ARC Animal Handling & Emergency Response 3

Question 1

A horse is down and non-responsive after a trailer accident. Which is the correct immediate assessment order?

Accepted Answer

Check responsiveness, then airway, then breathing, then circulation (ABCs)

Answer

The ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework applies to large animals as it does to companion animals.

Question 2

Which sign most strongly indicates a snake has envenomated an animal rather than delivered a dry bite?

Accepted Answer

Rapid local swelling, pain, and tissue discoloration around the bite site

Answer

Progressive local swelling, pain, and discoloration are hallmark signs of venom injection versus a dry bite.

Question 3

A rescue team enters a building with multiple animals after a fire. The greatest immediate hazard to responders is:

Accepted Answer

Structural instability and residual smoke or carbon monoxide

Answer

Post-fire scenes carry high risk of structural collapse and toxic gas accumulation, which can incapacitate responders rapidly.

Question 4

To safely lift a large, injured dog (>50 lbs) off the ground without worsening potential spinal injuries, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slide a rigid board under the dog and lift as a team, keeping the spine aligned

Answer

A rigid board maintains spinal alignment during transport, preventing secondary injury from flexion or twisting.

Question 5

An animal arrives at a shelter from a flood rescue and is hypothermic. The correct warming method is:

Accepted Answer

Wrap the animal in dry warm blankets, provide a warm environment, and monitor temperature every 10 minutes

Answer

Passive rewarming with dry blankets prevents shock from rapid temperature changes and allows safe, gradual warming.

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