Orientation Lab

Which of the following statements about sheep is the least accurate? If a sheep's wool is pulled out during a struggle, the value of the fleece is reduced. Always work with assurance around sheep. Sheep show they are disturbed by kicking outward with a rear leg. If a sheep's wool is pulled on during a struggle, the value of the carcass is reduced.

Sheep show they are disturbed by kicking outward with a rear leg.

Which of the following statements is the least accurate? -A nervous cow has a somewhat wild look in its eye. -An aggressive bull lowers and shakes its head. -A nervous cow lowers its head and tucks its tail. -A handler should not be left alone with a beef bull.

A nervous cow lowers its head and tucks its tail.

Which of the following statements about chain, rope, and humane twitches is the least accurate? These twitches often are used as a last resort. Humane twitches minimize the amount of pain to which the horse is subjected. The greatest effectiveness of these twitches occurs when they are first applied. The horse's owner often decides which type of twitch is used.

Humane twitches minimize the amount of pain to which the horse is subjected.

Which of the following statements is the least accurate? -Cattle are suspicious of changes in lighting. -Separating a cow and her calf from the herd usually is uneventful. -Cattle have poor near-vision and no depth perception. -When moving cattle into a pen, allow them time to look around and inspect the area.

Separating a cow and her calf from the herd usually is uneventful.

Which of the following is considered to be a predator animal?

Kittens

Below is the sequence of events for placing a halter on a horse after initial placement of the lead rope. Identify the incorrect action. With the lead rope still tied around the horse's neck, attach the clip on the lead rope to the ring on the bottom of the halter. Flip the neck strap over the poll, onto your side of the horse. Secure the halter by buckling it to the neck strap. Slide the noseband of the halter over the bridge of the horse's nose.

With the lead rope still tied around the horse's neck, attach the clip on the lead rope to the ring on the bottom of the halter.

To restrain a goat while determining its temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate,

back the goat into a corner.

An adult, intact male pig is called a ______, and a young female pig is called a __________.

boar, gilt

All of the following are devices used during the oral administration of medications to cattle except -speculum. -bolus. -balling gun. -drenching gun.

bolus

A young goat is called a _______, and a castrated goat is called a ________.

kid, wether

An animal?s body temperature will __________ under general anesthesia.

decrease

Rocking a horse?s ear as a distraction technique involves all of the following except

grasping the ear at the tip of the pinna.

Regarding oral medication administration in a goat,

most medications given to goats are in either bolus or liquid form.

Administering a sedative to a patient is considered restraint in its _____________ form.

most restrictive

A pig?s ___________ can be used to the handler?s advantage when restraining the animal.

stubbornness

Which of the following statements about restraining pigs is the most accurate? Hobbles are used when placing a pig into a V-trough. A pig is placed into a V-trough so that it is lying on its abdomen and chest. Do not leave a hog snare on for more than 2 to 3 minutes. Ear protection is recommended when using a hog snare because of the pig's vocalization.

Ear protection is recommended when using a hog snare because of the pig's vocalization.

All of the following statements about restraining a goat?s head are true except head restraint of a goat is necessary for eye examinations, oral medication administration, and jugular venipuncture. grasp onto the goat's horns whenever possible, as goats are accustomed to being handled by their horns. restraining a goat's head works best when the animal is backed into a corner. the technique used to restrain a goat's head often depends on the preference of the handler.

grasp onto the goat's horns whenever possible, as goats are accustomed to being handled by their horns.

A __________ can be used on sheep.

halter

All of the following statements are true except leather collars placed on goats can be left on indefinitely. a goat's head can be controlled by placing one hand on either side of its cheeks and wrapping your fingers around its mandible. haltering a goat has limited utility. neck chains should be made of small, flat links to prevent snagging.

haltering a goat has limited utility.

All of the following are used to prevent the ends of the rope from unraveling or fraying except tying an overhand knot close to both ends. hanking. coating the ends with a stop-fraying product. whipping.

hanking.

