WorksheetsFear Free Module 5: In Hospital Care
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Choose benefits of Fear Free techniques: (choose all that apply)
Reduction of patient FAS
Reduction in aggression towards staff
Clients will be more likely to bring pet in for minor issues
Happiness of staff
Weight Loss for patients
____________________ is the true essence of Fear Free.
Communication
Behavior
Restraint
Pharmaceuticals
Fear Free techniques should be used in all areas of the hospital including: Reception, Exam Room, Treatment Area, Kennels, & Surgical Suite
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE, except for the surgical suite
TRUE, except for the treatment area
TRUE/FALSE: Before moving a patient from one area of the hospital to another, you should consider the patient's perspective of the new area
TRUE
FALSE
Which action could cause FAS in a patient? (Choose the BEST answer)
The sound of clippers being used
A staff member talking normally on the phone
The shaking out of laundry before being placed in the washer
Any action that is swift, sudden or forgeign to the patient
Which technique is best to separate the patient from the owner?
use force and drag reluctant patients away from owners
Quickly pick up the patient and bring them to the treatment area ASAP
Use a soft voice and lots of treats for encouragement
Throw a towel over the patient to reduce incoming stimuli and quickly bring to the back
When taking a small dog from an owner you should:
Have the owner hand you the animal, rear portion first
Have the owner hand you the animal in a baby hold (on the back)
Have the owner put the animal on the floor first
Have the owner hand you the animal, head portion first
Which IS NOT correct regarding moving a patient on a leash:
Use a slip leash, maybe 2 if hospital policy
Use lots of treats to encourage voluntary movement
Snap, jerk, or pop the leash for immediate corrective action
Keep the leash short (1 to 2 feet)
TRUE/FALSE: In hospital FAS can negatively affect at home surgical healing and may delay wound closure?
TRUE
FALSE
Which cage location is best at reducing FAS on cats?
Bottom cage
Any cage directly facing another cat
Top cage, with cover when needed
Any cage in the main treatment area for easy access
Which should NOT be included in a post surgical recovery area?
Low level lighting
High, bright lighting
Water fountain or soothing musical sounds
Warm room temperature
True aggressive behavior is NOT a sign of
fear
anxiety
stress
hunger
pain
When working with patients in the kennel area you should
usa a loud clear voice to give directions
remain calm, cautious, and safe
use bright lights and quick movements
alert the animals of your presence by clapping when entering
Which cage location is best for an aggressive dog?
Bottom cage
Any cage directly facing another dog
Top cage, with cover when needed
Any cage in the main treatment area for easy access
An anxiolytic medication can
increase anxiety in patients
raise the stress level of patients
be used to reduce FAS in patients
be used to remove pain in patients
