The Haunted Hospital
This federal agency establishes and enforces workplace safety standards to help protect veterinary staff from hazards.
OSHA
True or false: A dog that stops moving and becomes completely still is always calm.
False
Where should used needles be disposed of?
Red sharps container
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the largest organ in a dog's body?
Skin
A staff member leaves a wet mop in a busy hallway without warning signs or barriers. What is the hazard?
Slip-and-fall hazard (or being sued lol)
True or False: Employees should report workplace injuries according to workplace procedures, even if the injury initially seems minor.
True
What surgical instrument is commonly used to hold a scalpel blade during surgery?
A scalpel handle/holder
Why should bleach never be mixed with ammonia-containing cleaners?
Toxic gases can be released
Which organ produces bile?
The liver
Why should countertops be kept free of unnecessary supplies? - can be multiple answers -
Reduce clutter, potential contamination, pest harborage, allow effective cleaning
This piece of equipment may help safely manage a bite-risk patient when appropriately selected and used.
A muzzle!
What is a one-handed scoop technique used for?
Hint: this is a suggested 'correct' version of a daily task we perform subconsciously.
Re-capping needles.
What does aseptic technique aim to do?
Minimize microbial contamination.
How many permanent teeth does a typical adult dog and cat have?
Dog: 42
Cat: 30
What is the main route by which canine parvovirus spreads?
Fecal–oral route, often through contaminated environments or objects - which is why we clean up after our patients!
What is the difference between negative reinforcement and positive punishment in animal training?
Negative reinforcement removes something unpleasant to increase a behavior, while positive punishment adds something unpleasant to decrease a behavior.
What is the name for introducing a needle into a vein to collect blood?
Venipuncture
What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
Cleaning removes dirt and organic material. Disinfection uses a chemical or other method to inactivate many pathogens.
A cat has sneezing, watery eyes, and oral ulcers. Which infection is a possible cause?
Feline calicivirus
How many fire extinguishers does Livewell at the Parks have?
Bonus 100 points: where do they live?
2 fire extinguishers!
Bonus 100: There's one by each bathroom.
Name 3 warning signs that a dog may be uncomfortable and could escalate to defensive aggression. - can be multiple answers -
Stiff body, growling, freezing, a hard stare/whale eyes, showing teeth/smiling
Which needle gauge is generally wider: 18G or 25G?
18G, a lower gauge number means a larger diameter.
I am a parasite invisible to the naked eye, that can cause diarrhea, and can be detected through fecal testing, including antigen tests or microscopic examination. Who am I?
Giardia duodenalis!
What is the generic name for Benadryl?
Pick one person from your team who can correctly spell it out!
D-i-p-h-e-n-h-y-d-r-a-m-i-n-e
Diphenhydramine.