Rabies Skill Sign Off Review

Rabies is a virus that impacts which body system?

• Cardiovascular

• Renal

• Neurological

• Skeletal

1. Rabies is a DNA virus that replicates by invading a host and then uses the reservoir host to multiply.  

• True

• False

1. What is the first sign in a dog/cat associated with a rabies infection?

Which animal is predominantly responsible for rabies infections in the Eastern USA?

• Raccoon

• Fox

• Skunk

• Cat

Rabies vaccination is required federally by law.

• True

• False

Select PPE or procedures that SHOULD be used when caring for a Rabies suspect.

(Choose all that apply)

• Sterile gloves

• Exam Gloves

• Long Sleeves

• Multiple individuals to minimize risk

• Minimal contact with food/water bowls

In the USA you can safely assume all ​ (a)   are carriers of the rabies virus.

• bats
• snakes
• wild dogs
• feral cats
• skunks

The rabies virus is transmitted through ______.

The time period from a bite to when an animal shows rabies symptoms is known as the

• Time lapse period

• Incubation period

• Antibody phase

• silent or aggressive phase

If you are bitten by a rabid animal and do not receive medical treatment, what will happen?

• nothing, unless it is a deep bite

• death

• paralysis

• flu like illness