Cat First Aid Exam

1. Question

Becoming a Pet First Aider helps in:

Preventing the situation from getting worse
Providing long-term veterinary care
Replacing the need for professional veterinary care

2. Question

After attending CPR class and becoming a Certified Pet First Aider, I can replace the professional work of a veterinary nurse or a veterinarian.

True
False

3. Question

Below are the main objectives of becoming a Pet First Aider, except:

To learn how to provide immediate and effective care to an injured or sick pet until a professional veterinarian can be obtained.
To learn how to recognise and respond to common pet emergencies, prevent the situation from getting worse and potentially save a pet’s life.
To help pet owners feel more confident in their ability to care for their pets in an emergency.
To replace the role of a veterinary nurse or a veterinarian.

4. Question

What are the signs of internal bleeding?

Whining in pain
Drink a lot and pee a lot
Pale gums and legs feel cold

5. Question

What should you do if a pet is suffering from hypothermia?

Put into a warm bath
Give the pet towel, leave the pet
Put into a warm bath, and check body temperature every 10 minutes

6. Question

An animal that is breathing needs CPR.

True
False

7. Question

When should you seek professional help for restraining an injured animal?

Always seek professional help regardless of the situation
Only if the animal is too difficult to restrain, or you are unsure about how to safely restrain an injured animal
Never seek professional help, as it is not necessary

8. Question

Heavy panting, the presence of foam around the mouth, and bright red gums may be signs of?

Heat Stroke
Shock
Choking

9. Question

How should you clean and dress wounds on your cat?

Using household cleaning products like soap and plaster tape
Ignoring the wound until it heals naturally
Cleaning with antiseptic solutions and applying appropriate bandages

10. Question

When your pet gets into a catfight and obtains a bite wound that looks small, what should you do?

Clean with antiseptic on the small wound surface and dress it accordingly
Must bring it to the vet for assessment before deciding on managing it on your own
Just clean the wound with antiseptic without bandaging

11. Question

What are the signs and symptoms of heatstroke in pets?

Shivering and pale gums
Increased thirst and urination
Panting, excessive drooling

12. Question

What should you do in case of a cat eye emergency?

Wait for it to resolve/heal on its own
Rinse the eye with filtered water or saline solution then bring it to the veterinarian
Apply pressure to the eye with a cloth or tissue then bring it to the veterinarian

13. Question

What is the purpose of performing the Heimlich manoeuvre?

Treating difficulty in breathing
Stabilizing fractures in pets
Clearing airway obstruction in choking pets

14. Question

What are the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction in pets?

Frequent urination
Itchy skin and swelling
Increased appetite and weight gain

15. Question

What is the recommended treatment for a cat suffering from poisoning by non-corrosive material?

Induce vomiting with 3% hydrogen peroxide
Offer the cat plenty of water to dilute the toxin
Try to do a finger sweep

16. Question

Poisoning may occur by…

Inhalation, Injection
Ingestion, Skin and Mucous Membrane Absorption
All of the above

17. Question

What is the rule that we need to follow when we bandage wound?

2 fingers rule
Hot and cold rule
Heimlich rule

18. Question

What is the purpose of triage in emergency situations?

Assigning priority to emergency victims based on medical need
Providing first aid to injured animals
Transporting injured animals to a veterinary clinic

19. Question

What is the most serious type of bleeding in cats?

Capillary bleeding
Arterial bleeding
Venous bleeding

20. Question

When performing CPR, you should conduct how many compressions to how many breaths?

5 compressions to 1 breath
30 compressions to 2 breaths
As many times until the animal wakes up

21. Question

What type of fracture occurs when the bone is shattered into several pieces?

Simple fracture
Greenstick fracture
Comminuted fracture

22. Question

What should you do if you suspect your cat has a fracture?

Apply ice directly to the affected area
Immobilize the affected limb
Control bleeding by applying pressure

23. Question

All human medicines will work on pets if you adjust the dosage for their weight.

True
False

24. Question

What is the most severe type of burn in cats?

First-degree burn
Second-degree burn
Third-degree burn

25. Question

What should you do FIRST if you found a cat experiencing an electrical burn?

Apply a cold compress
Ensure safety by turning off the power
Clean the wound with an antiseptic solution

26. Question

What is the recommended duration for flushing a burn wound with cool running water?

5 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes

27. Question

If my cat is bleeding from his tail or leg for more than five minutes, I should apply a tourniquet, and keep the tourniquet there for 5 minutes.

True
False

28. Question

How can you check the capillary refill time of a cat’s gums?

Press a finger on the gum and observe how long it takes for the colour to return
Measure the temperature of the gums
Check the moisture level of the gums

29. Question

What is the purpose of a carrier when transporting an injured cat?

To provide a warm environment
To restrict the cat's movement
Easier to carry the cat's belongings

30. Question

What is a common urinary emergency in cats?

Urinary tract infection
Kidney stones
Urethral obstruction

31. Question

Which gender of cats is more commonly affected by urinary emergencies?

Male cats
Female cats
Both genders are equally affected

32. Question

What is the most common cause of urinary obstruction in male cats?

Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)

33. Question

Which of the following is a symptom of a urinary emergency in cats?

Meowing out loud
Frequent grooming of their body
Straining to urinate or inability to urinate

34. Question

How can you differentiate between a urinary emergency and a regular litter box issue?

Increased urination frequency
Blood in the urine or going to the litter box but no urine
Licking their private part more often than usual

35. Question

How long after the heart stops that the animal will sustain irreversible damage to tissue and organ?

10 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes

36. Question

Which of the following factors can contribute to the development of urinary emergencies in cats?

Obesity
Stress
All of the above

37. Question

How can you help prevent urinary emergencies in cats?

Feed only whatever food that your cat likes to eat
Keep your cat in the cage all the time with a litter box
Change and clean the litter box regularly

38. Question

Urinary emergencies in cats are not considered life-threatening or fatal.

True
False

39. Question

What is a common eye emergency in cats?

Conjunctivitis
Corneal ulcer
Watery eyes

40. Question

Which of the following is a symptom of a cat eye emergency?

Squinting or holding the eye shut
Excessive tearing causing tear stain
Eye discharge

41. Question

What is the normal resting pulse rate for an adult cat?

60 – 90 bpm
180 – 250 bpm
90 – 120 bpm

42. Question

What should you do if you suspect a cat has a foreign object in its eye?

Attempt to remove the object with tweezers and bring it to the veterinarian
Flush the eye with sterile saline then bring it to the veterinarian
Don’t touch the object, wait for the thing to come out naturally

43. Question

Which of the following conditions can cause sudden blindness in cats?

Glaucoma
Uveitis
All of the above

44. Question

What is the recommended first aid for a cat with an eye injury?

Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling then seek veterinary attention
Administer over-the-counter eye drops that you have at home then seek veterinary attention
Flush the eye with normal saline then seek veterinary attention immediately

45. Question

It is safe to use any human eye drops on cats.

True
False

46. Question

If my cat gets bitten by a poisonous snake or other venomous animal, I should attempt to suck out the venom and then take my cat to the vet.

True
False

47. Question

What is the normal breathing rate for a cat?

10-15 breaths per minute
15-30 breaths per minute
35-50 breaths per minute

48. Question

Cats can eat fruits and vegetables like apples, oranges, grapes and garlic.

True
False

49. Question

Which of the following is an emergency situation that requires immediate veterinary attention?

2 times of diarrhoea in a day
Sneezing with nasal discharge a few times a day
Difficulty in breathing

50. Question

What is the most common sign of Respiratory Distress in cats?

Excessive grooming
Rapid, shallow breathing
Walking up and down and meowing out loud