Fear-Free Module 6

Letting dogs remain on the floor rather than placed on an examination table is generally less stressful for the patient.

True

The goal of adding a handling tool such as a muzzle is so that you can use less restraint

True

Although most procedures can be performed with the patient standing or sitting, if a canine patient must be moved from standing to lateral recumbency, you should:

All of the Above

Patients can be positioned for procedures by

All of the Above

Possible alternatives to a nylon muzzle are

All of the Above

The Principles of gentle control include

All of the Above

Which procedure below can be performed in an exam room:

All of the Above

When moving a pet through the hospital to perform a procedure which is a technique that is not recommended?

Carry cats in your arms

When performing a procedure with canine and feline patients, which of the below does not include gentle control (GC) and a Fear Free℠ experience?

Continuing a procedure even if the patient is showing signs of fear, anxiety, and stress

Interactions with patients are only stressful when they cause pain

False

It is acceptable for patients to struggle during procedures for at least 1 to 2 minutes.

False

It is not necessary to positively condition a basket muzzle, Elizabethan collar, or air muzzle

False

Which would be the least likely preferred location for a cat to have a procedure performed?

On a stainless steel examination table

Identify the gradient of touch in the order which goes from least invasive to most invasive:

Stroking trunk, stroking limb, pinching skin, injection

Many patients' fear is triggered by physical restraint and socially threatening interactions and they tolerate even painful procedures better when less physical restraint is used

True

Multiple occurrences of handling should be avoided to reduce patient stress

True

Prior to performing a procedure, establishing a high value distraction, such as canned food, for the patient is an important step

True

When trimming a dog's nails it is important to remember that the density of nerve endings is very high in the toes

True

When using a gentle control (GC) tool to assist with restraint, the patient's emotional wellbeing and signs of fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) should continued to be monitored

True

Whenever possible, procedures should be brought to the pet rather than the pet taken to the procedure.

True