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Nursing 1111 Wk2
Restraint
| Question | Answer |
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| 1. Define “restraint”. | |
| 2. Why is proper restraint of animals important? | |
| 3. Who is responsible for any injuries incurred by veterinary personnel and clients during the performance of veterinary procedures? | |
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| 4. Understand the different levels of restraint. | |
| 5. When restraining an animal, what 2 things should you consider in order to prevent injuries from occurring to you and the patient? | |
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| 6. What effects can improper restraint have on patients? | |
| 7. Why isn’t it a good idea to have the pet’s owner restrain? | |
| 8. When performing any tasks, including restraint tasks, what is one of the most important thing to do prior to beginning the procedure? | |
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| 9. What is “chemical restraint”? | |
| 10. What precautions should you take when using chemical sedation? | |
| 11. Why does the temperature of the environment matter when restraining and animal? | |
| 12. How much restraint should you strive to use? | |
| 13. What causes most aggressive type behaviors in the clinic? | |
| 14. What 2 things should you do to evaluate a patient when it comes into the clinic (before you even touch the patient)? | |
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| 15. List some behaviors that may be perceived as threatening to an animal. | |
| 16. Describe what occurs in a “fight or flight” response. | |
| 17. Learn about muzzles, cat bags, towels, blankets, distractions, and “scruffing.” | |
| 18. When restraining a patient, what should you check for periodically? Why is this important? | |