RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 44 Issue 1 Article 2 Providing a low stress environment for small mammals in a veterinary setting

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 44 Issue 1 Article 2 Providing a low stress environment for small mammals in a veterinary setting

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching a recorded session of an OAVT presentation, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

A low stress environment can’t be offered to small mammals. *
Which of the following is a benefit of providing a low stress environment? *
Desensitization and counterconditioning are beneficial in making small mammals more comfortable in a veterinary setting. *
Which of the following is a behaviour expressed by stressed small mammals? *
Which drugs are the most commonly used for small mammals? *
Trancing is an approved method for handling rabbits. *
What is considered the most stressful part of an exam for rabbits and guinea pigs? *
Which of the following is not an acceptable treat to offer to small mammals during their exam visit? *
What is anointing? *
In the author’s experience, ferrets are more likely to prefer treats with a _______ base. *