CVA Animal Handling and Restraint 4

Question 1

When using chemical restraint to immobilize a wild or exotic animal, the veterinary assistant's role typically includes:

Accepted Answer

Monitoring the animal's vital signs and airway

Answer

Under veterinary supervision, the assistant monitors the sedated animal's vitals, temperature, and airway to detect complications.

Question 2

A dog that freezes, stiffens its body, and gives a hard stare is displaying a warning sign that precedes:

Accepted Answer

A bite

Answer

Freezing with a hard stare and stiff posture is a well-documented pre-bite warning signal in dogs that must not be ignored.

Question 3

For a blood draw from the jugular vein of a cat, the cat should ideally be positioned in:

Accepted Answer

Sternal recumbency with neck extended and head elevated

Answer

Sternal recumbency with the neck extended and head tilted up provides optimal access to the jugular vein on the ventral neck.

Question 4

Which of the following is a correct statement about using an Elizabethan collar (E-collar)?

Accepted Answer

It prevents the animal from accessing wounds or surgical sites

Answer

An E-collar creates a physical barrier around the head that prevents the animal from licking, chewing, or scratching wounds or surgical sites.

Question 5

When a large dog must be placed in dorsal recumbency (on its back), what is the primary safety concern for the handler?

Accepted Answer

The dog biting as it resists the awkward position

Answer

Dorsal recumbency is unnatural and stressful for dogs; they often resist forcefully, increasing the biting risk to handlers.

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