Medical Nursing I - Restraint & Handling

Front 1

What is a good rule of thumb to follow when restraining animals for veterinary care?

Back 1

A sound practice for restraining animals is to apply the minimum effective amount of restraint that will keep the animal and personnel safe.

Front 2

Name three species of animals that will pin their ears back when upset or aggressive.

Back 2

The horse, llama, and cat will pin their ears back when upset.

Front 3

Which species will prick its ears forward when upset or aggressive?

Back 3

Dogs will pin their ears back when upset or aggressive.

Front 4

What is the most likely reason for an otherwise docile female to become aggressive toward her human handler?

Back 4

A normally docile female is more likely to become aggressive when a human handler appears to be a threat to her suckling young.

Front 5

Which type of aggression rarely poses a risk to veterinary hospital personnel?

Back 5

Predatory aggression is rarely a cause for risk to veterinary hospital personnel.

Front 6

What is the most commonly encountered type of attack in veterinary facilities?

Back 6

The most common attack is canine fear-biting.

Front 7

What is the most dangerous of all species for veterinary personnel to restrain?

Back 7

Restraining the dairy-breed bull is the most dangerous species for veterinary personnel.

Front 8

What are two ways that horses display aggression?

Back 8

Horses display aggression by biting and kicking.

Front 9

What is the best way to handle a fight between two large pigs?

Back 9

The best way to handle a fight between two large pigs is to place a solid panel of plywood between them.

Front 10

What is the best way to approach a horse?

Back 10

The best way to approach a horse is slowly and from front left side.

Front 11

What is the best way to restrain a foal?

Back 11

The best way to restrain a foal is to place one arm under the neck with one hand grasping the base of the tail.

Front 12

Which position of a chain lead will control most horses without being too severe?

Back 12

Most horses can be controlled by the chain lead being positioned over the nose.

Front 13

What is the most recommended way to tie a horse?

Back 13

Horses should be tied to an object at its shoulder level or higher.

Front 14

Which method is recommended to use for the restraint of a haltered horse that will not stand still for a minor procedure?

Back 14

A horse can be restrained by grabbing skin of neck just cranial to shoulder and rolling it around a clenched fist.

Front 15

What is the first thing that should be done after leading a horse into the stocks?

Back 15

The first thing that should be done after leading a horse into the stocks is to close and latch the rear gate.

Front 16

What is the primary reason for using chemical restraint with horses?

Back 16

Chemical restraint is used primarily to facilitate safe casting of the horse.

Front 17

What are techniques which can be used to move cattle down an alleyway?

Back 17

Tailing, cattle prods, and wiffle paddles are all techniques used to move cattle down an alleyway.

Front 18

What is often the final capture and restraining device for cattle after a series of pens and alleyways?

Back 18

A chute and head catch is often the final capture and restraining device for cattle.

Front 19

What is generally the greatest danger to a handler working in close proximity to a tied cow's head?

Back 19

The greatest danger to a handler working in close proximity to a tied cow's head is getting hit when the cow throws its head.

Front 20

What does the term "jacking" a tail mean?

Back 20

"Jacking" is used with fidgety cattle during procedures, and is performed by grasping one third of the way down the tail and pushing it straight up and forward until it is vertical.

Front 21

Which species is most prone to panicking and injuring itself as it attempts to escape an enclosure?

Back 21

A horse is most prone to panicking and injuring itself.

Front 22

What is the difference between how horses and cows kick?

Back 22

Horses generally kick straight to the rear, while cattle usually kick forward and to the side with a hooking action.

Front 23

What is the best way to capture a goat?

Back 23

The best way to capture a goat is with a shepherd's hook.

Front 24

What equipment is erssential for the safety of veterinary personnel restraining pigs?

Back 24

Earplugs are essential for the safety of veterinary personnel restraining pigs.

Front 25

What is the first step to take when attempting to handle a large aggressive dog?

Back 25

The first step to take when attempting to handle a large aggressive dog is to catch the dog by the neck using a snared or a lead rope with a slip knot.

Front 26

Which species can usually be restrained for minor procedures by one handler setting it up on its rump?

Back 26

Sheep can usually be restrained by setting it up on its rump for minor procedures.

Front 27

What is one of the most effective ways to capture and restrain an agitated cat?

Back 27

One of the most effective ways to capture and restrain an agitated cat is to grasp the scruff of the neck.

Front 28

What is the first line of defense for the feline?

Back 28

The first line of defense for the feline is by using its claws.

Front 29

Which species is most likely to seek out a hiding place if it escapes its enclosure?

Back 29

A cat is most likely to seek out a hiding place if it escapes its enclosure.

Front 30

What error can be made in bird capture and restraint that can cause suffocation?

