FEAR-FREE MODULE 6 / COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Whenever possible, procedures should be brought to the pet rather than the pet taken to the
procedure. - (ANSWER)True
Which procedure below can be performed in an exam room: - (ANSWER)All of the Above
Letting dogs remain on the floor rather than placed on an examination table is generally less stressful for
the patient. - (ANSWER)True
Which would be the least likely preferred location for a cat to have a procedure performed? -
(ANSWER)On a stainless steel examination table
When moving a pet through the hospital to perform a procedure which is a technique that is not
recommended? - (ANSWER)Carry cats in your arms
Interactions with patients are only stressful when they cause pain - (ANSWER)False
Patients can be positioned for procedures by - (ANSWER)All of the Above
It is acceptable for patients to struggle during procedures for at least 1 to 2 minutes. - (ANSWER)False
Multiple occurrences of handling should be avoided to reduce patient stress - (ANSWER)True
Many patients' fear is triggered by physical restraint and socially threatening interactions and they
tolerate even painful procedures better when less physical restraint is used - (ANSWER)True
The Principles of gentle control include - (ANSWER)All of the Above
The goal of adding a handling tool such as a muzzle is so that you can use less restraint - (ANSWER)True
Whenever possible, procedures should be brought to the pet rather than the pet taken to the
procedure. - (ANSWER)True
Which procedure below can be performed in an exam room: - (ANSWER)All of the Above
Letting dogs remain on the floor rather than placed on an examination table is generally less stressful for
the patient. - (ANSWER)True
Which would be the least likely preferred location for a cat to have a procedure performed? -
(ANSWER)On a stainless steel examination table
When moving a pet through the hospital to perform a procedure which is a technique that is not
recommended? - (ANSWER)Carry cats in your arms
Interactions with patients are only stressful when they cause pain - (ANSWER)False
Patients can be positioned for procedures by - (ANSWER)All of the Above
It is acceptable for patients to struggle during procedures for at least 1 to 2 minutes. - (ANSWER)False
Multiple occurrences of handling should be avoided to reduce patient stress - (ANSWER)True
Many patients' fear is triggered by physical restraint and socially threatening interactions and they
tolerate even painful procedures better when less physical restraint is used - (ANSWER)True
The Principles of gentle control include - (ANSWER)All of the Above
The goal of adding a handling tool such as a muzzle is so that you can use less restraint - (ANSWER)True
