Safety guidelines

Question 1

Why is it important for clothing to fit properly in a veterinary setting?

Answer 1

Loose fitting clothes can interfere with mobility

Question 2

Why should a vet assistant wear nonslip shoes that fully enclose the feet?

Answer 2

To prevent falls and injury to feet

Question 3

What’s the problem with dangling jewelry in a veterinary setting?

Answer 3

Animal claws can catch on these items

Question 4

Why should fingernails be short and clean?

Answer 4

Can conceal bacteria and other pathogens

Question 5

When working with animals, you need to be present,…and …

Answer 5

Mentally, physically and emotionally

Patient medical and safety can be sacrificed

Question 6

When/where is it important to wear the following personal protective equipment….

Answer 6

when working with chemicals, infectious animals and hazardous materials
also when mixing chemicals or performing tasks that may risk eye injury
when performing dental procedures
when bathing animals in isolation wards and in surgical assisting
before and after handling animals or inanimate objects

Question 7

Safety can be facilitated through

Answer 7

Proper restraint and attitude

Question 8

Keep a …. in your work area

Answer 8

Calm atmosphere

Question 9

Never leave an animal….. and expect it to….

Answer 9

Off leash; stay

Question 10

Never leave an animal leashed and….. and to a ….

Answer 10

Tied; table

Question 11

Never leave an animal on a table

Answer 11

Unattended

Question 12

When lifting an animal off the the floor……

Answer 12

Protect your ace and follow safe lifting rules

Question 13

Never trust a …. or …to do your restraining for you

Answer 13

Tranquilizer or anesthetic

Question 14

Before handling an animal, be aware of its ……

Answer 14

Temperament

Question 15

Don’t make sudden … around animals

Answer 15

Movements

Question 16

Never approach livestock or horses from… why not?

Answer 16

Directly behind or infront of them; blindspots

Question 17

When you read for an animal make sure it….ow do you do this?

Answer 17

Sees you; extend your hand in fist

Question 18

When frightened, animals institutionally react with……or….

Answer 18

Fright or flight

Question 19

While here at school…all dogs must be…

Answer 19

On leash

Question 20

Keep animals….to prevent fights

Answer 20

Apart

Question 21

Control the animals head to prevent

Answer 21

Injury to you or others

Question 22

When indicated, use a ….. or a… to prevent animals from biting/scratching

Answer 22

Muzzle; cat bag

Question 23

What should you do if an animal accidentally gets loose? Explain why it’s a bad idea to corner a dog.

Answer 23

Make everyone aware, remain calm and with leash catch animals ASAP

Question 24

What are the five rules of safe lifting?

Answer 24

Size up the job
Get a firm footing and good grasp
Keep objects close to your body
Get help when needed

Question 25

Never mix electricity with….

Answer 25

Water

Question 26

Never stretch….or….across our work space

Answer 26

Wires or cords

Question 27

Set objects…. on counters

Answer 27

Far back

Question 28

Work with….objects over counter or on a table

Answer 28

Fragile

Question 29

Why are disinfectants used in vet hospitals and our vet lab?

Answer 29

Quaternary ammonium

Question 30

Why are Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) commonly used as a disinfectant in vet facilities

Answer 30

To keel or control veterinary pathogens

Question 31

List three vet disinfectants that contain “quats”

Answer 31

Roccal-D
Pravo-way
D128 dual-quat power

Question 32

Which disinfectant is commonly used to cleanse aviaries

Answer 32

Parvo-way

Question 33

What is a zoonotic disease?

Answer 33

Disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans

Question 34

List five common zoonotic diseases

Answer 34

Rabies
Toxoplasmosis
Scabies
Ringworm
Cat scratch