animal husbandry and restraint review

What is the ideal distance between the veterinary technician and the client during the patient history interview?

3 feet

Two people should always be used when lifting dogs larger than _______ pounds.

50

What technique can be used on a cat that is objecting vigorously to an IV injection into the femoral vein?

A back leg sticking out of a burrito-wrapped towel

how do you properly encage a dog

Always make sure all exits are blocked. And block door with forearm or leg reach in and place leash around neck

Respiratory diseases are more likely to occur among which group of dogs?

Brachycephalic breeds

Moving an aggressive dog from a run or cage can best be accomplished by using which one of the following devices?

Catchpole

Which one of the following items must be included in the patient history?

Current environment

what position would you use to restrain a dog for cystocentesis

Dorsal recumbency

Concerning the veterinary technician's role in the history-taking process of a patient, which statement is most accurate?

Even the best veterinarian may be unable to solve the problems of a particular patient without an accurate and complete history

how do you approach a dog

Extend hand palm down with fingers bent slightly, allowing the dog to sniff the back of your hand. Watch the dog's reaction and avoid direct eye contact. Pay attention to the dogs body language.

Which animal will bite and hang on and often needs to be doused with water before letting go?

Ferret

What position would you use to restrain a dog for collection of blood from the saphenous vein?

Lateral recumbency

Which method is most appropriate for lifting a 60 pound dog that is pregnant?

One person controls the neck and chest while the other controls the abdomen and rear

Which method is most appropriate for keeping a dog from bolting out of its cage?

Placing your knee or body in the open space between the door and frame

How can you distract a ferret from nonpainful procedures such as nail trims?

Put a liquid treat on its abdomen

Which of the following best describes an unconscious animal?

The animal is able to respond to painful stimuli

Which of the following best describes a semiconscious animal?

The animal is able to respond to painful stimuli.

signs if a animal is depressed

The animal is conscious but slow to respond.

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?

When did Fluffy start showing evidence of this problem?

Tympany is another term for

a musical drumlike sound caused by an air-filled organ.

Dullness heard during percussion is

a thudlike sound produced by an encapsulated tissue.

The signalment of the animal includes gathering information such as

age.

One of the goals of the history and physical examination is to allow the clinician to formulate a list of differential diagnoses, which includes

all of the diagnoses the patient has received in the past

For veterinary treatment, friendly cats are best restrained by

applying minimal physical restraint

what is crowding

backing dog up in a sitting position into a corner then hold head while straddling the dog

Both femoral pulses in the cat should be palpated at the same time to detect

caudal aortic obstruction.

The primary medical problem for which a pet is brought to the veterinary clinic is also known as the

chief complaint

what are some steps to make lists to vet stress free

creating visual barriers with plants or shelfs putting the carrier on the bench or table and calming pheromones.

what are the types of restraints

crowding, sitting and sternal recumbency lateral recumbency dorsal recumbency and snubbing

Possible causes of an animal's illness are also known as

differential diagnoses.

what signs do cats show when in fear

dilated pupils and hissing

Voice commands usually work very well with which one of the following animals?

dogs

Thoracic percussion dorsal to the fluid line in a standing patient produces a _______ sound.

dull thud

Which one of the following terms is a sound produced during percussion of the body surface?

dullness

What vein is most accessible when using a rabbit restraint box?

ear vein

Moist lung sounds during auscultation indicate

fluid in the lung tissues

which animal may go into an epileptic type seizure if handled too roughly

gerbil

which animal, if captured by the tail, may slip the skin off its tail causing unnecessary pain

gerbils

The preferred method of picking up a mouse is by

grasping the base of its tail.

The first subtle sign of respiratory distress is

increased respiratory rate

Absence of lung sounds during auscultation suggests

interruption of sound transmission by air or fluid in the pleural space.

what are the names of restraint equipment.

leash, gauntlet, muzzle catch pole voice and towels and blankets

Auscultation of a patient means to

listen to sounds produced by the body.

Once a new patient is placed in an examination room, the first aspect of his or her visit usually involves the veterinary technician or veterinarian

obtaining a complete medical history and performing a physical examination.

what signs do dogs show when in fear

panting, pacing, yawning

Which one of the following is a primary technique used during physical examination?

percussion

The best way to pick up a rabbit is by

placing a hand around the rabbits chest, lifting while supporting the rear end

Vital signs should be evaluated based on

presenting complaint

Which animal can be put into a hypnotic state when it is put into dorsal recumbency?

rabbit

Which heart arrhythmia may be normal in dogs?

sinus arrhythmia

Which of the following is a restraint technique in which the animal is held in position using a leash through a wall anchor or the hinges or bars on a low cage?

snubbing

What restraint technique will you use on a dog to obtain a vaginal smear?

standing

what position would you use to restrain a dog for collection of blood from the jugular vein

sternal recumbency

Light palpation is used to detect _______; deep palpation is used to assess _______.

tenderness; underlying organs

The rate, pattern, and effort of breathing are controlled by

the brain and respiratory muscles.

Percussion is most commonly used for examining the

thorax

Toe pinching to detect an animal's response to a painful stimulus is used in

unconscious patients.

Loud breathing heard without using a stethoscope indicates

upper airway disease

what should you do when taking an fearfull dog in and out of cages

use caution avoid eye contact should be muzzled or sedated if need never corner the dog. verbally praise dog for comfort