To affinity and beyond: An arthritis story

Presented by Tara Edwards, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR, CCRT, CVPP, cVMA

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. Choose the most correct statement: *

Assistive carts are often utilized for neurological patients

Assistive carts are not tolerated by patients

Assistive carts can provide mobility assistance for arthritic patients

A and C

2. True or False. As patients become older, nail care and regular grooming become less important. *

True

False

3. Choose the correct statement: *

Proprioception often improves with neurological disease

Proprioception often improves with age

Loss of proprioception can occur with aging and joint disease

Proprioception is not affected by underlying joint disease

4. Repetitive ball play can: *

Cause excessive stress on joints and muscles

Increase the risk of injury

Contribute to increased arousal states

All of the above

5. Appropriate enrichment includes: *

Mental stimulation

Physical stimulation

Sensory stimulation

All of the above

6. An acute flare-up is a transient worsening of arthritic symptoms that is often secondary to: *

Excess activity

Regular low impact exercise

Infection

Weight loss

7. Life style adjustments can assist with: *

Preventing an injury

Slowing down the progression of arthritis

Reducing physical fitness

A and B

8. True or False. Assistive coats or life jackets should only be utilized for dogs that cannot swim long distances. *

True

False

9. True or False. Regular low impact activity can be beneficial for both pets and their owners. *

True

False

10. Choose the most correct answer regarding dogs *

Adrenaline in the clinic can assist with identifying signs of an injury

Natural instincts encourage suitable behaviour to avoid injury

Adrenaline and natural instincts can mask the signs of an injury or pain

Natural instincts in the clinic can assist with identifying pain