Back 30

Pressure with hand or fingers on the breast of a passerine can cause suffocation.

Front 31

What is a passerine?

Back 31

A passerine is a songbird.

Front 32

Why must a rabbit's hind legs be restrained?

Back 32

A rabbit's hind legs must be restrained because it can kick out with enough force to permanently damage its spinal cord.

Front 33

Name some classic signs seen in a dog considered a potential fear biter.

Back 33

Dogs that are afraid will have ears flat against head, stiff body position, pupils dilated,lip licking, growling, and not panting.

Front 34

What is the key to restraining a horse in lateral recumbency to keep it lying down?

Back 34

The key to restraining a horse in lateral recumbency is control of the head.

Front 35

What are the two most common errors made when position a dog for jugular venipuncture?

Back 35

The two most common erros made when positioning a dog for jugular venipuncture are pullling forelegs too far forward and pulling head too far backward.

Front 36

What are the three most commonly accessed veins in the cat?

Back 36

The three most commonly accessed veins in the cat are saphenous, jugular, and cephalic.

Front 37

Why is it important for a handler to wash hands before handling a snake?

Back 37

If a snake is handled after an another animal has been handled without washing hands, the snake will smell that animal and attack handler.

Front 38

What is a twitch?

Back 38

A twitch is a nerve-stimulating restraint device often applied to the upper lip of horses.

Front 39

What is the meaning of the term buccal?

Back 39

Buccal is a term that means directed toward the cheek.

Front 40

What are some of the behaviors seen in a dog that is nervous?

Back 40

A nervous dog will have stiff body position, mildly dilated pupils, and panting with lip licking.

Front 41

Name some of the devices used for equine restraint and handling.

Back 41

Some of the devices used for equine restraint and handling include: halter, nose chain, lip twitch, ear twitch, and cross-tie or stock.

Front 42

Which equine restraint and handling devices is the most minimal, and which is the most extreme?

Back 42

The most minimal restraint for equines is the halter, while the cross-tie or stock is the most extreme.

Front 43

Name some of the devices that are used for feline restraint.

Back 43

Some of the devices used for feline restraint include: towel, catbag, cat muzzle, and squeeze cage.

Front 44

Which is the most extreme device used for feline restraint?

Back 44

The squeeze cage is considered the most extreme device used for feline restraint.

Front 45

Name some of the devices used for canine restraint.

Back 45

Canine restraint devices include: leash and collar, nylon muzzle, gauze muzzle, catch pole, or cross-tie.

Front 46

Name some of the breeds considered potential biters that veterinary personnel should be more cautious of in handling.

Back 46

Breeds considered potential biters include: Chow Chow, Chihuahua, Cocker, Dalmation, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Dachsund, Shar-Pei, Pekinese, Pomeranian, Blue Heeler, and American Eskimo.

Front 47

Where is the cephalic vein located in cats and dogs?

Back 47

The cephalic vein is located on the dorsal surface of the forearm on top of the radius.

Front 48

Where is the lateral saphenous vein located in dogs?

Back 48

The lateral saphenous vein in dogs is located crossing the hock.

Front 49

Where is the medial saphenous vein found in cats?

Back 49

The medial saphenous vein is located in cats running down the midline of the distal limb.

Front 50

What is the recommended method of restraining mice and rats?

Back 50

Mice and rats should be restrained on a slippery surface by grasping near base of tail and gently pulling caudally while using other hand to grab scruff or shoulders.

Front 51

How should a guinea pig be restrained?

Back 51

Guinea pigs can be restrained by cupping one hand under rump, and the other around thorax.

Front 52

What are two groups of avians?

Back 52

Two groups of avians are psittacines, which are hookbills, and passerines, which are softbills.

Front 53

Name some of the avians belonging to the pscittacine category.

Back 53

Avians included in the pscittacine category include: parakeets, cockatiels, and parrots.

Front 54

Name some of the avians belonging to the passerine category.

Back 54

Avians belonging to the passerine category include: finches, canaries, and most wild birds.

Front 55

What is the main principle in restraining pscittacines?

Back 55

The main principle in restraining pscittacines is to secure the beak as quickly as possible.

Front 56

What is the most common way to restrain a passerine?

Back 56

A passerine can be restrained in one hand, with head and neck betwen the fingers of one hand, while other fingers restrain wings and feet.

Front 57

How are most snakes restrained?

Back 57

Most snakes are restrained by grasping snake behind mandibles of skull.

Front 58

How should lizards be restrained?

Back 58

Lizards are restrained by grasping animal behind skull and securing body with one hand.

Front 59

What are chelonians?

Back 59

Chelonians are turtles, terrapins, and tortoises.