ARC First Aid and CPR 2

Question 1

When performing CPR on a medium-sized dog, what is the correct chest compression depth?

Accepted Answer

1/3 to 1/2 of the chest width

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1/4 to 1/3 of the chest width

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1/2 to 2/3 of the chest width

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The full width of the chest

Question 2

A rescued cat has a suspected broken leg. What is the MOST appropriate immediate action before transport?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the limb with a makeshift splint

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Attempt to realign the bone manually

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Apply a tourniquet above the break

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Administer pain medication from your kit

Question 3

Which sign MOST clearly indicates an animal is in respiratory distress rather than simply panting?

Accepted Answer

Blue or purple tinge to the gums

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Open-mouth breathing after exercise

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Faster than normal heart rate

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Excessive drooling in hot weather

Question 4

When should rescue breathing be administered to an unconscious animal?

Accepted Answer

When breathing is absent or inadequate

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Only when the heart has also stopped

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Whenever the animal is unconscious

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Only for animals under 10 pounds

Question 5

An animal rescue volunteer finds a dog with a wound that has a piece of glass embedded in it. What is the correct first aid approach?

Accepted Answer

Leave the object in place and bandage around it

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Remove the glass, then apply pressure

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Apply pressure directly on top of the glass

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Flush the wound vigorously to dislodge the glass

Question 6

What is the primary reason to keep a rescued animal warm during transport?

Accepted Answer

To prevent hypothermia and shock

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To prevent the animal from becoming aggressive

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To slow the heart rate to a safe level

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To keep the animal calm and sedated

Question 7

How do you check for a pulse in a dog or cat during an emergency assessment?

Accepted Answer

Feel the femoral artery on the inside of the upper thigh

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Press firmly on the animal's chest and feel for vibration

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Press on the carotid artery in the neck

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Place your hand flat on the animal's abdomen