AAT Risk Management Protocols 2

Question 1

A therapy dog suddenly growls at a client during a session. What is the FIRST action the AAT practitioner should take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately remove the animal from the client's presence

Answer

When an animal shows warning signs of aggression, immediate physical separation of the animal from the client is the priority to prevent injury.

Question 2

Which of the following client populations requires the MOST stringent risk assessment before introducing an animal-assisted therapy component?

Accepted Answer

Children with severe animal phobia

Answer

Clients with severe animal phobia face significant psychological risk from animal exposure and require careful assessment before any AAT is introduced.

Question 3

What does the term 'stress stacking' refer to in the context of AAT animal welfare?

Accepted Answer

Accumulation of multiple minor stressors that collectively overwhelm an animal

Answer

Stress stacking occurs when multiple small stressors accumulate over time, pushing an animal beyond its stress threshold even when no single stressor seems severe.

Question 4

An AAT practitioner learns that a client is immunocompromised due to chemotherapy. Which protocol is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Consult with the client's medical team before initiating any animal contact

Answer

Immunocompromised clients face elevated zoonotic disease risks, so collaboration with the medical team is essential before introducing animal contact.

Question 5

Which of the following is a recognized cutaneous zoonotic risk in AAT settings?

Accepted Answer

Ringworm (dermatophytosis)

Answer

Ringworm is a fungal infection transmissible through direct skin contact with an infected animal and is a known cutaneous zoonotic risk in therapy settings.

(AAT) Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy Practice Test

(AAT) Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy Practice Test

AAT Risk Management Protocols 2