When cattle are pushed too hard while attempting to move them into a pen or alley, their reaction will be to

mill around in a circle.

The most important aspect of any restraint procedure is

minimizing the effects of handling on the patient.

After setting up a sheep, brace the sheep?s back with your legs, and then lean the animal back so that it is sitting at a ___________ angle.

60-degree

The effective kicking range of cattle, known as the ?kill? zone, is _________ out from their bodies.

6 to 8 feet

An average horse?s kicking range straight back is

6 to 8 feet.

Which of the following statements is the most accurate? -Because they have limited contact with people, beef cattle tend to be complacent when handled. -Because they have limited contact with people, beef cattle tend to be more predictable than dairy cattle. -A dairy bull's size and unpredictability can result in death for a careless handler. -In order to gain their attention, cattle should be addressed with strong, firm commands.

A dairy bull's size and unpredictability can result in death for a careless handler.

__________ is/are the restraint tool of choice when restraining a large pig.

A hog snare

Which of the following statements about a snubbing rope is the least accurate? Tie a snubbing rope to a vertical post using a halter tie. Do not leave a snubbing rope on for more than 15 or 20 minutes. A snubbing rope is useful for restraining a pig while attending to other matters. If a pig violently resists a single snubbing rope, you can place another rope into the pig's mouth and cross-tie the animal.

A snubbing rope is useful for restraining a pig while attending to other matters.

Below is the sequence of events for restraining a lamb for castration or tail docking. Identify the incorrect action. After you have captured one of the lambs, grasp both front legs in one hand, supporting its hindquarters with the other. The lambs are placed in a small pen to facilitate capture. Tilt the lamb back to expose its scrotum and tail. Flip the lamb so that its back is resting against your chest or against your lap if you are sitting down.

After you have captured one of the lambs, grasp both front legs in one hand, supporting its hindquarters with the other.

Which of the following statements about moving pigs by using hurdles is not true? Hurdles can be used to crowd pigs into a pen or to set up temporary fences while pigs are moved from place to place. Although effective, using hurdles poses a threat to the handler when capturing a single pig. Hurdles are flat pieces of wood, plastic, or metal. If a pig can see through a hurdle, it will attempt to go through it or under it.

Although effective, using hurdles poses a threat to the handler when capturing a single pig.

Which of the following statements regarding the physical environment in which a restraint is to take place is the least accurate? -Small animals usually are restrained in an examination room or treatment area. -Before casting a large animal, clear the area of objects that could cause injury. -Before casting a large animal, ensure that the casting material will not contaminate the surrounding area. -When restraining a small animal, determine whether it still will be contained if it eludes the restraint.

Before casting a large animal, ensure that the casting material will not contaminate the surrounding area.

Which of the following animals would not exhibit the ?herd instinct? when members of its group are threatened? -Cats -Pigs -Goats -Dogs

Cats

Which of the following is not considered to be a prey animal? -Dogs -Kids -Horses -Bulls

Dogs

Because some species establish a hierarchy within their group, what would be the best way to treat an individual horse that is in pasture with a group of horses? -With regard to the group's hierarchy, it makes no difference whether the individual is treated by separating it from the group or not. -Always treat the horse without separating it from the group. -Remove the individual from the group, treat it, and then wait a while before returning it to the group, thereby allowing the other horses to get over the fact that the individual horse was gone. -First move the entire group into an enclosure, then separate out the individual, treat it, and return it to the group as quickly as possible.

First move the entire group into an enclosure, then separate out the individual, treat it, and return it to the group as quickly as possible.

Which of the following statements about goats is the most accurate? Because of their temperament, goats require considerable restraint from the outset. Because of their temperament, goats tolerate rougher handling. Like sheep, goats have a strong instinct to remain with the group. Goats recognize unfriendly behavior in handlers.

Goats recognize unfriendly behavior in handlers.

