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When assessing behaviour.
When assessing behaviour.
Observation = What is the patient doing? From this, we can try and predict how a patient will react. The key is to communicate the signals that you see. Following this we pause. Pause = From the signals that you see is this patient safe to approach? Or does this patient need a break from this situation? Is chemical restraint required? Reassess = How we think a patient may react might be the case or things may happen in the environment that results in our patients having a sudden change in behaviour. Reassessing and revaluation is important to keep us safe. Context = Are calming signals in isolation or in combination with other signs?
Restraint in a clinical setting - Four F's of fear
Restraint in a clinical setting - Four F's of fear
Flee = Walk away, run away, hide away Freez = Hold completely still so that the scary thing might not see them Fidget = Hyperactivity, Increased panting Fight = Bark, snarl, body tense, biting
What should you consider before handling a patient?
What should you consider before handling a patient?
- The patient and environment assessment (correct)
- The equipment you have ready
- The patient's breed
- The patient's age
Why should you avoid using words like 'stubborn' and 'dominant'?
Why should you avoid using words like 'stubborn' and 'dominant'?
What can be used as a reward during restraint procedures?
What can be used as a reward during restraint procedures?
Why is it essential to respect a growl?
Why is it essential to respect a growl?
What is an important aspect of body language during restraint?
What is an important aspect of body language during restraint?
During restraint, what is a key aspect of communication to focus on?
During restraint, what is a key aspect of communication to focus on?
What should you ensure before handling a patient?
What should you ensure before handling a patient?
What is a benefit of using food rewards during restraint?
What is a benefit of using food rewards during restraint?
Why is it important to close all possible exits during restraint?
Why is it important to close all possible exits during restraint?
What should you avoid doing when interacting with a patient during restraint?
What should you avoid doing when interacting with a patient during restraint?
It's essential to make friends with all patients during restraint.
It's essential to make friends with all patients during restraint.
Command words are a key aspect of body language during restraint.
Command words are a key aspect of body language during restraint.
Food rewards should be used in all restraint situations.
Food rewards should be used in all restraint situations.
You should assess your patient and environment after handling them.
You should assess your patient and environment after handling them.
You should use words like 'stubborn' and 'dominant' to describe your patient's behavior during restraint.
You should use words like 'stubborn' and 'dominant' to describe your patient's behavior during restraint.
It's essential to have your ______ ready to go before handling a patient during restraint.
It's essential to have your ______ ready to go before handling a patient during restraint.
We should ______ exits during restraint to prevent the patient from escaping.
We should ______ exits during restraint to prevent the patient from escaping.
Using ______ rewards can be an effective way to calm patients during restraint.
Using ______ rewards can be an effective way to calm patients during restraint.
It's important to ______ your own limitations when handling a patient during restraint.
It's important to ______ your own limitations when handling a patient during restraint.
We should avoid using words like ______ to describe patient behavior during restraint.
We should avoid using words like ______ to describe patient behavior during restraint.
What can trigger anxiety or aggression in some dogs when they are in a veterinary clinic?
What can trigger anxiety or aggression in some dogs when they are in a veterinary clinic?
Why should you assess your patient and environment before handling them?
Why should you assess your patient and environment before handling them?
What is a common source of stress and anxiety for some dogs?
What is a common source of stress and anxiety for some dogs?
What should you avoid using when describing patient behavior during restraint?
What should you avoid using when describing patient behavior during restraint?
Why is it important to know your own limitations when handling a patient during restraint?
Why is it important to know your own limitations when handling a patient during restraint?
What is a benefit of assessing your patient on the floor where possible?
What is a benefit of assessing your patient on the floor where possible?
What can cause anxiety in dogs during a veterinary clinic visit?
What can cause anxiety in dogs during a veterinary clinic visit?
Why is it important to assess the patient and environment before handling?
Why is it important to assess the patient and environment before handling?
What should you do with possible exits during restraint?
What should you do with possible exits during restraint?
What can be used to calm patients during restraint procedures?
