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Why is it important to understand what a dog was bred for?

ANSWER: make the correct choice for your lifestyle i.e. Exercise, grooming, trainability, family friendly Genetic/Health Issues, How to approach esp. when working with them, helping you bond w/clients

A.K.C. Groups

How many are there?

What is each group noted for and you should be able to name a couple of breeds from each.

ANSWER: 7

ANSWER: Herd livestock – Border Collie, Australian SheepDog, German Shepherd Dog

Herding

Working ANSWER: Dogs that have had various jobs helping people- Siberian Huskie, Mastiff, Rottweiller, Komondor

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What is each group noted for and you should be able to name a couple of breeds from each.

Toy

Non-Sporting

Terrier

Hound

Sporting

ANSWER: Companion dogs emphasis on small size – Pug, Chihuahua, Papillion, Yorkshire Terrier

ANSWER: Dogs that didn’t fit into any other groupChow Chow, Dalmatian, Standard Poodle

ANSWER: Killing vermin, wiry coat, short strong tails, tenacious- Am staff, Airedale, Scottish terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

ANSWER: Helped aquire game either through sight or scent- Beagle, Greyhound, Dachshund, Irish Wolfhound

ANSWER: “Gun Dogs” – helped people get game by either Pointing, Set up or flushed and/or retrieved

Golden retriever, Labrador retriever, Cocker Spaniel, etc

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Workplace Safety

Who is usually the safety coordinator?

If you are bitten or scratched, you can treat by . . .

When you need to lift heavy objects you should . . .

X-ray Safety

3 TYPES of restraint and examples of each

ANSWER: Office manager

ANSWER: Wash well and apply antibiotic cream

ANSWER: Get help, lift with your legs/knees, have a plan

ANSWER: have to be 18 or older, min. of 6ft away fromMachine w/out protective gearHealth=reproductive issues, cancer

ANSWER: Manual – lateral = laying on side Mechanical = Slip lead, muzzle Chemical = tranquilizer or sedative

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Common sense stuff : )

Approaching animals

Removing biting animal

Preventing spread of disease

ANSWER: Calm, cautious, move slowly, bequiet

ANSWER: slowly remove the jaws

ANSWER: wash your hands

Cats

How are all non-purebred cats described?

ANSWER: Domestic Domestic Domestic Short Medium Long Hair Hair Hair

FALL FINAL REVIEWCats (Continued)

Name and provide basic info on the common cat breeds

What is the “golden rule” when restraining cats?

3 reactions of a cat at a veterinary clinic

ANSWER: Siamese – talkative, Manx – no tail, Persian – mashed in face & long hair, Himalayan persian w.siamese colorAm. Curl – ears curve backwards

ANSWER: Less is more = least amount of restraint needed should beused

ANSWER: Freeze, Flight & Fight

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Intro to Veterinary Technology & Legal Matters

Things that a only a veterinarian can do legally

Euthanasia laws

Client confidentiality

Health Certificates, current vaccination records & taking patient history

ANSWER: Prescribe, perform surgery, diagnose, prognose perform euthanasia

ANSWER: Owner authorization!!!! needs to be done by competent people to limit pain and suffering

ANSWER: Whatever happens in vet office stays in vet office unless youget consent from client

ANSWER: Patient History = vets take those to get familiar w/client

FALL FINAL REVIEWZoonoses & Parasites

Define terms: Fomite

Vector

Zoonotic Diseases

Otodectes

Understand 3 modes of transmission

ANSWER: Inanimate object that transfersDisease causing germs –scales, exam table

ANSWER: Animate object that transfersDisease causing germs – mosquitoes, fleas, ticks

ANSWER: diseases that can be transferred from animals to people and visa versa

ANSWER: ear mites

ANSWER: Direct contact Indirect contact Airborne

FALL FINAL REVIEWZoonoses & Parasites (continued)

Rabies – CNS =

Ringworm

Roundworm – Transmission

Zoonotic Potential

Tapeworm – Transmission

ANSWER: Viral infection of the central nervousSystem – transmitted through infected animal’s bitei.e. SALIVA

ANSWER: Fungus

ANSWER: 1.environment 2. mom’s Milk 3. intermediate host

ANSWER: blindness

ANSWER: ingesting flea

Don’t forget!Which looksLike rice &Which looks Like noodles?

FALL FINAL REVIEWCPR & 1ST Aid

Cardio

Pulmonary

Resuscitation

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Check

Call

Care

4 spots to find a pulse and easiest spot is:

What do the following indicate?

CRT= Skin Tent=

ANSWER: ANSWER: ANSWER:

ANSWER: wrist ankle 5th rib/Armpit – femoral artery

ANSWER: femoral artery

ANSWER: health, shock,circulation

ANSWER: hydrationDo they have enough water

FALL FINAL REVIEWSurgery/Sterilization

Names of surgical instrument packs

What do the following mean or do?

Nolvasan

Indicator Strip

Autoclave

ANSWER: spay, general, orthopedic, neuter

ANSWER: sterilize

ANSWER: Tells you if got hot enough in autoclaveTo sterilize everything

ANSWER: super heats instruments to ensure they are Sterilized (NO GERMS!)

FALL FINAL REVIEW

ROPERS DIRECTIONS: These ROP standards were developed to make you successful in the classroom, on the job and in everyday life!

Below you will find different examples of how each ROPER may be practiced. Read the statement and coordinate it with the appropriate ROPER.

A. Confident B. Responsible C. Knowledgeable D. Team Player

1.____ The student work has good quality and is always turned in on time.

2.____ The student always has a positive attitude even when he/she doesn’t like the project that is given at work or in class.

A. Confident B. Responsible C. Knowledgeable D. Team Player

ROPERS

3.____ The student always takes the initiative to take a leadership role in class. At work this employee always asks his boss for more things to do when he is finished.

4.____ This student takes their career preparation serious. She has a focused career path and a completed portfolio.

5.____ This student always raises his hand when he has the right answer.

6.____ This student always comes to class on time and if she is going to miss she calls her teacher in advanced.

7.____ This student integrates academic standards of writing when completing assigned tasks.

ROPERS

A. Confident B. Responsible C. Knowledgeable D. Team Player

8.____ At work this employee comes in for an unscheduledshift to cover for another sick employee.

9.____ This student has an interview today. She actively listens to all questions and theneffectively communicates the appropriate answers. She gets hired!

10.___ These students are working in a group together. They understand the importance of respecting each others diversity, opinion and viewpoints.