1. Confirmation of Learning Exercise
Animal Rescue Large
Confirmation of Learning Exercise
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2. How would you define a ‘large animal’?
Question 1
How would you define a ‘large animal’?
An Animal beyond the lifting capabilities of one person, using specialist equipment.
An Animal beyond the lifting capabilities of one person, or requiring specialist equipment.
Speakers Notes:
c) An Animal within the lifting capabilities of two people, without the need for specialist equipment.
d) An Animal within the lifting capabilities of two people, using specialist equipment.

3. What is the natural reaction of large animals to ‘fear’ stimulation?
Question 2
What is the natural reaction of large animals to ‘fear’ stimulation?
a) To rejoin the herd.
b) To bite and kick.
Speakers Notes:
To run away.
d) To remain near to the owner.

4. How might herd animals react when they sense freedom?
Question 3
How might herd animals react when they sense freedom?
They may attempt to return to the place of entrapment with no regard for those around the scene of operations.
b) They may become frightened and react aggressively.
Speakers Notes:
They may attempt to return to the herd with no regard for those around the scene of operations.
d) They may become calm and react passively.

5. Question 4
How might owners and members of the public appear at rescues involving large animals?
a) They may appear highly emotional and display rational and calm behaviour.
b) They may appear intimidating and display rational and calm behaviour.
Speakers Notes:
c) They may appear highly emotional and display irrational and aggressive behaviour.
d) They may appear intimidating and display irrational and aggressive behaviour.

6. Question 5
What action must be taken if crews are accidentally contaminated with bodily fluids or faecal matter?
a) Place contaminated clothing and equipment in a sealed bag and thoroughly clean on return to station.
b) Wash with a solution of soap, disinfectant and water as soon as practicable after infection.
Speakers Notes:
c) Carry out emergency incident ground decontamination procedures.
d) Instigate CBRNE decontamination procedures.

7. Question 6
What precautions should pregnant women take when working near sheep during the lambing season?
a) They should wear appropriate PPE.
b) They should stay away from the sheep.
Speakers Notes:
c) They should advise their doctor of any contact with sheep as soon after the incident as practicable.
They should wash any exposed skin with a solution of soap, disinfectant and water as soon after the incident as practicable.

8. Between what average weights would you expect Horses to be?
Question 7
Between what average weights would you expect Horses to be?
a) Between 35 and 95 kilograms.
b) Between 200 and 300 kilograms.
Speakers Notes:
c) Between 150 and 700 kilograms.
d) Between 400 and 800 kilograms.

9. Question 8
What must the incident commander consider as a priority during the initial stages of an incident involving large animal rescue?
a) To gather information regarding the species and number of animals involved in the incident.
b) An immediate assessment to determine if there is a threat to human life or a risk of injury.
Speakers Notes:
c) To contact the owner of the animal to find out if the animal had any infectious diseases.
An immediate assessment to determine if there is a threat to animal life or a risk of injury..

10. Question 9
What are the three levels of animal rescue response to rescues involving large animals?
a) AR1-Basic, AR2-Advanced, AR3-Specialist Instructor.
b) AR1-Operational, AR2-Managerial, AR3-Strategic.
Speakers Notes:
c) AR1-Small Animals, AR2-Large Animals, AR3-Exotic Animals
d) AR1-Gold, AR2-Silver, AR3-Bronze.

11. Question 10
How would you describe the role of personnel trained to level AR2 of animal rescue?
a) Personnel will be classed as an ‘animal rescue instructor’ and will have advanced knowledge of animal behaviour, handling, rescue and veterinary techniques.
b) Personnel will be classed as ‘animal rescue trained’ and will have received training in standard animal behaviour, handling and rescue methods
Speakers Notes:
c) Personnel will be classed as ‘animal rescue aware’ and will have received basic animal rescue safety awareness training.

12. Confirmation of Learning Exercise
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Animal Rescue, Large
Confirmation of Learning Exercise
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