Post Test: Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Triage

Date: April 25, 2019

By: Renee Schott, DVM, CWR

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Categories: Avian,  Mammals,  Reptiles & Amphibians,  Resources & Education 

The Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Triage webinar was reviewed and approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (R.A.C.E.) program for 1 hour of continuing education, in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB R.A.C.E. approval.

You have three chances to take this post-test and pass. If you pass, you will see your results and a link to your continuing education certificate. Good luck!

1. Please enter your full name.

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2. Which member of the animal care team best describes your position?

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards Registry of Approved Continuing Education asks that we identify all licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

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3. State/Province/Nation of Licensure (the information provided will appear on your certificate)

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4. License number (s) (Used for American Association of Veterinary State Boards Registry of Approved Continuing Education records, if none please write n/a)

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5. The ultimate goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to…?

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6. Which option below best describes the correct order for the steps of triage in wildlife patients?

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7. Wild animals presenting for all of the following conditions may be treated if appropriate resources are available EXCEPT for one, in which euthanasia is recommended. Which one below should be euthanized?

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8. A songbird presenting with all of the following conditions should be euthanized on admission EXCEPT:

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9. For an animal presenting with severe neurological signs causing it to log roll, the most appropriate approach on admission should be…

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10. For a juvenile Eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) presenting with a small skin tear covering approximately 10% of the dorsum (rest of physical exam is normal), the most appropriate approach on admission should be…

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11. For a near-term pregnant female mammal presenting with a condition that requires an ovariohysterectomy, the most appropriate approach on admission should be…

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12. True or False:  In successful wildlife rehabilitation, the animal being released must be able to recognize and obtain appropriate foods, show the appropriate fear of potential dangers, and be able to select mates of the same species and reproduce.

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13. True or False:  Animals in a rehabilitation setting are stressed during the admission process, however, they quickly adapt to captivity and become relaxed.

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14. True or False:  When evaluating deep pain, pinch the hind toe with a hemostat and watch for any reaction in the animal’s head, forelimbs, hindlimbs, or tail. If any movement is detected, the animal has deep pain.

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