PENN FOSTER VETERINARY ASSISTANT- HANDLING AND RESTRAINT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED 100% GUARANTEED
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PENN FOSTER VETERINARY ASSISTANT- HANDLING AND RESTRAINT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED 100% GUARANTEED
Chemical restraints
certain drugs, such as sedatives, that restrain a animal by controlling his or her behavior
Manual Restraint
Using your hands to hold the animal in th...
PENN FOSTER VETERINARY ASSISTANT- HANDLING AND
RESTRAINT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED 100% GUARANTEED
Chemical restraints
certain drugs, such as sedatives, that restrain a animal by controlling his or her behavior
Manual Restraint
Using your hands to hold the animal in the desired position
Mechanical restraint
Use of equipment like leashes, collars, restraint bags, and poles on an animal.
How to make a gauze muzzle
Step 1: Take a long piece of bandage and tie a large loop at its midsection.
Step 2: Approach the dog from the side or back and slip the loop over the end of the
dog's nose.
Step 3: Quickly tighten the loop and bring the ends of the gauze under the dog's neck.
Step 4: Cross the ends over, then pull the ends behind the dog's neck.
Step 5: Tie the ends of the gauze in a half bow or slip knot so that it can be removed
quickly.
Lifting a small, uninjured dog less than 50 pounds Step by step
Step 1: Place one arm under the dog's head.
Step 2: Place your other arm under the dog's abdomen with your hand pointed forward
and your fingers between the dog's front legs.
Step 3: Lift the dog straight up and place it on the examining table.
Lifting a small, Injured dog less than 50 pounds Step by step
Step 1: Place one arm under the dog's head.
Step 2: Place your other arm around the dog's hindquarters.
Step 3: Lift the dog straight up and place it on the examining table.
Lifting a large, uninjured dog more than 50 pounds step by step
, Step 1: Two people should crouch down on the same side of the dog.
Step 2: One person should restrain the dog's head by placing one arm around the dog's
neck and the other arm around the dog's chest.
Step 3: The second person should place one arm around the dog's abdomen and the
other arm around the dog's hindquarters.
Step 4: Simultaneously, both people should lift the dog using their legs, not their back.
Standing Restraint Step by step
Step 1: Place one hand in front of the dog's neck.
Step 2: Place the other hand under the dog's abdomen just in front of its rear legs.
Step 3: Gently pull the dog toward you until it's snug against your body.
Sitting Restraint Step by step
Step 1: Place your arm around the dog's hindquarters.
Step 2: Gently tuck the dog into a sitting position.
Step 3: Place your other arm around the dog's neck so that its head rests in the crook of
your elbow.
Step 4: Pull the dog snugly against your body. Take care not to place your head close to
the dog's mouth; the animal might start snapping during the procedure.
Reclining Restraint(Lateral Recumbency) Step by Step
Step 1: After lifting the dog onto the table, place the dog on its side.
Step 2: Stand behind the dog so that the dog's spine is against the front of your body.
Step 3: Grasp the dog's forelegs with one hand, securing your grip by placing one finger
between the legs.
Step 4: Press down slightly with your forearm on the base of the dog's neck.
Step 5: Use your other hand to grasp the dog's rear legs.
Sternal Recumbency Step by Step
To restrain a dog for cephalic venipuncture
Step 1: Stand at the side of the table, facing in the same direction as the dog.
Step 2: Grasp the dog under its neck so that its head rests in the crook of one elbow.
Step 3: Place your other arm across the dog's back and pull the dog snugly against your
body.
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