The First Sixty Minutes: Animal Sheltering’s Critical Hour - Presentation
From the minute a dog or cat sets paw inside an animal control vehicle or shelter, the clock is ticking on decisions, procedures and practices that can spell health or illness – even life or death – for that animal. I this presentation, given at the 2012 Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference at University of Florida, Dr. Brian DiGangi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida, explains how decisions made in that first critical hour impact a sheltered animal's stress response and susceptibility to disease. He also speaks to how you can use that time to Read moremaximize the life-saving capacity of your organization.
- 1.
The short-term physiological stress response is the result of the production of which hormone?
- A.
Epinephrine
- B.
Cortisol
- C.
Prolactin
- D.
Oxytocin
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. EpinepHrine -
- 2.
We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have attended the entire presentation.
- A.
I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not viewed the entire presentation.
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- 3.
At what point should animals be categorized by the Asilomar Accords definitions, (for purposes of shelter statistic reporting)?
- A.
At the time of intake
- B.
Three days after intake
- C.
At the time of the behavior evaluation
- D.
Seven days after the behavior evaluation
- E.
At the time of disposition
Correct Answer
E. At the time of disposition -
- 4.
To maximize the chances of locating an identification microchip, which of the following recommendations should be followed?
- A.
Slowly scan the entire body of the animal.
- B.
Utilize the fastest scanner on the market.
- C.
Scan the animal directly over the shoulder blades.
- D.
Quickly scan the entire body of the animal.
- E.
Utilize the least expensive scanner on the market.
Correct Answer
A. Slowly scan the entire body of the animal. -
- 5.
Housing for healthy animals on intake should be separated by which of the following characteristics?
- A.
Sex and temperament
- B.
Species and breed
- C.
Sex and breed
- D.
Species and age
- E.
Size and temperament
Correct Answer
D. Species and age -
- 6.
Modified live-virus vaccination is preferred over inactive vaccination in the shelter environment due to which quality?
- A.
Rapid induction of immunity
- B.
Interference with maternal antibodies
- C.
High rate of vaccine reactions
- D.
Lower costs
- E.
Longer range of immunity
Correct Answer
A. Rapid induction of immunity -
- 7.
According to the 2006 AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines, vaccination against canine distemper virus in the shelter environment should begin at what age?
- A.
8 weeks or as early as 2 weeks in the face of an outbreak
- B.
6 weeks or as early as 2 weeks in the face of an outbreak
- C.
8 weeks or as early as 4 weeks in the face of an outbreak
- D.
6 weeks or as early as 4 weeks in the face of an outbreak
- E.
8 weeks or as early as 6 weeks in the face of an outbreak
Correct Answer
B. 6 weeks or as early as 2 weeks in the face of an outbreak -
- 8.
To control common parasites, such as hookworms and roundworms, puppies and kittens should be dewormed according to which of the following schedules?
- A.
Beginning at 6 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks
- B.
Beginning at 4 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks
- C.
Beginning at 4 weeks of age, repeated every 4 weeks
- D.
Beginning at 2 weeks of age, repeated every 4 weeks
- E.
Beginning at 2 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks
Correct Answer
E. Beginning at 2 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks -
- 9.
As a proactive population management strategy, daily rounds serve to accomplish which of the following objectives?
- A.
Identification of physical and behavioral needs
- B.
Confirmation that responses to animal needs are carried out
- C.
Daily rounds accomplish very little and therefore are not necessary
- D.
Both A and B
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Both A and B -
- 10.
Formal behavioral evaluation procedures should be concluded at which point during an animals' stay in the shelter?
- A.
Immediately upon intake
- B.
Three days after intake
- C.
Seven days after intake
- D.
Throughout the duration of the stay
- E.
Just prior to disposition
Correct Answer
D. Throughout the duration of the stay -
- 11.
According to the 2010 Guidelines of Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, environmental enrichment should be given what level of importance?
- A.
It should be given the same significance as other components of animal care.
- B.
It should be given a greater level of significance as other components of animal care.
- C.
It should be considered optional.
- D.
It should only be provided to animals made available for adoption.
- E.
It should not be considered because it is of low level of importance.
Correct Answer
A. It should be given the same significance as other components of animal care. -
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