Handling and Restraint (Practice Quiz)

Cephalic venipuncture

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

Whenever possible, let the dog approach you first.

What should you do when approaching a dog?

Grasp the base of the tail.

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

Three

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

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Scruffing

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

Rabbits

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

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Fear, anxiety, stress

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

Tail twitching, hiding, hissing

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

Mechanical restraint

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

Breastbone

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

From the back

You should never approach a horse from which side?

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

How is a pig typically captured when in a group?

Medial saphenous venipuncture

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

Goats

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

Fur slip

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

Injuries to the animal or team member

Hyperthermia for the animal

Dyspnea for the animal

What are some of the common complications of improper restraint?

Pacing

Increased whining

Tense muscles

Which of the following behaviors represent anxiety in dogs?

Manual restraint

Chemical restraint

Mechanical restraint

What are three types of restraint techniques?

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

What are the goals of animal restraint?