WorksheetsAnimal First Aid 1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are the 3 main aims of first aid?
Preservation of life
Prevention of suffering
To take the animals temperature
To prevent the situation from deteriorating
What are the 4 rules of first aid?
Always bandage the animal
Do not panic
Maintain the airway
Control the bleeding
Contact the Vet
What is the name of the Law you need to be aware of when performing first aid?
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002
Health and Safety Act 1974
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
Farriers Registration Act 1975
How many groups of medical emergencies are there?
1
2
3
4
5
Which one of these is classed as a life threatening emergency?
A cut paw
A bee sting
Blood loss from a major artery
Lameness
Which one of these is classed as an emergency that requires immediate attention?
Fractures
Anaphylactic shock
A bee sting
Lameness
Which one of these is classed as a minor emergency?
Fractures
Anaphylactic shock
A bee sting
Is it essential to contact the Vet after any type of emergency?
Yes
No
Do you need to provide your own phone number as well as the owner's details when giving information to a Vet?
Yes
No
A small dog has a pulse rate of 110-140bpm
Yes
No
An increased heart beat might be found after:
Low level activity
Sleep
Exercise
What is the normal respiration rate for a dog?
0-20bpm
40-60bpm
10-30bpm
20-50bpm
What does CRT stand for?
Capillary Refusal Tube
Cardiac Resynchronization Theory
Cathode Ray Tube
Capillary Refill Time
What is the normal time for CRT?
1-2 seconds
2-3 seconds
3-4 seconds
4-5 seconds
