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Which bird should be handled with care and have furniture removed from its cage before handling?
Which bird should be handled with care and have furniture removed from its cage before handling?
- Budgerigars (correct)
- Cockatoos
- Canaries
- Parrots
What should be done to minimize the duration of restraint when catching a bird?
What should be done to minimize the duration of restraint when catching a bird?
- Administer medication immediately
- Place a cloth over the bird's head
- Have all equipment and medication ready (correct)
- Catch the bird quickly
Which bird should be handled in a darkened room to take advantage of their reduced sight?
Which bird should be handled in a darkened room to take advantage of their reduced sight?
- Parrots
- Macaws (correct)
- Budgerigars
- Canaries
Which of the following is true about avian lungs?
Which of the following is true about avian lungs?
What is the primary cause of respiratory disease in avian patients?
What is the primary cause of respiratory disease in avian patients?
Why is preoxygenation recommended in avian patients with ascites or other space occupying lesions in the abdomen?
Why is preoxygenation recommended in avian patients with ascites or other space occupying lesions in the abdomen?
Which of the following is true about the avian pulmonary system?
Which of the following is true about the avian pulmonary system?
When is the easiest and safest time to catch a bird?
When is the easiest and safest time to catch a bird?
What should be done prior to the treatment of any sick bird?
What should be done prior to the treatment of any sick bird?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of respiratory depression in avian patients during anesthesia?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of respiratory depression in avian patients during anesthesia?
What is the recommended duration for pre-oxygenation in respiratory challenged avian patients?
What is the recommended duration for pre-oxygenation in respiratory challenged avian patients?
Why are local analgesics not advocated as sole anesthetic agents in birds?
Why are local analgesics not advocated as sole anesthetic agents in birds?
Which part of the avian anatomy prevents intubation or requires the use of a smaller endotracheal tube?
Which part of the avian anatomy prevents intubation or requires the use of a smaller endotracheal tube?
What is the recommended inflation level for the cuffs on endotracheal tubes in birds?
What is the recommended inflation level for the cuffs on endotracheal tubes in birds?
Which method of anesthesia is useful for ophthalmological examinations and surgery in birds?
Which method of anesthesia is useful for ophthalmological examinations and surgery in birds?