Which of the following is not a potential consequence of a restraint procedure? -Death -Shock -Delayed recovery -Lack of stress in a normal, healthy animal

Lack of stress in a normal, healthy animal

Which of the following statements is the most accurate? Leather collars are useful during milking and jugular venipuncture. Neck chains are used primarily on meat goats. Goats object to being grasped their beard. During mating season, nanny goats urinate on their beards.

Leather collars are useful during milking and jugular venipuncture.

Which of the following statements about restraint instruments is true? -The restrainer's hands are of secondary importance to the instrument being used. -They are designed to minimize injury to the patient if used incorrectly. -Many are designed to inflict pain. -Most are interchangeable among species.

Many are designed to inflict pain.

Below is the sequence of events for setting up sheep. Identify the incorrect action. Stand on the left side of the sheep; restrict its forward motion by placing one hand on the front of the animal and the other on its hindquarters. With your right hand, reach over the sheep's back and grasp the flank on the right side. Simultaneously step back, lift up on the flank, and throw the sheep off balance; with a quick twist you can set up the sheep on its rump. Move the sheep's head to the left toward its shoulder.

Move the sheep's head to the left toward its shoulder.

Which of the following considerations is not among the most critical when restraining a horse?s head? Standing on the same side of the horse as the person performing the procedure. Keeping the horse's head down. Using proper distraction techniques. Never standing directly in front of the horse.

Never standing directly in front of the horse.

Which of the following statements is true? -Dairy bulls become docile during mating season. -When in estrus, mares become more tolerant of other mares. -Piglets should be separated from their mother before administering any treatment. -It is best to separate the mare from its foal before administering any treatment.

Piglets should be separated from their mother before administering any treatment.

________ and _______ quickly become ___________ during restraint techniques performed in warm weather.

Pigs, sheep, hyperthermic

Below is the sequence of events for flanking a goat. Identify the incorrect action. Firmly hold the goat's legs while pressing your knee against the goat's neck. Raise the goat's back legs by grasping its flank and lifting. Lower the goat onto the ground. Reach over the goat's back and grasp the front leg furthest from your body.

Reach over the goat's back and grasp the front leg furthest from your body.

Which of the following is not a tone of voice used as a restraint tool? -Soothing -Requesting -Instructional -Commanding

Requesting

Which of the following statements about hog snares is the least accurate? If a hog snare becomes caught on the pig's tusks when removing the snare, the animal may swing its head violently. Restraining a pig in a hog snare is useful for performing venipuncture and administering injections but has limited utility when performing physical examinations. Once a pig is restrained in a hog snare, it will stop swinging its head. When using a hog snare, be careful about not applying excessive pressure to the pig's snout.

Restraining a pig in a hog snare is useful for performing venipuncture and administering injections but has limited utility when performing physical examinations.

Because some horses try to avoid capture when being approached by a handler who is carrying a lead rope and halter Lure them into a larger enclosure so that they do not feel trapped. Add a tranquilizer or sedative to the horse's feed prior to attempting capture. Keep the lead rope and halter in plain sight so that the horse understands that you are in control. Rope the horse if necessary.

Rope the horse if necessary.

Which of the following statements about moving pigs is the least accurate? Slapping a pig on its snout will stop it from moving away from the handler. After placing a bucket over a pig's head, steer the animal by its tail. Placing a bucket over a pig's head will cause it to back away. Improper use of a paddle can cause bruising of the carcass.

Slapping a pig on its snout will stop it from moving away from the handler.

Which of the following procedures cannot be performed on cattle when restrained in a chute or stanchion? -Physical exams -Drenching -Snubbing -Subcutaneous injections

Snubbing

Which of the following actions is not used to gain the cooperation of a horse? Speaking to it loudly. Scratching it behind its ears. Scratching it across its eye ridges. Bribing it with grain.

Speaking to it loudly

Which of the following statements regarding restraint of animals is the most accurate? -Because the animal must be restrained for the procedure regardless of the handler's prior experience, "If you can't make, fake it." -All animals respond well to gentle words and caresses. -Once a restraint is initiated, the animal's temperament will remain constant. -Strive to use the minimum amount of restraint necessary.

