Risk Management Protocols Flashcards
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A therapy dog suddenly growls at a client during a session. What is the FIRST action the AAT practitioner should take?
Answer: Immediately remove the animal from the client's presence
When an animal shows warning signs of aggression, immediate physical separation of the animal from the client is the priority to prevent injury.
Which of the following client populations requires the MOST stringent risk assessment before introducing an animal-assisted therapy component?
Answer: Children with severe animal phobia
Clients with severe animal phobia face significant psychological risk from animal exposure and require careful assessment before any AAT is introduced.
What does the term 'stress stacking' refer to in the context of AAT animal welfare?
Answer: Accumulation of multiple minor stressors that collectively overwhelm an animal
Stress stacking occurs when multiple small stressors accumulate over time, pushing an animal beyond its stress threshold even when no single stressor seems severe.
An AAT practitioner learns that a client is immunocompromised due to chemotherapy. Which protocol is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Consult with the client's medical team before initiating any animal contact
Immunocompromised clients face elevated zoonotic disease risks, so collaboration with the medical team is essential before introducing animal contact.
Which of the following is a recognized cutaneous zoonotic risk in AAT settings?
Answer: Ringworm (dermatophytosis)
Ringworm is a fungal infection transmissible through direct skin contact with an infected animal and is a known cutaneous zoonotic risk in therapy settings.
In AAT documentation, what is the purpose of recording an animal's 'pre-session baseline' behavior?
Answer: To provide a reference for detecting changes that may indicate stress or illness
Documenting baseline behavior allows practitioners to identify deviations that could signal the animal is stressed, unwell, or unsafe to work with that day.
A client unexpectedly reaches to hug the therapy animal around the neck without warning. The handler should:
Answer: Gently redirect the client and teach appropriate interaction techniques
Redirecting the client and educating them on safe animal interaction protects both the animal from stress and the client from potential bite risk.