Vet Assisting Obj. 5.02 - Clinical Skills

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.

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

• learned behavior.

• conditioning.

• modeling.

• instinctive behavior.

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

• instinctive behavior.

• conditioning.

• demonstrating.

• imprinting.

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.

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

• cats.

• sheep.

• dogs.

• rabbits.

Which drip delivers 15 drops of fluid per milliliter?

• Standard drip

• IV drip

• Macrodrip

• Microdrip

Screaming, mimicking, biting, and grinding are normal behaviors of:

• birds.

• dogs.

• pigs.

• rabbits.

Auscultation is done using a:

• microscope.

• telescope.

• stethoscope.

• sphygmomanometer.

One of the most important safety protocols to remember when expressing a dog's anal glands is to:

• hold its tail down.

• wear gloves.

• push as hard as one can to express the glands.

• place the dog on its back.

Anal glands are located on either side of the:

• rectum.

• stomach.

• shoulder.

• brain.