Veterinary Science Safety and Handling

What does PPE stand for?

• Parts Per Equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Phenomenal Protective Equipment

• Partially Protected Environment

What are the three types of hazards that we discussed in class?

• Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Hazards

• Large, Medium, and Small Hazards

• Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards

• Red, Yellow, and Green Hazards

What is NOT an example of a PHYSICAL hazard listed below?

• A Wet floor without a sign indicating the hazard.

• A Extension cord running across an aisle.

• A sharp edge on a broken table leg.

• Leaky anesthesia hoses

What is an example of a CHEMICAL hazard?

• A large animal that is frantic and flighty.

• A cleaning solution that was spilled on top of the operating table.

• A broken test tube on the floor of the clinic.

• A dog who is sick with parvo and has not been quarantined.

A disease that can be passed from animals to humans or humans to animals is a . . .

• Contagious

• Biological

• Zoonotic

• Virus

BIOLOGICAL hazards can come from which of the following?

• Chemicals

• Medications

• Animal Feces

• Electrical Work

Which of the following is NOT a ZOONOTIC disease?

• Ringworm

• Coronavirus

• Tetanus

• Chicken Pox

What PPE would be affective when dealing with a contagious animal?

• Ear Plugs

• Radiology Apron

• Steel Toe Boots

• Face Mask

What PPE would be affective during a surgical procedure?

• Ear Plugs

• Rubber Surgical Gloves

• Steel Toe Boots

• Face Mask

What PPE would be affective when cleaning the kennel with 10 canine residents?

• Ear Plugs

• Rubber Surgical Gloves

• Steel Toe Boots

• Face Mask