Animal Handling Comprehensive Exam (2024) || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)
1. Which of the following are important when handling animals? - ANSWER - d. All of the above a. To keep your colleagues safe b. To hold the animal steady whilst using the least possible force c. To keep yourself safe
2.What should you remember when approaching a dog? - ANSWER - Offer out a fist to sniff
Try not to move suddenly and surprise him.
Speak calmly to the dog
3. When working with cats, should you...? True or false
If he is frightened, give the cat a place to hide - ANSWER - True
Leave an anxious cat with something that smells of homeT/F - ANSWER - True
Speak quietly and calmly - ANSWER - True
Stare into the cat box - ANSWER - False
Vigorously shake the cat out of his carrier - ANSWER - False
4. When handling small mammals which of the following are true and which false?
A great way to pick up a hamster is to catch him unawares when he's asleep - ANSWER - False
A nip from a hamster is not painful - ANSWER - False
A safe way to carry a rabbit is the "football" hold - ANSWER - True
Guinea pigs are apt to cry out unexpectedly and make you jump - ANSWER - True
Rabbits and guinea pigs have delicate spines so you should never put pressure on their
backs - ANSWER - True 5. With regards to handling reptiles, which statement reflects best practice? - ANSWER - b. Smaller reptiles and non-venomous snakes are best held behind the head, and always wash your hands afterwards.
Sternal Recumbancy - ANSWER - Laying on the chest
Restraint - ANSWER - is the restriction of an animal's activity by verbal, physical or chemical means so that the animal cannot injure itself, the handler or other people working with the animal.
Purpose of Restraint - ANSWER - to facilitate physical examination, to administer medication, to apply bandages/splints or to perform procedures.
Dyspnea - ANSWER - difficult or labored breathing
Hyperthermia - ANSWER - overheating, elevated body temp.
lateral recumbency - ANSWER - A restraint position in which the animal is lying on its side (either right or left)
Cephalic Vein - ANSWER - located in the front leg, is a common site for venipuncture
Jugular vein - ANSWER - located in the neck, is frequently used to collect blood.
xylazine (rompun) - ANSWER - a sedative at low doses or an anesthetic at high doses, commonly used in large animals. never used in cats
acepromazine - ANSWER - A sedative used to calm, anxious or aggressive cat, dogs, and horses
Ketamine - ANSWER - dissociative injectable anesthetic often used with diazapam which is valium, a tranquilizer and muscle relaxant. Often used in many species of reptiles, birds and mammals. Use eye ointment whenever ketamine is used
What can be used to restrain cats? - ANSWER - towels, scruffing, plastic restraint box, nets, muzzles, snare poles and cat bags, proper handling
What can be used to restrain dogs? - ANSWER - leashes, muzzles, towels, snare poles, proper handling
dog's first reaction - ANSWER - to bite
cat's first reaction - ANSWER - to scratch
lateral saphenous vein - ANSWER - outside of the thigh
1. Which of the following are important when handling animals? - ANSWER - d. All of the above a. To keep your colleagues safe b. To hold the animal steady whilst using the least possible force c. To keep yourself safe
2.What should you remember when approaching a dog? - ANSWER - Offer out a fist to sniff
Try not to move suddenly and surprise him.
Speak calmly to the dog
3. When working with cats, should you...? True or false
If he is frightened, give the cat a place to hide - ANSWER - True
Leave an anxious cat with something that smells of homeT/F - ANSWER - True
Speak quietly and calmly - ANSWER - True
Stare into the cat box - ANSWER - False
Vigorously shake the cat out of his carrier - ANSWER - False
4. When handling small mammals which of the following are true and which false?
A great way to pick up a hamster is to catch him unawares when he's asleep - ANSWER - False
A nip from a hamster is not painful - ANSWER - False
A safe way to carry a rabbit is the "football" hold - ANSWER - True
Guinea pigs are apt to cry out unexpectedly and make you jump - ANSWER - True
Rabbits and guinea pigs have delicate spines so you should never put pressure on their
backs - ANSWER - True 5. With regards to handling reptiles, which statement reflects best practice? - ANSWER - b. Smaller reptiles and non-venomous snakes are best held behind the head, and always wash your hands afterwards.
Sternal Recumbancy - ANSWER - Laying on the chest
Restraint - ANSWER - is the restriction of an animal's activity by verbal, physical or chemical means so that the animal cannot injure itself, the handler or other people working with the animal.
Purpose of Restraint - ANSWER - to facilitate physical examination, to administer medication, to apply bandages/splints or to perform procedures.
Dyspnea - ANSWER - difficult or labored breathing
Hyperthermia - ANSWER - overheating, elevated body temp.
lateral recumbency - ANSWER - A restraint position in which the animal is lying on its side (either right or left)
Cephalic Vein - ANSWER - located in the front leg, is a common site for venipuncture
Jugular vein - ANSWER - located in the neck, is frequently used to collect blood.
xylazine (rompun) - ANSWER - a sedative at low doses or an anesthetic at high doses, commonly used in large animals. never used in cats
acepromazine - ANSWER - A sedative used to calm, anxious or aggressive cat, dogs, and horses
Ketamine - ANSWER - dissociative injectable anesthetic often used with diazapam which is valium, a tranquilizer and muscle relaxant. Often used in many species of reptiles, birds and mammals. Use eye ointment whenever ketamine is used
What can be used to restrain cats? - ANSWER - towels, scruffing, plastic restraint box, nets, muzzles, snare poles and cat bags, proper handling
What can be used to restrain dogs? - ANSWER - leashes, muzzles, towels, snare poles, proper handling
dog's first reaction - ANSWER - to bite
cat's first reaction - ANSWER - to scratch
lateral saphenous vein - ANSWER - outside of the thigh
