CVA Animal Handling and Restraint 2

Question 1

When performing the 'scruff' restraint on a cat, what area of the body is grasped?

Accepted Answer

The loose skin over the back of the neck

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The skin along the spine

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The base of the tail

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The skin behind the ears

Question 2

A dog is panting heavily, has dilated pupils, and is trembling during restraint. These signs most likely indicate:

Accepted Answer

Fear and extreme stress

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Aggression about to escalate

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Normal excitement

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An allergic reaction to handling

Question 3

Which restraint technique is used to control a dog's head and prevent biting during a procedure on the rear limbs?

Accepted Answer

Standing restraint with neck hold

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Lateral recumbency

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Sternal recumbency with head hold

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Dorsal recumbency

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a squeeze cage when handling feral or fractious cats?

Accepted Answer

To allow injection without direct physical contact

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To provide a comfortable resting space

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To transport the cat safely between rooms

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To measure the cat's body weight

Question 5

When placing a dog in lateral recumbency, the handler should lower the dog by:

Accepted Answer

Gently sliding it down the handler's body to the table

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Pushing it onto its side from a standing position

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Lifting by the legs and flipping it over

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Allowing the dog to lie down on its own

Question 6

For a rabbit that begins to kick violently during restraint, the most dangerous consequence to the rabbit is:

Accepted Answer

Fractured vertebrae from spinal twisting

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Bite wounds to the handler

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Respiratory distress from stress

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Skin tears from struggling

Question 7

Which of the following is the BEST approach before attempting to restrain an unfamiliar dog?

Accepted Answer

Allow the dog to sniff your closed fist and assess its reaction

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Immediately apply a muzzle to prevent biting

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Grab the collar quickly to establish control

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Have the owner leave the room to reduce distraction