NASAR CANINE SARTECH III EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
1.1 When a canine experiences heat stroke, the handler should immerse the canine in cool
water. - ANS False
1.2 Capillary Refill Time in healthy canines is less than 2 seconds. - ANS True
1.3 The signs for canine bloat include: - ANS Distended abdomen, dry heaves and
restlessness
1.4 What are the ABCs when assessing a canine to identify a life-threatening injury? -
ANS Airway, breathing and circulation
1.5 To treat a ______________________, immobilize the area and transport the canine to a
veterinarian. - ANS Fracture
1.6 __________________ is the best body location to use to take a canine's pulse. -
ANS Femoral Artery
1.7 What is a normal temperature for a canine? - ANS 101-102.5F
1.8 Snakebites that occur on a canine's torso or neck should be considered more serious than
other body parts. - ANS True
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, 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. - ANS True
1.10 Canine hypothermia: - ANS 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. - ANS Sprain
1.12 A ________________ is an injury to the muscle-tendon unit. - ANS Strain
1.13 Lethargy, labored breathing, pale gums and elevated heart rate are signs of - ANS Shock
1.14 It is safe to give a canine buffered aspirin. - ANS True
1.15 Which of the following is NOT safe for a canine? - ANS Motrin/Advil & Tylenol
1.16 Bicipital tenosynovitis results from: - ANS Direct trauma, indirect trauma and overuse.
2.1 Rapid and ostentatious movements are considered important in training a canine for SAR
related agility. - ANS False
2.2 The type of afility apparatus you use in training should relate to what the canine will see on
an actual search. - ANS True
2.3 It is always good to teach a canine to indiscriminately jump over or through "open
windows". - ANS False
2.4 Agility practice can be a fun way to work on canine control as well as keeping your canine
physically "tuned-up." - ANS True
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
1.1 When a canine experiences heat stroke, the handler should immerse the canine in cool
water. - ANS False
1.2 Capillary Refill Time in healthy canines is less than 2 seconds. - ANS True
1.3 The signs for canine bloat include: - ANS Distended abdomen, dry heaves and
restlessness
1.4 What are the ABCs when assessing a canine to identify a life-threatening injury? -
ANS Airway, breathing and circulation
1.5 To treat a ______________________, immobilize the area and transport the canine to a
veterinarian. - ANS Fracture
1.6 __________________ is the best body location to use to take a canine's pulse. -
ANS Femoral Artery
1.7 What is a normal temperature for a canine? - ANS 101-102.5F
1.8 Snakebites that occur on a canine's torso or neck should be considered more serious than
other body parts. - ANS True
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, 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. - ANS True
1.10 Canine hypothermia: - ANS 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. - ANS Sprain
1.12 A ________________ is an injury to the muscle-tendon unit. - ANS Strain
1.13 Lethargy, labored breathing, pale gums and elevated heart rate are signs of - ANS Shock
1.14 It is safe to give a canine buffered aspirin. - ANS True
1.15 Which of the following is NOT safe for a canine? - ANS Motrin/Advil & Tylenol
1.16 Bicipital tenosynovitis results from: - ANS Direct trauma, indirect trauma and overuse.
2.1 Rapid and ostentatious movements are considered important in training a canine for SAR
related agility. - ANS False
2.2 The type of afility apparatus you use in training should relate to what the canine will see on
an actual search. - ANS True
2.3 It is always good to teach a canine to indiscriminately jump over or through "open
windows". - ANS False
2.4 Agility practice can be a fun way to work on canine control as well as keeping your canine
physically "tuned-up." - ANS True
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