physically removing all visible signs of dirt and organic matter such as feces, blood, hair, etc.

destroying most microorganisms on nonliving things by physical or chemical means

destroying ALL microorganisms and viruses on an object, using chemicals and/or heat under pressure

When mopping the veterinary clinic, mop in a ________________ and start at the farthest corner of the room working towards the door.

Removing particles from the air, using a physical barrier

Soaking items in a disinfectant chemical until they are used

Incinerating an object or exposing it to flame

A sealed chamber in which objects are exposed to heat and steam under pressure

using ultraviolet or gamma rays to sterilize an object

passing high frequency sound waves through a solution to create a vibration that scrubs an object to remove debris

solutions that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissues and are effective disinfecting agents

–refers to what the agent will kill such as viruses, bacteria, or fungus

refers to the types the agents may use to clean

–refers to how long the disinfectant should sit before being cleaned from the surface

–refers to uses that should be avoided when using the disinfectant

–refers to the hazards that use of the agent may have to humans or animals

–Always clean, using an ___________________ motion or ______________ 

when a human causes the spread of disease and the contamination of an animal

Where contagious patients are kept away from all healthy patients

Animal’s natural reaction to stimulus

A kitten kneading it's mother’s mammary glands is a type of ___________behavior

Learning to associate one stimulus with another

Linking a stimulus to an action, which results in a physical response

Linking a stimulus with a response, such as a reward

Learning behavior through watching other animals

Learning behavior that must occur shortly after birth

A change in the environment may cause a behavior pattern to change thus causing the body language of an animal to change.

Communication by the animal about how it feels toward other animals, people, and its environment

“pack” animal instinct and social status within a group

defense reaction to being harmed and the instinct for an animal to protect itself

refers to an animal’s protective nature of its environment

predator instinct where the animal turns its aggressive behaviors on the owner

Restraint is a term defined as to hold back, check, or suppress an action and keep something under control using safety and some means of ___________, ___________, or ____________action

A muzzle can be made of nylon

You can restrain an animal without placing hands directly on animal by using _____________

A bar that goes over the hips and is Used to immobilize cattle when administering injections or medications

To limit movement of animal by tethering its legs

Large crate like structure that an animal, such as a cow, can be loaded into to perform procedures

A cat is removed from its carrier in the exam room and immediately moves as far away from you as it can. Its stance is stiff and low to the ground, and it is trembling as it looks down. Is there a significant risk that this cat may bite you?

The most common restraint for radiographs on a dog is the ______________

What vein would you take a blood collection from the medial aspect of the front limbs?

What vein would you take a blood collection from either side of the neck in the lower throat area

What vein would you collect blood from the lateral or medial surface of the rear limbs just proximal to the hock

Which position should be used when restraining a cat for a saphenous venipuncture?

Common position for x-rays when the light beam enters the dorsal area first &ventral area second

Common position for x-rays when the light beam enters the ventral area first & dorsal area second

When returning a small dog to a raised kennel, one should place the dog in the kennel with it ______________.

When handling a fractious dog, one should approach the dog from the __________ of the dog.

When lifting a rabbit, keep its feet _____________and its ___________ toward your body.

Knot commonly used to secure an animal to a surgery table

Risk of contamination of living organisms in body tissues and fluids

Contagious organism spreading from an animal to a human

Situation or agent with the potential to cause physical harm

May cause injury to the skin, lungs, eyes, or other areas due to exposure

Practice of keeping a sterile environment and keeping the environment disease and contaminate free

washing hands frequently, wearing gloves when handling animals, and cleaning all surfaces with disinfectants

Observation of each body system to determine abnormalities

Inspection of animal at a distance

Establish _______________ when animal enters exam area

body temperature below normal

animal regulates temperature internally

animal regulates temperature through environment

body temperature above normal; causes fever

Core body temperature best evaluated by taking _______________ temperature

Taken by palpating artery with one to two fingers

number of times heart relaxes and contracts per minute and is taken by auscultating heart with stethoscope

Evaluates how many breaths animal takes in a minute

When determining a cat’s respiratory rate, you find that it is breathing very rapidly. Which term should you use when noting this on the PE form?

Tension exerted by blood on arterial walls

Mucous membrane color should be

Evaluates how well blood is circulating in animal’s body

Check ears with______________ and nasal area with ____________

Jaundice presents as __________________ coloration to skin or mucous membranes

rapid, irregular eye movements

Blood-filled swelling caused by rupture of blood vessel

mineralized plaque material brown or dark yellow in color and is difficult to remove

inflammation of the gums