Animal Handling
This restraint is commonly used for dogs during exams.
What is a leash restraint?
“Cardio” refers to this body part.
What is the heart?
This tool is used to listen to heart and lung sounds.
What is a stethoscope?
This vital sign is measured with a thermometer.
What is temperature?
This is required during labs for safety.
What is PPE?
This should be done before approaching a scared animal.
What is approaching calmly and safely?
This directional term means “toward the tail.”
What is caudal?
This procedure prepares an animal before surgery.
What is surgical prep?
This skill measures beats per minute.
What is heart rate/pulse?
This should happen immediately after a bite or scratch.
What is reporting the incident?
This body language may show fear in a dog.
What is tail tucked/cowering?
This abbreviation stands for twice daily.
What is BID?
This lab taught proper nail trimming techniques.
What is the nail trim lab?
This PPE protects hands from contamination.
What are gloves?
This helps prevent spreading disease between animals.
What is sanitation/disinfection?
This piece of equipment may be used to prevent biting.
What is a muzzle?
This document contains important information about an animal’s treatment, feeding, and medications.
What is a patient chart/medical record?
These are the three layers of a bandage.
What are contact, padding, and outer layers?
This procedure helps ensure animals and staff stay safe during examinations and treatments.
What is proper restraint?
This behavior is expected from students in class and clinic.
What is professionalism?
This restraint is commonly used for cats wrapped in a towel.
What is burrito restraint?
This term means “fast breathing.”
What is tachypnea?
This procedure prepares an animal before surgery.
What is surgical prep?
This safety step helps prevent accidental injury when using sharps in the clinic.
What is proper needle disposal?
This document gives permission for treatment procedures.
What is a consent form?