Strive to use the minimum amount of restraint necessary.

Which of the following statements about sheep is the most accurate? Sheep with a full coat of wool can become hypothermic if they are chased during warm weather. Unlike rams, ewes seldom exhibit aggression. The easiest way to separate an individual sheep from the flock is to drive the entire flock into a small pen. Sheep have relatively strong bones.

The easiest way to separate an individual sheep from the flock is to drive the entire flock into a small pen.

Which of the following statements about rope halters is the least accurate? -They can be used to secure the animal's head for jugular venipuncture. -The noseband should be positioned below the nasal bones. -A snubbing hitch can be used to tie a halter to the stanchion. -They can be used to tie an animal for long periods.

The noseband should be positioned below the nasal bones.

Which of the following statements about cattle kicking is the most accurate? -Cattle kick straight backward, as does a horse. - A cattle's kick is restricted to the area adjacent to and behind its flank. -The safest place to stand is right next to the shoulder or rear of the animal. - Because of a cattle's strength, antikicking devices have limited utility.

The safest place to stand is right next to the shoulder or rear of the animal.

Which of the following statements about restraining the legs and feet of cattle is the most accurate? -When lifting the feet with ropes, use either a hondo or a lariat. -In order to avoid injury to the animal in case it loses its balance, avoid tying the head when lifting its feet with ropes. -To prevent kicking, milking hobbles are placed just proximal to the rear hooves. -To prevent kicking, a metal bar can be clamped around the animal's flanks.

To prevent kicking, a metal bar can be clamped around the animal's flanks.

Which of the following statements about restraining a goat for hoof trimming is the least accurate? To trim a goat's rear feet, grasp the leg at the hock. The hooves on a goat usually are soft. To trim a goat's front feet, grasp the leg at the tarsus. Tie the goat or have someone hold the goat by its beard and neck or by its cheeks.

To trim a goat's front feet, grasp the leg at the tarsus.

Which of the following statements about herding cattle is false? -By taking advantage of their point of balance, it is possible to move cattle down an alleyway. -The point of balance, or pressure point, in cattle is at their flank. -When a handler walks past a cow's point of balance, moving toward the animal's rear, the animal will move forward. -When a handler walks toward a cow's point of balance, approaching from in front, the animal will stop and turn away.

When a handler walks past a cow's point of balance, moving toward the animal's rear, the animal will move forward.

Which of the following statements about restraining sheep is the most accurate? When setting up a young sheep, the animal will be more comfortable if it is sitting further back on its rump. The setting up position is used most often when shearing sheep. When releasing a sheep from the setting up position, be cautious of the animal flailing its back legs. When a sheep is in lateral recumbency, keeping its head off the ground will prevent the animal from righting itself.

When setting up a young sheep, the animal will be more comfortable if it is sitting further back on its rump.

Which of the following statements is the least accurate? A clove hitch is the fastest way to secure a rope to a vertical bar. A snubbing hitch is used to hold an animal to a post by either a halter rope or nose lead. When using a sheet bend knot as a tail tie on horse or cow, apply the rope beyond the last coccygeal vertebra. When tying a horse to an immovable object, always keep the standing part of the rope long enough so that the animal can step over the rope if necessary.

When tying a horse to an immovable object, always keep the standing part of the rope long enough so that the animal can step over the rope if necessary.

Below is the sequence of events for restraining a goat for cephalic venipuncture. Identify the incorrect action. Place one hand around the goat's neck to stabilize its head and body. The venipuncturist must hold the distal portion of the goat's leg while withdrawing the blood sample. Use the other hand to grasp the front leg to be used for the venipuncture. Wrap your thumb across the top of the goat's leg and roll the vein to the lateral aspect of the leg.

Wrap your thumb across the top of the goat's leg and roll the vein to the lateral aspect of the leg.

All of the following statements are true except chain shanks commonly are used on stallions. do not twist the horse's muzzle while a humane twitch is applied. after a twitch has been removed, massage the horse's muzzle. a disadvantage to a chain twitch is that it slips off easily when the chain is loosened.

a disadvantage to a chain twitch is that it slips off easily when the chain is loosened.

