AAT Client and Animal Safety 2

Question 1

A therapy dog shows whale eye (visible sclera) and a stiff body while a client reaches toward it. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Redirect the client and create distance between them and the dog

Answer

Encourage the client to pet the dog gently

Answer

Allow the dog to sniff the client's hand first

Answer

Ask the client to make eye contact with the dog to establish trust

Question 2

Which zoonotic disease is of greatest concern when a therapy animal has an open wound that comes into contact with an immunocompromised client?

Accepted Answer

Capnocytophaga canimorsus infection

Answer

Ringworm

Answer

Giardia

Answer

Toxoplasmosis

Question 3

Before an AAT session in a hospital, a handler discovers the therapy animal has loose stools that morning. The BEST course of action is:

Accepted Answer

Cancel the visit and consult a veterinarian

Answer

Proceed but limit the animal's time in patient rooms

Answer

Give the animal an anti-diarrheal medication and proceed

Answer

Proceed only to common areas, avoiding patient contact

Question 4

A client with dementia suddenly grabs a therapy cat tightly around the neck. The handler should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Calmly redirect the client's hands while gently removing the cat

Answer

Verbally reprimand the client loudly to stop

Answer

Allow the cat to free itself naturally

Answer

End the entire session immediately for the day

Question 5

What minimum health documentation should a therapy animal have updated annually according to standard AAT guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Rabies vaccination and a veterinary health certificate

Answer

Microchip registration only

Answer

Heartworm test only

Answer

Flea and tick prevention record

Question 6

During a session, a child client begins pulling a therapy dog's tail. The handler should:

Accepted Answer

Immediately intervene, redirect the child, and use it as a teaching moment about gentle touch

Answer

Let the dog react to teach the child a natural consequence

Answer

Remove the child from the program permanently

Answer

Distract the dog with a treat to prevent any reaction

Question 7

Which of the following environments requires the STRICTEST animal cleanliness protocols before an AAT visit?

Accepted Answer

Oncology ward

Answer

Elementary school classroom

Answer

Corporate office wellness event

Answer

Outpatient counseling center