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1.1 When a canine experiences heat stroke, the handler should immerse the canine in
cool water. - ANSWERSFalse
1.2 Capillary Refill Time in healthy canines is less than 2 seconds. - ANSWERSTrue
1.3 The signs for canine bloat include: - ANSWERSDistended abdomen, dry heaves
and restlessness
1.4 What are the ABCs when assessing a canine to identify a life-threatening injury? -
ANSWERSAirway, breathing and circulation
1.5 To treat a ______________________, immobilize the area and transport the canine
to a veterinarian. - ANSWERSFracture
1.6 __________________ is the best body location to use to take a canine's pulse. -
ANSWERSFemoral Artery
1.7 What is a normal temperature for a canine? - ANSWERS101-102.5F
1.8 Snakebites that occur on a canine's torso or neck should be considered more
serious than other body parts. - ANSWERSTrue
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. -
ANSWERSTrue
1.10 Canine hypothermia: - ANSWERSMust be treated as aggressively as human
hypothermia and manifests with symptoms similar to human symptoms.
2.5 A well-socialized canine should: - ANSWERSBe friendly and non-aggressive.
2.6 Obedience training is only for those search and rescue canines that work off lead. -
ANSWERSFalse
3.1 The maintenance of training records is the responsibility of the team secretary. -
ANSWERSFalse
3.2 It is all right to leave a clue unattended if only for a short time. - ANSWERSFalse
, 3.3 Proper procedure when finding a clues does not include: - ANSWERSNoting the
wind direction.
1.11 A _______________ is an injury where fibers of supporting ligaments are torn or
suddenly stretched. - ANSWERSSprain
1.12 A ________________ is an injury to the muscle-tendon unit. - ANSWERSStrain
1.13 Lethargy, labored breathing, pale gums and elevated heart rate are signs of -
ANSWERSShock
1.14 It is safe to give a canine buffered aspirin. - ANSWERSTrue
1.15 Which of the following is NOT safe for a canine? - ANSWERSMotrin/Advil &
Tylenol
1.16 Bicipital tenosynovitis results from: - ANSWERSDirect trauma, indirect trauma and
overuse.
2.1 Rapid and ostentatious movements are considered important in training a canine for
SAR related agility. - ANSWERSFalse
2.2 The type of afility apparatus you use in training should relate to what the canine will
see on an actual search. - ANSWERSTrue
2.3 It is always good to teach a canine to indiscriminately jump over or through "open
windows". - ANSWERSFalse
2.4 Agility practice can be a fun way to work on canine control as well as keeping your
canine physically "tuned-up." - ANSWERSTrue
3.4 Your training records should only show what your canine does proficiently. -
ANSWERSFalse
3.5 The "Good Samaritan" law prevents lawsuits for all volunteers. - ANSWERSFalse
3.6 Your exposure to liability can be reduced by: - ANSWERSTraining to a recognized
standard, documenting all activities and maintaining current liability insurance.
3.7 A canine handler should be well-trained and proficient in: - ANSWERSReading
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: -
ANSWERSObtaining the permission of the property owner or their agent or there is a
reasonable certainty that life may be in danger.