CDT Health, Safety & First Aid 3

Question 1

A dog sustains a suspected fracture of a limb during agility training. What should the trainer do before veterinary transport?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the limb with a splint and limit movement

Answer

Immobilizing a suspected fracture prevents further injury to surrounding tissues, nerves, and blood vessels during transport.

Question 2

Which zoonotic disease can be transmitted from dogs to humans through contact with urine-contaminated water?

Accepted Answer

Leptospirosis

Answer

Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonosis shed in dog urine that can infect humans through mucous membranes or skin abrasions in contaminated water.

Question 3

During a group training class, a dog exhibits sudden collapse with rigid muscle contractions and loss of consciousness. The trainer should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Keep the dog and people safe by clearing the area and timing the seizure

Answer

During a seizure, the priority is safety: clear the area of hazards, do not restrain the dog, time the event, and contact a veterinarian.

Question 4

What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in basic first aid history-taking for a canine patient?

Accepted Answer

Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last intake, Events

Answer

SAMPLE is a first aid history framework: Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last food/water intake, Events leading to the problem.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Puncture wounds, due to risk of deep tissue infection and abscess

Answer

Bite puncture wounds introduce bacteria deep into tissues and have a high risk of abscess formation, even when the external opening appears small.

(CDT) Certified Dog Trainer Practice Test

(CDT) Certified Dog Trainer Practice Test

CDT Health, Safety & First Aid 3