SAR Tech III FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1.1 When a canine experiences heat stroke, the handler should immerse the canine in cool water.
- CORRECT ANSWER False
1.2 Capillary Refill Time in healthy canines is less than 2 seconds. - CORRECT ANSWER True
1.3 The signs for canine bloat include: - CORRECT ANSWER Distended abdomen, dry heaves
and restlessness
1.4 What are the ABCs when assessing a canine to identify a life-threatening injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER Airway, breathing and circulation
1.5 To treat a ______________________, immobilize the area and transport the canine to a
veterinarian. - CORRECT ANSWER Fracture
1.6 __________________ is the best body location to use to take a canine's pulse. - CORRECT
ANSWER Femoral Artery
1.7 What is a normal temperature for a canine? - CORRECT ANSWER 101-102.5F
1.8 Snakebites that occur on a canine's torso or neck should be considered more serious than
other body parts. - CORRECT ANSWER True
,1.9 Proper nutrition both at home and in the field are vital to the health and well being of the
canine, providing the nutrients and vitamins essential for stamina and endurance. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
1.10 Canine hypothermia: - CORRECT ANSWER Must be treated as aggressively as human
hypothermia and manifests with symptoms similar to human symptoms.
1.11 A _______________ is an injury where fibers of supporting ligaments are torn or suddenly
stretched. - CORRECT ANSWER Sprain
1.12 A ________________ is an injury to the muscle-tendon unit. - CORRECT ANSWER
Strain
1.13 Lethargy, labored breathing, pale gums and elevated heart rate are signs of - CORRECT
ANSWER Shock
1.14 It is safe to give a canine buffered aspirin. - CORRECT ANSWER True
1.15 Which of the following is NOT safe for a canine? - CORRECT ANSWER Motrin/Advil &
Tylenol
1.16 Bicipital tenosynovitis results from: - CORRECT ANSWER Direct trauma, indirect trauma
and overuse.
2.1 Rapid and ostentatious movements are considered important in training a canine for SAR
related agility. - CORRECT ANSWER False
2.2 The type of afility apparatus you use in training should relate to what the canine will see on
an actual search. - CORRECT ANSWER True
2.3 It is always good to teach a canine to indiscriminately jump over or through "open windows".
- CORRECT ANSWER False
, 2.4 Agility practice can be a fun way to work on canine control as well as keeping your canine
physically "tuned-up." - CORRECT ANSWER True
2.5 A well-socialized canine should: - CORRECT ANSWER Be friendly and non-aggressive.
2.6 Obedience training is only for those search and rescue canines that work off lead. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
3.1 The maintenance of training records is the responsibility of the team secretary. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
3.2 It is all right to leave a clue unattended if only for a short time. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
3.3 Proper procedure when finding a clues does not include: - CORRECT ANSWER Noting the
wind direction.
3.4 Your training records should only show what your canine does proficiently. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
3.5 The "Good Samaritan" law prevents lawsuits for all volunteers. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
3.6 Your exposure to liability can be reduced by: - CORRECT ANSWER Training to a
recognized standard, documenting all activities and maintaining current liability insurance.
3.7 A canine handler should be well-trained and proficient in: - CORRECT ANSWER Reading
his/her canine and recognizing its alert and using proper search terms.
3.8 Entry onto private property may be justified during a search when: - CORRECT ANSWER
Obtaining the permission of the property owner or their agent or there is a reasonable certainty
that life may be in danger.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
1.1 When a canine experiences heat stroke, the handler should immerse the canine in cool water.
- CORRECT ANSWER False
1.2 Capillary Refill Time in healthy canines is less than 2 seconds. - CORRECT ANSWER True
1.3 The signs for canine bloat include: - CORRECT ANSWER Distended abdomen, dry heaves
and restlessness
1.4 What are the ABCs when assessing a canine to identify a life-threatening injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER Airway, breathing and circulation
1.5 To treat a ______________________, immobilize the area and transport the canine to a
veterinarian. - CORRECT ANSWER Fracture
1.6 __________________ is the best body location to use to take a canine's pulse. - CORRECT
ANSWER Femoral Artery
1.7 What is a normal temperature for a canine? - CORRECT ANSWER 101-102.5F
1.8 Snakebites that occur on a canine's torso or neck should be considered more serious than
other body parts. - CORRECT ANSWER True
,1.9 Proper nutrition both at home and in the field are vital to the health and well being of the
canine, providing the nutrients and vitamins essential for stamina and endurance. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
1.10 Canine hypothermia: - CORRECT ANSWER Must be treated as aggressively as human
hypothermia and manifests with symptoms similar to human symptoms.
1.11 A _______________ is an injury where fibers of supporting ligaments are torn or suddenly
stretched. - CORRECT ANSWER Sprain
1.12 A ________________ is an injury to the muscle-tendon unit. - CORRECT ANSWER
Strain
1.13 Lethargy, labored breathing, pale gums and elevated heart rate are signs of - CORRECT
ANSWER Shock
1.14 It is safe to give a canine buffered aspirin. - CORRECT ANSWER True
1.15 Which of the following is NOT safe for a canine? - CORRECT ANSWER Motrin/Advil &
Tylenol
1.16 Bicipital tenosynovitis results from: - CORRECT ANSWER Direct trauma, indirect trauma
and overuse.
2.1 Rapid and ostentatious movements are considered important in training a canine for SAR
related agility. - CORRECT ANSWER False
2.2 The type of afility apparatus you use in training should relate to what the canine will see on
an actual search. - CORRECT ANSWER True
2.3 It is always good to teach a canine to indiscriminately jump over or through "open windows".
- CORRECT ANSWER False
, 2.4 Agility practice can be a fun way to work on canine control as well as keeping your canine
physically "tuned-up." - CORRECT ANSWER True
2.5 A well-socialized canine should: - CORRECT ANSWER Be friendly and non-aggressive.
2.6 Obedience training is only for those search and rescue canines that work off lead. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
3.1 The maintenance of training records is the responsibility of the team secretary. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
3.2 It is all right to leave a clue unattended if only for a short time. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
3.3 Proper procedure when finding a clues does not include: - CORRECT ANSWER Noting the
wind direction.
3.4 Your training records should only show what your canine does proficiently. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
3.5 The "Good Samaritan" law prevents lawsuits for all volunteers. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
3.6 Your exposure to liability can be reduced by: - CORRECT ANSWER Training to a
recognized standard, documenting all activities and maintaining current liability insurance.
3.7 A canine handler should be well-trained and proficient in: - CORRECT ANSWER Reading
his/her canine and recognizing its alert and using proper search terms.
3.8 Entry onto private property may be justified during a search when: - CORRECT ANSWER
Obtaining the permission of the property owner or their agent or there is a reasonable certainty
that life may be in danger.
