CPR

Question 1

What does CPR stand for in small animal medicine?

Answer 1

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Question 2

True or False: CPR can only be performed on dogs.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is the primary goal of CPR in small animals?

Answer 3

To restore spontaneous circulation and breathing.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The first step in CPR is to assess the _______.

Answer 4

patient’s responsiveness

Question 5

What are the two main components of CPR?

Answer 5

Chest compressions and rescue breaths.

Question 6

True or False: Chest compressions should be performed at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the appropriate depth for chest compressions in small dogs?

Answer 7

About 1/3 to 1/2 the width of the chest.

Question 8

What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for small animals during CPR?

Answer 8

30:2

Question 9

Which position should a small animal be placed in for CPR?

Answer 9

Right lateral recumbency.

Question 10

True or False: It is important to check for a pulse before starting CPR.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the purpose of using an AED in small animal CPR?

Answer 11

To restore normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: After performing CPR for _______ minutes, reassess the animal’s condition.

Answer 12

2

Question 13

What is the maximum duration for performing rescue breaths in small animals?

Answer 13

10 seconds

Question 14

True or False: It is safe to perform CPR on a conscious animal.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the significance of the ‘ABC’ approach in CPR?

Answer 15

Airway, Breathing, Circulation.

Question 16

What should be done if a small animal is in respiratory arrest but has a pulse?

Answer 16

Provide rescue breaths only.

Question 17

Which factor is critical for the effectiveness of chest compressions?

Answer 17

Minimizing interruptions.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The use of _______ can improve the chances of survival during CPR.

Answer 18

advanced airway management

Question 19

What is the first action to take if an animal is unresponsive and not breathing?

Answer 19

Call for help or activate the emergency response.

Question 20

True or False: CPR should be continued until the animal shows signs of recovery or professional help arrives.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is the ideal environment for performing CPR on a small animal?

Answer 21

A quiet and safe area to minimize stress.

Question 22

What can be used to assess circulation during CPR?

Answer 22

Palpation of central pulses.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The recommended position for performing chest compressions on small animals is _______.

Answer 23

sternal recumbency

Question 24

What is the target heart rate for small dogs during CPR?

Answer 24

120-150 beats per minute.

Question 25

True or False: CPR techniques differ significantly between cats and dogs.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is a common complication of improper CPR technique?

Answer 26

Rib fractures or internal injuries.