Chapter 14 - Euthanasia

Question 1

Inducing death in a way that minimizes pain and distress is called _____.

Answer 1

Euthanasia

Question 2

Why are animals euthanized in an area away from other animals?

Answer 2

To avoid causing distress to the other animals.

Question 3

What term does the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia use for the most appropriate agents/methods of euthanasia?

Answer 3

Acceptable

Question 4

What are the two categories of euthanasia methods?

Answer 4

Chemical, physical

Question 5

What are the three ways euthanasia chemical agents can be given to animals?

Answer 5

Inhalation, injection, immersion (aquatic species)

Question 6

Name an advantage of using physical methods of euthanasia.

Answer 6

Tissues are free of drug residue.

Question 7

What is the last step in the euthanasia process?

Answer 7

Confirmation of animal death.

Question 8

Name two factors that are just as important as the type of method used when euthanizing an animal.

Answer 8

The knowledge and skill of the technician.

Question 9

When using carbon dioxide (CO₂) for euthanasia, what should be the source to obtain the gas?

Answer 9

A compressed gas cylinder.

Question 10

_____ _____ approves the methods of euthanasia at a research institution.

Answer 10

The IACUC.