All of the following statements about restraining sheep are false except stocks are available for cattle but not for sheep. after administering oral medication to one sheep that is among several in a pen, identify it with a marking crayon. subcutaneous injections can be administered only with the sheep in the setting up position. all lambs should be handled in a similar manner, regardless of size.

after administering oral medication to one sheep that is among several in a pen, identify it with a marking crayon.

A ________ is a sharp bend in the rope

bight

With regard to maintaining ropes, it is important to inspect the rope for all of the following except tears in the strands. kinks. dirt. expiration date.

expiration date

Restraint of an animal in a hospital setting can involve all of the following except -having the owner restrain a fractious pet. -keeping an animal under control. -suppressing an animal's actions. -depriving an animal of physical freedom.

having the owner restrain a fractious pet.

When using a shepherd?s crook to capture a sheep, hook one of its back legs in the area of its

hock.

A _____________ is a metal clamp-like device that pinches the horse?s upper lip between

humane twitch

Regarding chemical restraint -it can be overridden by the fight-or-flight response. -general anesthesia results in sedation. -once sedated or tranquilized, an animal can be left alone on the exam table. -an animal that was fearful or aggressive prior to sedation will be calmer during the recovery.

it can be overridden by the fight-or-flight response.

Regarding the restraint of pigs,

it is nearly impossible to capture one pig out of a herd.

Regarding the restraint of piglets,

newborn piglets can be lifted by their tail.

A ___________ restrains cattle by applying pressure to the nasal septum.

nose lead

A _________________ always should be used when securing an animal to an immovable object.

quick-release knot

Pigs possess all of the following traits except stubbornness. viciousness. intelligence. quietness.

quietness.

Signs of impending aggression in a goat include all of the following except

squinting.

A _________ is a simple head catch with a single horizontal bar on each side and an open area in the rear.

stanchion

A _____________ is used to bind two limbs of an animal together.

tomfool knot

A castrated sheep is called a _________.

wether

A horse?s body language can convey all of the following except whether it is angry. whether it is hungry. whether it comprehends what you want it to do. whether it is paying attention.

whether it is hungry.

Below is the sequence of events for restraining a goat for dehorning. Identify the incorrect action. Grasp the goat's head by positioning your hands on each side of its neck, with your fingers wrapped around its mandible. Place your forearms on the goat's back to keep it from regaining its footing. Capture the goat, sit down, and then extend the animal's front legs forward. Place your thumbs behind the goat's ears so that after the horns have been removed, your thumbs are positioned to apply pressure over the wounds.

Capture the goat, sit down, and then extend the animal's front legs forward.

Which of the following statements about capturing a goat is the least accurate? Capturing a goat by grasping and lifting one of its front legs is effective for both large and small goats. Grasping and lifting a goat's hind leg to capture and restrain it is an effective technique. To capture a goat and have it remain still, grasp and lift one of its front legs. After capturing a goat, it can be restrained by pushing its body against a fence with your legs and hips.

Grasping and lifting a goat's hind leg to capture and restrain it is an effective technique.

Which of the following statements about restraining sheep is the least accurate? To administer oral medication to a sheep that is alone in a pen, pin it against a wall or back it into a corner. Cephalic venipuncture can be performed with the sheep in the setting up position. Oral medication for sheep typically is in the form of individual boluses or a drenching solution. Jugular venipuncture can be performed only with the sheep in the standing position.

Jugular venipuncture can be performed only with the sheep in the standing position.

Which of the following statements is the most accurate? When moving from one side of a horse to the other, walk under its neck in order to avoid its hind legs. Because of their position in the food chain, most horses are inherently vicious. Never walk directly behind a horse unless you stay close. Gaining the trust and cooperation of a horse will ensure safety from injury during restraint.

Never walk directly behind a horse unless you stay close.

