CCTP 3-2 Emergency & Vitals

Which of the following is not a reason to use a digital rectal thermometer?

• More accurate
• Gives a reading faster
• The thermometer doesn't need to be shaken down in order to get an accurate temperature reading.
• The thermometer makes an excellent chew toy

What are vital signs or vitals?

• Vital nutrients every animal must consume in order to stay alive
• Vital organs
• Measurements of the vital functions of the animal. Indication of the health of the animal
• Important things a puppy must know prior to going to their new homes

A normal average temperature for dogs is:

• 98.6º-102.5 º
• 100.4º-102.5 º
• 102.5º- 104 º
• 98.6º-104 º

In an emergency situation, if a dog is not breathing and has no heartbeat, what will your next action be?

• First aid
• Rescue breathing
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Attempting to get the dog to walk around

Average normal breathing rate for a dog is:

• 50-150 breaths per minute
• 10-30 breaths per minute
• 75-200 breaths per minute
• 50-75 breaths per minute

The best thermometer to use for taking a dog's temperature is ____________ thermometer.

• an oral
• a mercury
• a digital
• using your hand as a

The best place to check a dog's pulse is:

• The femoral artery
• The neck
• The chest
• The carotid artery

Capillary refill time should be:

• More than 2 seconds
• Less than 2 seconds
• Less than 3 Seconds
• 5 seconds or longer

Which of the following is not one of the three emergency situations?

• Animal is breathing and has a heartbeat
• Animal is not breathing and has no heartbeat
• Animal is not breathing and has a heartbeat
• Animal is breathing and has a heartbeat, but has no fur

If a dog has a heartbeat and is breathing in an emergency situation, what will your next action be?

• First aid
• Rescue breathing
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Use the opportunity to trim the dog's nails safely