Lesson #1: Animal Handling Quiz

For a geriatric cat for euthanasia, you might expect to place an __________ga IVC

For a healthy 40 kg labrador for an elective neuter, you might expect to place an _______IVC.

For the patient in #2, if they are really wiggly for IVC placement, you might want to:

An IVC should be labelled with a piece of white tape identifying:

A patient still needs an e-collar or catheter guard even if the IVC has no chew covering it.

IM injections are given:

The ________________muscles run down the side of the spine on either side.

The _________________muscles are on the back leg caudal to the femur.

If using the semimembranosis/ tendonosis muscles for an IM injection, care must be taken to avoid hitting the __________nerve.

Animal Handling – Administering an Enema: Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Using the largest possible appropriate-sized tubing for enema administration is indicated, as the larger tubing is stiffer and will be able to pass further into the rectum, and therefore past obstructions.
Asking the doctor how far they want the tube past is important and indicated every case, every time.
Having an appropriate restrainer or holder is indicated every case, every time.
It is not important to clean the animal after every enema, as they will continue defecating and become messy again.

Animal Handling – Administering an Enema: Which of the following statements is FALSE?

When refilling the syringe during an enema, pinching the tubing before disconnecting the syringe will decrease the amount of fecal fluid backflow.
When removing the tubing, gently pinching the anus will decrease the amount of fecal fluid backflow.
The response time for enemas varies, but is usually greater than 1hr, therefore replacing both dogs and cats into thier cages immediately is appropriate.
The response time for enemas varies, but is usually less than a few minutes, therefore walking dogs immediately, or replacing cats into thier prepared cages immediately is appropriate.

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