Restraint for Cats & Dogs

Out of the following injection types, which is the LEAST painful?

• SQ

• IM

• IV

Which of the following is NOT a common place used for IM injections in dogs and cats?

• Epaxial muscles (along the spine)

• Lateral thigh muscle

• Neck muscle

Vaccines in dogs and cats are most commonly given by __ injection.

• SQ

• IM

• IV

Which of the following is NOT an important consideration when taking x-rays?

• Maintaining your safety.

• Not considering the patient's comfort as it is a quick procedure.

• Keeping the pet motionless.

• Keeping the pet symmetrical.

IV catheters are most commonly placed in which vein in dogs and cats.

• Jugular

• Saphenous

• Femoral

• Cephalic

During what stage of anesthesia is the patient completely unconscious so we must be mindful of their body position to prevent injury?

• Sedation

• Induction

• Maintenance

• Recovery

Which stage of anesthesia carries the biggest risk of anesthetic related death?

• Sedation

• Induction

• Maintenance

• Recovery

If a pet shows signs of ___________ distress while taking x-rays, you should stop what you are doing and alert the vet.

When restraining for an IV injection, you must make sure to stop holding off the vein during the injection without letting go of the pet's leg.

• True

• False

It is okay to have your hands in the beam of an x-ray if you are wearing lead-lined gloves.

• True

• False