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Vet 211
Test 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| All of the following are fear related behaviors in cats except | Rubbing |
| To reduce stress levels in cats the practice should | Establish a cat-only examination room |
| Displacement behaviors often appear to imply the pet is relaxing but should not be misinterpreted by veterinary personnel. All of the following are displacement behaviors except | Wagging the tail in a dog |
| Being able to restrain an animal properly is critical as a veterinary technician | True |
| How should ALL cats be transported around the clinic | Wrapped in a towel |
| How many people are needed to properly clip nails on a well behaved dog | 2 |
| It is usually harder to observe cats before approaching them than it is to observe dogs | True |
| Cats should be acclimated to the carrier prior to being loaded up for a visit to the veterinary clinic | True |
| Cats should be scruffed and stretched immediately, for every procedure | False |
| Which type of muzzle below keeps the face of the animal completely away from the handler | Air |
| Animals over what weight need to be team lifted | 20 kg |
| When removing a small animal from a cage, it is best to grab them near the scruff of the neck | False |
| It is better to open the carrier rather than drag the cat out of it | True |
| Which leg is the handler using if they are drawing blood from the left cephalic vein | Left front |
| If a pet seems to be stressed by the restraint you are using | Take a break and consider using different restraint techniques |
| When taking a small dog from the owner it is best to | Have the owner hand you the pet, or place the pet on the table |
| When should a rabies pole be used to restrain a dog | When a dog cannot be retrieved by any other method |
| The best vein for drawing blood on an aggressive cat is the cephalic vein | False |
| It is best to approach a dog straight on while smiling | False |
| Below are all reasons why we don't like chemical restraint, except | Convenience |
| What are the 3 main reasons we restrain an animal | Control the animal for the treatment / procedure Protect the client Protect personnel Prevent the animal from harming its |
| How long prior to an examination should Feliway or DAP be applied | 30 |
| Which of the following restraint devices is used on both dogs and cats? It is the first choice restraint device for dogs, and it's use is generally understood by owners | Muzzle |
| Which component of the nervous system is activated when an animal reacts with alert on being handled | Sympathetic |
| It is best to appear small and non-threatening to an animal with anxiety | True |
| In the veterinary clinic a dog that refuses a highly palatable treat is generally | Scared |
| Practice owners are responsible for any injuries incurred by veterinary personnel and clients during the performance of veterinary procedures | True |
| Which of the following is the best indicator of emotion in dog | Whole animals position |
| If a dog escapes from the clinic, veterinary personnel should first | Follow the dog from a safe distance and give it time to calm down |
| Which of the following statements regarding venipuncture is the most accurate | It is most painful at the point where the skin and vein is pierced |
| Which of the following is a sign of fear in boths dog's and cats | All of these are correct |
| Which of the following is a sign of fear in both dogs and cats | Urination, Defecation, Anal gland expression |
| When a fearful pet displays warnings, the situation can usually be improved by | Backing up and reducing the pet's perceived threat level |
| What is the critical part of venipuncture | Position |
| It is important to recognize the signs of a nervous cat that is likely to react poorly to handling. All of the following are signs of nervous cat include except | Direct eye contact is made with the handler |
| Which of the following is good form trimming nails in both dogs and cats | Lateral recumbency |
| Which of the following statements regarding venipuncture is the most accurate | It is most painful at the point where the skin and vein is pierced |