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First Aid and CPR Flashcards

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  1. A dog has ingested a known toxin 10 minutes ago. Which action is MOST appropriate for a first responder?

    Answer: Contact Animal Poison Control and follow their guidance

    Animal Poison Control (ASPCA 888-426-4435) provides substance-specific guidance; incorrect home treatment can worsen outcomes.

  2. What does pale or white gum color indicate in an injured animal?

    Answer: Possible shock or severe blood loss

    Pale or white gums indicate poor perfusion, which is a sign of shock, severe anemia, or significant blood loss requiring urgent veterinary care.

  3. Which of the following is the correct mouth-to-snout rescue breathing technique for a large dog?

    Answer: Seal your mouth around the dog's entire muzzle and breathe

    For large dogs, sealing your mouth around the entire muzzle (both mouth and nose) and breathing delivers air into the lungs most effectively.

  4. A cat is found with its paw caught in a trap and bleeding. After freeing the cat, what is the priority?

    Answer: Control bleeding with direct pressure before anything else

    Controlling life-threatening bleeding with direct pressure takes priority over other assessments, following the circulatory component of the ABC protocol.

  5. What is the correct compression rate (per minute) for CPR on dogs and cats?

    Answer: 100-120 compressions per minute

    A rate of 100-120 compressions per minute is recommended for dogs and cats, matching updated human CPR guidelines adapted for small animals.

  6. An animal is experiencing an epileptic seizure. What should the first responder do DURING the seizure?

    Answer: Keep the area clear of hazards and time the seizure

    During a seizure, restraint can cause injury; instead, remove hazards, do not put anything in the mouth, and time the seizure duration for the vet.

  7. Which of the following wounds requires the MOST urgent veterinary attention after initial field first aid?

    Answer: A puncture wound to the chest cavity

    A chest puncture can cause pneumothorax (collapsed lung), which is life-threatening and requires immediate veterinary intervention beyond field first aid.