CET Euthanasia Procedures and Techniques 4

Question 1

What minimum auscultation period does the AVMA recommend to confirm cardiac arrest after euthanasia drug administration?

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 minutes

Answer

The AVMA recommends auscultating for at least 1 to 2 minutes with a stethoscope to confirm the absence of heartbeat before declaring the animal dead.

Question 2

In which situation would intrahepatic injection of euthanasia solution be an appropriate alternative route?

Accepted Answer

When the animal is deeply unconscious and venipuncture is not feasible

Answer

Intrahepatic injection is an alternative acceptable route only when the animal is already deeply unconscious and IV access cannot be obtained.

Question 3

Which physical sign is NOT a reliable indicator of death in animals after euthanasia?

Accepted Answer

Muscle twitching or agonal gasps

Answer

Muscle twitching and agonal gasps are normal post-death neurological events and do not indicate the animal is still alive.

Question 4

When euthanizing a rabbit using intravenous sodium pentobarbital, which vein is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Marginal ear vein

Answer

The marginal ear vein is the most accessible and commonly used site for IV administration in rabbits.

Question 5

What is the significance of 'perivascular injection' during euthanasia procedures?

Accepted Answer

It means the drug was injected outside the vein, causing delayed or ineffective euthanasia

Answer

Perivascular injection means the drug leaked outside the vein into surrounding tissue, significantly delaying or preventing effective euthanasia.

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