What can be used to calm patients during restraint procedures?
Why is it important to respect a growl?
Why is it important to respect a growl?
What should you avoid doing when interacting with a patient during restraint?
What should you avoid doing when interacting with a patient during restraint?
Using physical force is an effective way to calm patients during restraint.
Using physical force is an effective way to calm patients during restraint.
Closing all possible exits is not necessary during restraint.
Closing all possible exits is not necessary during restraint.
Dogs that have had previous traumatic experiences at a veterinary clinic will be more calm and relaxed during their next visit.
Dogs that have had previous traumatic experiences at a veterinary clinic will be more calm and relaxed during their next visit.
Assessing the patient and environment before handling is not necessary.
Assessing the patient and environment before handling is not necessary.
Command words are not an important aspect of communication during restraint.
Command words are not an important aspect of communication during restraint.
Using words like 'stubborn' and 'dominant' is an effective way to describe patient behavior during restraint.
Using words like 'stubborn' and 'dominant' is an effective way to describe patient behavior during restraint.
When is scuffing an effective restraint technique?
When is scuffing an effective restraint technique?
In which situation should scuffing be avoided?
In which situation should scuffing be avoided?
What is essential to ensure when using scuffing as a restraint technique?
What is essential to ensure when using scuffing as a restraint technique?
When should scuffing be used?
When should scuffing be used?
Why should scuffing be done quickly and efficiently?
Why should scuffing be done quickly and efficiently?
Scuffing is an effective restraint technique in all situations involving cats.
Scuffing is an effective restraint technique in all situations involving cats.
Scuffing should be used as a first resort to restrain cats.
Scuffing should be used as a first resort to restrain cats.
Scuffing can immobilize the cat and prevent them from moving or struggling.
Scuffing can immobilize the cat and prevent them from moving or struggling.
Scuffing is not recommended for cats with neck injuries.
Scuffing is not recommended for cats with neck injuries.
Scuffing should be done slowly and inefficiently to minimize the cat's discomfort.
Scuffing should be done slowly and inefficiently to minimize the cat's discomfort.
Scuffing can be an effective ______ technique when used correctly.
Scuffing can be an effective ______ technique when used correctly.
Scuffing should be avoided in cats with ______ injuries.
Scuffing should be avoided in cats with ______ injuries.
Scuffing should only be used as a ______ resort and should be done with care.
Scuffing should only be used as a ______ resort and should be done with care.
It is important to ensure that the cat is properly ______ and that the neck is not twisted or pulled.
It is important to ensure that the cat is properly ______ and that the neck is not twisted or pulled.
Scuffing should be done quickly and efficiently to minimize the cat's ______.
Scuffing should be done quickly and efficiently to minimize the cat's ______.
What is the primary goal of scuffing as a restraint technique?
What is the primary goal of scuffing as a restraint technique?
In which type of diet is the nutritional content controlled by a veterinarian?
In which type of diet is the nutritional content controlled by a veterinarian?
What is a benefit of using ceramic receptacles for feeding?
What is a benefit of using ceramic receptacles for feeding?
When should scuffing be avoided in cats?
When should scuffing be avoided in cats?
What is a benefit of using silicone receptacles for feeding?
What is a benefit of using silicone receptacles for feeding?
What is an important consideration when using scuffing as a restraint technique?
What is an important consideration when using scuffing as a restraint technique?
What is the primary goal of scuffing as a restraint technique?
What is the primary goal of scuffing as a restraint technique?
Why should scuffing be avoided in certain situations?
Why should scuffing be avoided in certain situations?
What is an important consideration when using scuffing as a restraint technique?
What is an important consideration when using scuffing as a restraint technique?
What is a benefit of using stainless steel receptacles for feeding?
What is a benefit of using stainless steel receptacles for feeding?
What is an important consideration when choosing a type of diet for a cat?
What is an important consideration when choosing a type of diet for a cat?
What is a benefit of using silicone receptacles for feeding?
What is a benefit of using silicone receptacles for feeding?
