Vet 5.00

When administering fluids to an animal, the veterinary assistant should be able to:

• calculate the proper fluid drip rate

• monitor the IV catheter and fluid line

• insert the IV catheter

• determine the correct fluid solution to prescribe

The veterinary assistant obtains a squeeze cage to use with:

• Great Danes

• horses

• goats

• small animals

A young mammal kneading its paws on its mother's mammary glands is an example of:

• learned behavior

• conditioning

• modeling

• instinctive behavior

When euthanasia is necessary, the veterinary assistant should:

• recommend a new puppy as soon as the animal is "asleep"

• place cadaver bags in the room with the client

• tell his/her friends about the dog he/she helped euthanize

• be supportive and remember client confidentiality

Placing the animal on either its left or right side for restraint is:

• sternal recumbency

• lateral recumbency

• dorsal recumbency

• standing position

The most difficult small animals to restrain when they become upset and aggressive from stress are

• fish

• cats

• dogs

• sheep

When the trainer gives a reward for coming to a clicker sound, it is known as:

• instinctive behavior

• conditioning

• demonstrating

• imprinting

Veterinary staff should consider safety when handling young animals because:

• they may be arthritic

• they may have small and brittle bones

• they are always calm

• they are the most territorial

Aggression, biting, growling, house soiling, and destructive behaviors are common abnormal behaviors of:

• cats

• sheep

• dogs

• rabbits

A potential legal issue that can occur with animal safety is:

• allowing the veterinary assistant to restrain animals

• allowing only the veterinarian to restrain animals

• allowing non-veterinary staff to restrain animals

• allowing only the veterinary technician to restrain the animals