for: Tables/countertops; Mopping floors; Carriers; Exercise balls; Reptile containers

Question 17

Diluting Rescue Concentrate

Answer 17

• 2oz (or pumps) per gallon of water
• Each pump is 1oz
• Refill spray bottles with pre-diluted Rescue
• Add to a bucket of hot water for cleaning cages
• Add to a mop bucket of hot water for floors
• Each line on mop bucket is 2 gallons

Question 18

Who’s responsible for cleaning?

Answer 18

• EVERYONE
• Cleanup duty will rotate
• If you see a mess, clean it up, even if it isn’t your turn!

Question 19

Types of reptiles

Answer 19

• Bearded Dragon
• Frog
• Toad
• Turtle
• Gecko
• Snake
  *There is a gecko and a snake in the classroom

Question 20

What do the reptiles need?

Answer 20

• Substrate
• Shelter/humid hide
• Water dish
• Food dish
  - Mealworms
  - Veggies
• Heat source
  - Lamp
  - Heat pad
• Activity/accent items

Question 21

Types of small mammals

Answer 21

• Chinchilla
• Ferret
• Gerbil
• Guinea Pig
• Hamster
• Rabbit
• Rat

Question 22

What do the small mammals need?

Answer 22

• Layer of newspaper on bottom + bedding
• Hut and/or hammock
• Activity items
• Feeding dish
• Water
• Hay: Only chinchillas, guinea pigs, and rabbits
• Litter pan

Question 23

Water

Answer 23

• Single most important nutrient for every living being
• Caged pets should never be without fresh water access

Question 24

Water Bottle Facts

Answer 24

• Water should be changed daily to prevent bacteria growth
• Water bottles offer a one-way flow to reduce contamination
• Flow is controlled by a ball bearing valve in the spout – tongue moves valve to allow water to flow out
• Water bottles need to be secured upright to prevent leaking
• Hamsters & gerbils stand to drink
• Ferrets like to munch and sip with their water near the food

Question 25

Water Bottle Spout Details

Answer 25

• Spout size is very important:
  - Too big = tongue not able to easily move
  valve
  - Too small = takes too long to drink, pet
  gets tired
• Spout height/placement is also very important:
  - Too low, pet may choke
  - Too high, pet won’t get enough

Question 26

Water Bottle Sizes

Answer 26

• 8oz = hamsters, gerbils, mice
• 16oz/0.5L = small guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas
• 32oz/1L = indoor rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets
• 64oz = outdoor rabbits (heavy intake during hot weather)

Question 27

Cleaning the water bottles

Answer 27

• Use HOT water
• Use a bottle brush to get all the slime
• Rinse completely to make sure there is no residue
• Dry upside down in drying rack until completely dry
• NEVER use soap

Question 28

Troubleshooting with a dripping water bottle

Answer 28

• A little dripping at first is normal
• Fill water bottle completely
• Tap the ball bearing with your fingertip to reset the vacuum seal
• Check the rubber gasket – is it missing or damaged?
• Screw cap/spout on tightly
• Ensure bottle is secured in an upright position