CVA Animal Handling and Restraint 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Defensive aggression and fear

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Tail whipping and sharp claws

Answer

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

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