VA 5.01

The veterinary assistant obtains a squeeze cage to use with:

• horses.

• small animals.

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

• sternal recumbency.

• lateral recumbency.

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

• cats.

• dogs.

Veterinary staff should consider safety when handling young animals because:

• they may be arthritic.

• they may have small and brittle bones.

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

• allowing only the veterinarian to restrain animals.

• allowing non-veterinary staff to restrain animals.

Which material is the best choice for Sarah to use as a muzzle?

• Chain

• Nylon

When considering animal safety, veterinary staff should remember:

• it is only important with vicious animals.

• animals not accustomed to humans will be stressed.

Which animals tend to be arthritic and in pain and should be handled with extra care?

• Young animals

• Older animals

The veterinary assistant uses nose tongs to apply pressure to the nostrils of:

• cattle.

• horses

When using halters or leads, the animals typically are:

• large

• small