CVA Animal Restraint and Handling 2

Question 1

Which restraint technique is most appropriate for a fractious cat during a physical examination?

Accepted Answer

Full body wrap in a towel (burrito technique)

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Grasping by the scruff only

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Placing in lateral recumbency without support

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Using a leash around the neck

Question 2

When restraining a large dog for a jugular blood draw, where should the handler position themselves?

Accepted Answer

Beside the dog on the opposite side from the venipuncture

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Behind the dog, reaching over the back

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Beside the dog on the same side as the venipuncture

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In front of the dog, facing it directly

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using a muzzle on a dog during a veterinary procedure?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the dog from biting due to pain or fear

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To keep the dog from barking

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To administer oral medications more easily

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To restrict breathing to calm the animal

Question 4

Which approach is recommended when moving an injured dog that may have spinal injuries?

Accepted Answer

Place the dog on a flat, rigid surface like a board or stretcher

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Carry the dog in your arms with the spine flexed

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Drag the dog by the hind legs

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Pick the dog up by the scruff and hindquarters

Question 5

What is the correct way to lift a medium-sized dog (30-50 lbs) onto an examination table?

Accepted Answer

One arm under the chest, one arm behind the hind limbs, lift with your legs

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Grab under the front legs and swing up

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Lift by the collar and tail base

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Have the dog jump onto the table independently

Question 6

When using a slip lead on an anxious dog, where should the loop be positioned?

Accepted Answer

High on the neck, just behind the ears and under the jaw

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Loosely around the base of the neck near the shoulders

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Around the muzzle like a figure-eight

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Tightly around the middle of the neck