First Aid & Emergency Response Flashcards

What information should a groomer collect from a new client BEFORE the appointment to be prepared for a medical emergency?

Answer: Emergency contact number, veterinarian contact, known medical conditions, and any medications

Emergency contacts, vet information, health history, and medications allow the groomer to respond quickly and correctly in any emergency.

A groomer is alone when a dog stops breathing. In what order should actions be performed?

Answer: Check for airway obstruction, begin CPR, then call for help as soon as possible

Airway check followed by CPR takes priority; call for help as soon as you can without interrupting resuscitation efforts.

Which item in a grooming salon's first aid kit is used specifically to control severe hemorrhage from a limb?

Answer: A tourniquet or pressure bandage

A tourniquet or pressure bandage is designed to stop life-threatening limb hemorrhage when direct pressure alone is insufficient.

A dog being groomed suddenly collapses. The groomer checks for breathing and finds none. Chest compressions for this medium-sized dog should compress the chest by approximately:

Answer: One-quarter to one-third of the chest width

RECOVER guidelines recommend compressing the chest by one-quarter to one-third of its width to achieve effective cardiac output without causing rib fractures.

A cat in the salon is showing open-mouth breathing, which is unusual for cats. This most likely signals:

Answer: A serious respiratory emergency requiring immediate veterinary attention

Open-mouth breathing in cats is almost always a sign of severe respiratory distress or cardiovascular compromise — it is never normal and requires urgent veterinary care.

After a dog experiences a traumatic injury in the salon, the groomer writes an incident report. Which detail is LEAST important to include?

Answer: The dog's coat style requested by the owner

Coat style preferences are irrelevant to an injury incident report; time, description, witnesses, and care actions are all essential documentation.

Which statement about a grooming salon's emergency plan is TRUE?

Answer: Every staff member should know the location of the first aid kit, the nearest emergency vet, and the emergency action plan

All staff must be trained on emergency procedures, kit locations, and the nearest emergency vet to ensure rapid and effective response regardless of who is on duty.