Handling and Restraint Practice Quiz

The practice quiz for Unit 4 Handling and Restraint in Introduction to Veterinary Technology at Penn Foster.

Which type of venipuncture for the cat requires restraint in lateral position with the vein of the hind limb occluded?

Medial saphenous venipuncture

Which procedure requires restraining the dog in a sternal, sitting, or standing position with the vein of the forelimb occluded?

Cephalic venipuncture

Which of the following is a safe and effective method for picking up mice and rats?

a. Grasp the tip of the tail

b. Squeeze around the abdomen

c. Grasp the head

d. Grasp the base of the tail

Grasp the base of the tail

Which of the following best describes behavior that a fearful cat may exhibit?

a. Tail twitching, hiding, hissing

b. Tail twitching, hiding, ears pointed forward

c. Tail tucking, hiding, ears pulled back

d. Tail tucking, hiding, hissing

Tail twitching, hiding, and hissing

What should you do when approaching a dog?

Whenever possible, let the dog approach you first

How is a pig typically captured when in a group?

They're typically herded in small groups and led into a series of smaller pens.

Which cat-restraint technique requires grasping the loose skin on the back of the cat's neck?

Scruffing

The rule of thumb for restraining snakes is that one person is needed for how many feet of length?

Three

When capturing and restraining small birds, you should avoid putting pressure on which area?

The Breastbone

Which method of restraint might require you to use a muzzle and leash?

Mechanical Restraint

Which of the following species is prone to back injuries if improperly restrained?

Rabbits

You should never approach a horse from which side?

From the back

What are the three sign you must observe when practicing fear-free restraint?

Fear, anxiety, and stress

Handling a chinchilla too roughly may result in which medical condition that causes shedding of patches of fur?

Fur slip

Because they're the least predictable farm animal, which species requires special care for restraint?

Goats

What are three types of restraint techniques?

Manual, mechanical, and chemical

What are the goals of animal restraint?

- Restrict animal movement so procedures may be performed

- Keep the animal and personnel safe

- Use minimum restraint to prevent fear, pain, and suffering for the animal

The following steps for lifting a dog over 40 pounds

1. hold the leash in one hand. Two people crouch on the same side of the dog

2. One person should restrain the dog's head by placing one arm around the dog's neck and the other arm under the dog's chest, behind the forelimbs

3. The second person should place one arm under the dogs abdomen and the other arm under the dog's hind limbs

4. Both people should lift the dog simultaneously with their legs, not their backs, and avoid excessive pressure on the dog's abdomen

What are some of the common complications of improper restraint?

- Hyperthermia for the animal

- Dyspnea for the animal

- Injuries to the animal or team member

Which of the following behaviors represent anxiety in dogs?

- Pacing

- Increased whining

- Tense muscles