Health, Safety & First Aid Flashcards
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A dog sustains a suspected fracture of a limb during agility training. What should the trainer do before veterinary transport?
Answer: Immobilize the limb with a splint and limit movement
Immobilizing a suspected fracture prevents further injury to surrounding tissues, nerves, and blood vessels during transport.
Which zoonotic disease can be transmitted from dogs to humans through contact with urine-contaminated water?
Answer: Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonosis shed in dog urine that can infect humans through mucous membranes or skin abrasions in contaminated water.
During a group training class, a dog exhibits sudden collapse with rigid muscle contractions and loss of consciousness. The trainer should FIRST:
Answer: Keep the dog and people safe by clearing the area and timing the seizure
During a seizure, the priority is safety: clear the area of hazards, do not restrain the dog, time the event, and contact a veterinarian.
What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in basic first aid history-taking for a canine patient?
Answer: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last intake, Events
SAMPLE is a first aid history framework: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last food/water intake, Events leading to the problem.
A dog is bitten by another dog during a class. After separating the dogs, which wound type requires the MOST urgent veterinary attention even if small externally?
Answer: Puncture wounds, due to risk of deep tissue infection and abscess
Bite puncture wounds introduce bacteria deep into tissues and have a high risk of abscess formation, even when the external opening appears small.
When should a dog trainer implement 'stop-drop-and-call' protocol during an outdoor training session?
Answer: When a dog shows sudden difficulty breathing, collapse, or suspected poisoning
Sudden respiratory distress, collapse, or suspected poisoning are life-threatening emergencies requiring immediate cessation of activity and veterinary contact.
Which of the following is the safest way to break up a dog fight when alone with no equipment?
Answer: Spray the dogs with cold water from a hose or bottle
When alone, using water spray is the safest option as it can startle and interrupt the fight without placing hands between snapping dogs.