(Skills) Skill 7: Preparing a Feline to Obtain a Temperature Flashcards
State step #1 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Washed hands or used alcohol based hand-rub for hand hygiene
State step #2 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Gathered and prepared equipment needed for skill
State step #3 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Sprayed the area where cat will be seen with a synthetic FFP analog to promote calming and decrease anxiety
State step #4 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Greeted cat and client by name with moderated body language and voice
State step #5 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Placed the carrier on the exam table and opened the door to the carrier as soon as you enter the room
State step #6 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Verbalize “the animal history of the cat has been obtained”
State step #7 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
If the cat has left the carrier:
Placed the carrier out of sight until the procedures are completed
State step #8 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
If the cat will not come out of the carrier:
To decrease the cat’s anxiety, placed a towel between the two halves of the carrier as you remove the top and front of the carrier
State step #9 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Created a “tent” with the towel covering the cat. The cat remains accessible
After obtaining the history, what steps should you follow if the cat has left the carrier?
Follow step 7, and skip 8 & 9
After obtaining the history, what steps should you follow if the cat has not come out of the carrier?
Skip step 7 and start with step 8
State step #10 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Used a towel to lightly swaddle the cat and placed on exam area (OR if cat is still in carrier, allowed to remain in bottom of carrier for the exam)
State step #11 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Placed hand on the top of the cat’s head with the fingers pointed toward cat’s nose using the first and fifth finger to hold each side of the head to prevent movement
State step #12 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Attempted to massage of stroke the top of the head to relax the cat
State step #13 for preparing a feline to obtain a temperature
Observed for signs of increased anxiety in cat throughout procedure such as posture or facial changes. Reported observations to the judge (Judge states “Temperature has been taken and skill performed”)
