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Animal Handling and Restraint Flashcards

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  1. What is the safest position for a veterinary assistant when working near the hindquarters of a horse?

    Answer: Close to the horse's hindquarters with a hand on the hip

    Standing close to the horse with a hand on the hip reduces the force of a kick because there is no room to develop full kicking momentum.

  2. When is it appropriate to use a muzzle on a cat in a veterinary setting?

    Answer: When a cat displays aggression that poses a risk to staff, as a last resort

    Muzzles should be used on cats when they display true aggression posing a bite risk and other calming techniques have been insufficient.

  3. Which of the following describes the correct technique for carrying a small dog?

    Answer: Support the chest with one hand and the hindquarters with the other

    Supporting both the chest and hindquarters distributes the dog's weight and prevents injury to the spine, joints, and organs.

  4. A cat that is displaying 'Halloween cat' posture — arched back, piloerection, and turned sideways — is communicating:

    Answer: Defensive aggression and fear

    The 'Halloween cat' posture is a defensive display combining piloerection and lateral positioning to appear larger when the cat feels threatened.

  5. When restraining a reptile such as an iguana for examination, the handler must be particularly cautious of:

    Answer: Tail whipping and sharp claws

    Iguanas use tail whipping as a primary defense and have sharp claws that can cause significant lacerations to handlers.

  6. The 'hood' technique for calming a fractious cat involves:

    Answer: Covering the cat's eyes and head with a small towel or hood to block visual stimuli

    Covering the eyes and head reduces visual stimulation, which can significantly calm an anxious or fractious cat during handling.

  7. After a needle stick injury occurs during animal restraint, the FIRST action the veterinary assistant should take is:

    Answer: Immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water

    Immediate thorough washing of a needle stick wound with soap and water is the first and most critical step to reduce infection risk.