What would be the best way to remove an extremely territorial dog from its enclosure? -Reach in quickly, and grab it with authority. -Ask the owner to coax the animal out by speaking to it softly. -Ask the owner to reach in and put a leash around the animal's neck. -Open the enclosure's door, and allow the animal to walk out on its own.

Open the enclosure's door, and allow the animal to walk out on its own.

Below is the sequence of events for restraining a smaller pig for castration. Identify the incorrect action. Capture the pig by a rear leg, proximal to the hock. Slightly elevate the pig's front legs off the ground. Grasp a rear leg in each hand and lift the pig's body. Place the pig's head between your legs.

Slightly elevate the pig's front legs off the ground.

Which of the following statements about pigs is the least accurate? An insulating layer of fat makes them susceptible to hyperthermia if treated too roughly for long periods. Their large-boned legs are powerful and capable of inflicting significant damage. Talking to pigs reassures them. Poor eyesight makes them easily frightened.

Their large-boned legs are powerful and capable of inflicting significant damage.

Below is the sequence of events for placing a hog snare. Identify the incorrect action. Tighten the loop over the pig's lower jaw. Dangle the loop in front of the pig. After tightening the loop, lean away from the pig. When the pig mouths the loop, push it into the pig's mouth, up to the commissure of the lips.

Tighten the loop over the pig's lower jaw.

Which of the following statements is the least accurate? Unlike cattle, horses cannot kick out to the sides. Horses can strike with only one front leg at a time. Horses can kick behind themselves with only one back leg at a time. Horses can kick directly behind themselves with both back legs.

Unlike cattle, horses cannot kick out to the sides.

Which of the following statements about restraining the feet of cattle is the most accurate? -Sedation or general anesthesia usually is not indicated. -A tilt table is required when lifting the feet with ropes. -Lifting and tying a rear foot with ropes remove the likelihood of the animal kicking. -When lifting a rear foot with ropes, the handler should kneel on one leg.

When lifting a rear foot with ropes, the handler should kneel on one leg.

Which of the following statements about pigs is the most accurate? Like cows and sheep, pigs can be herded. With their streamlined bodies, pigs can squeeze through small openings. Pigs are one of the easiest of the large animals to restrain. A pig's primary means of defense is its size.

With their streamlined bodies, pigs can squeeze through small openings.

All of the following statements regarding the best time of day to apply a restraint technique are true except -diurnal animals are active at night. -animals that are active during the day are more easily handled in subdued lighting. -general anesthesia should be administered early in the day. -nocturnal animals are more easily handled in bright light.

diurnal animals are active at night.

When capturing an individual sheep, approach it slowly and then swing one arm around the sheep?s neck and front quarters and the other arm around its hindquarters, grasping it by the

dock.

When herding a group of goats into an enclosure, identify the lead goat, usually a _______, and guide it into the enclosure; the rest of the goats will follow.

doe

A working knowledge of ___________ would not necessarily be an advantage when deciding which restraint to use for a particular procedure on a particular patient.

preferred techniques

Because they are ____________, a horse?s natural instinct is to run away if it is frightened.

prey animals

A _____________ can be used as a tail tie on a horse or cow.

sheet bend knot

All of the following procedures can be performed after setting up a sheep except urine collection. administering subcutaneous vaccinations. trimming hooves. shearing wool.

urine collection.

Unlike other knots, the ____________ is started by making two throws on the first half of the knot.

surgeon's knot

Regarding the restraint of cattle by their tail -like horses, cattle have very strong tails. -tail jacking is useful for distracting cattle. -under certain circumstances, a cow's tail can be used to support the animal's weight. -when performing a tail jack, stand as far away from the animal as possible to avoid injury.

tail jacking is useful for distracting cattle.

An overhand knot is

the base knot for a variety of knots.

All of the following characteristics are among a sheep?s defense mechanisms except vocalization. head butting. speed. instinct to remain with the flock.

vocalization

If cattle are unable to flee a threatening situation, they will rely on all of the following to defend themselves except -vocalization. -speed. -hooves. -head.

vocalization.