FREE VETERINARY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT RESTRAINT

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FREE VETERINARY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT RESTRAINT

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-Guarantee passing score -41 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: If you are in a situation where you cannot safely restrain an animal you should?

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Seek assistance from other veterinary staff Question 2: Why is it important to clearly identify potentially aggressive patients in the veterinary environment?

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So that staff are aware of the Hazard the animal presents and can be appropriately prepared to handle it Question 3: What equipment would you use to remove a scared defensive cat from its cage?

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A thick towel will allow you to quickly control Frodo with minimum restraint and stress

Question 4: Who can perform chemical sedation?

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Sedation needs to be prescribed by a Registered Veterinarian. A nurse under the direct instruction of a registered Veterinarian may administer sedation

Question 5: How are two leashes used to remove the leash on an nervous cage guarding dog?

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One leash is around her neck and the other clipped to the ring of the first leash. The second leash is pulled, loosening the loop of the first leash allowing the loop to be slipped off her head.

Question 6: What is lateral recumbancy?

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Laying the patient on its side

Question 7: How would you wrap a cat in a towel for restraint?

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Wrap like a burrito. Place cat in middle of towel, fold the end over the hindquarter, fold the sides in, ensuring a snug fit around the neck and that the feet are contained.Question 8: Match the type of animal to the correct restraint equipment: Animals - aggressive dog, frightened defensive cat, wildlife, Brachycephalic breed Equipment - Thick towel, leather gloves, cage muzzle and nylon muzzle

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Thick towel - Frightened, defensive cat Leather gloves - Wildlife Cage muzzle - Brachycephalic breed Nylon muzzle - Aggressive dog

Question 9: When should chemical restraint be considered?

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If the patient is too aggressive or stressed for manual restraint to be safely conducted Question 10: Wally is a 3-month-old Italian greyhound owned by an elderly client who is a new pet to your clinic. He is a bit nervous and won't walk on the clinic floor. You need to get a weight for him.How do you get him to the scales?

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The best thing to do is talk to them in a calm and encouraging manor and pick them up and gently place them on the scales. By doing this process in this manor it will minimise it becoming a traumatic event for them, thus causing drama in the future

Question 11: "Waffles", a pug with a chronic eye condition is booked in to have his eyes checked. He has care notes on his file and is known to bite.Which restraint aid would you select for waffles and why?

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Towel to roll and wrap around his neck to control his head movement Question 12: In what position should you restrain a dog for jugular venepuncture?

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In a sitting position Question 13: How would you use a towel to remove a scared defensive cat from its cage?

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The towel would be folded in half then quickly thrown over Frodo. I would then restrain his head under the towel and scoop him up so he is enclosed in the towel

Question 14: How would you tie a tape muzzle on a dog?

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I would stand behind or next to the dog, tie over the muzzle first, then under the muzzle and behind the ears

Question 15: What is a control pole used for?

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To restrain very aggressive dogs

Question 16: How would you weigh a cat restrained in a towel?

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Weigh it wrapped in the towel, then weigh the towel afterwards and subtract from the total weight.Question 17: What are some steps that can be taken to reduce patient stress before handling?

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• Crouch/position yourself at their level
• avoid eye contact
• use a calm voice and encourage the patient to move towards you

Question 18: What type of muzzle is used on Brachycephalic breeds?

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A basket muzzle will be best this will allow it to breathe appropriately

Question 19: Define a 'stressor' in relation to veterinary patients

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Any stimulation that adds to a patients stress level

Question 20: Where should the you be standing to place a muzzle on a dog?

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Behind or next to the dog Question 21: Generally, when restraining patients for examination the restrainer should be?

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On the opposite side of the patient to the examiner

Question 22: How would you introduce yourself to a first time dog patient?

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Offer the back of your hand to sniff

Question 23: Why must you be careful with struggling animals and slip leashes?

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The patient could cause the leash to tighten and have a strangling effect Question 24: When handling patients that are new to you, how best should you talk to them?

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Use familiar commands in a calm voice

Question 25: If bitten by a patient, what is the first step you should take?

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Wash and scrub the wound with an antiseptic