CPG First Aid & Emergency Response 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a groom, a dog becomes extremely pale, cold to the touch, and lethargic. These signs most likely indicate:
- Hyperthermia
- Shock (Correct answer)
- Allergic reaction to shampoo
- Normal post-bath chill
Correct answer: Shock
Pale mucous membranes, cold extremities, and sudden lethargy are classic signs of circulatory shock, a life-threatening emergency.
Question 2: What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in veterinary first aid triage?
- Assess, Bandage, Calm
- Airway, Breathing, Circulation (Correct answer)
- Alert, Bleed control, Compress
- Airway, Bandage, Call
Correct answer: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
ABC stands for Airway, Breathing, and Circulation — the three primary checks in any first aid emergency assessment.
Question 3: A brachycephalic dog (e.g., Bulldog) is showing extreme respiratory distress during grooming. The groomer's FIRST priority should be:
- Complete the haircut quickly to reduce stress time
- Place the dog in a cool, well-ventilated area and call the owner and vet immediately (Correct answer)
- Administer oxygen from the salon's anesthesia machine
- Tilt the dog's head back and blow into its nostrils
Correct answer: Place the dog in a cool, well-ventilated area and call the owner and vet immediately
Brachycephalic dogs are prone to obstructed airways; immediate cooling, ventilation, and veterinary contact are the appropriate emergency steps for a groomer.
Question 4: A dog is stung by a bee during an outdoor grooming session and its face begins to swell. What is this reaction called and what should the groomer do?
- Contact dermatitis; apply cortisone cream
- Anaphylaxis; keep the dog calm, remove the stinger if visible, and seek emergency veterinary care immediately (Correct answer)
- Urticaria; give the dog antihistamines from the first aid kit
- Edema; apply a cold compress and monitor
Correct answer: Anaphylaxis; keep the dog calm, remove the stinger if visible, and seek emergency veterinary care immediately
Rapid facial swelling after an insect sting indicates anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction requiring immediate emergency veterinary treatment.
Question 5: Which gum color in a dog suggests adequate circulation and oxygenation?
- White or very pale pink
- Blue or purple
- Bright cherry red
- Moist pink (bubblegum pink) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Moist pink (bubblegum pink)
Moist, bubble-gum pink gums indicate normal circulation and oxygenation in dogs.
Question 6: A groomer accidentally lacerates a dog's ear with scissors, causing heavy bleeding. What is the most effective initial treatment?
- Apply a tourniquet above the ear
- Apply direct firm pressure with a clean cloth and hold for several minutes (Correct answer)
- Pour hydrogen peroxide on the wound to disinfect and slow bleeding
- Leave the wound open to air-dry and clot naturally
Correct answer: Apply direct firm pressure with a clean cloth and hold for several minutes
Direct, sustained pressure with a clean cloth is the standard first aid method for controlling bleeding from a laceration.
Question 7: In a veterinary first aid context, capillary refill time (CRT) is assessed by pressing on the gums and measuring how long it takes for color to return. A normal CRT in a dog is:
- Less than 2 seconds (Correct answer)
- 3 to 4 seconds
- 5 to 6 seconds
- More than 6 seconds
Correct answer: Less than 2 seconds
A CRT of less than 2 seconds is considered normal; longer times can indicate poor perfusion or shock.
CPG First Aid & Emergency Response 3
During a groom, a dog becomes extremely pale, cold to the touch, and lethargic.
These signs most likely indicate: