Fractures
Snake Bites
CPR/AR
Poison/Toxins
Animal Trivia
100
What is the difference between a fracture and a dislocation
A fracture is a break in a bone, while a dislocation is the displacement of a bone from its normal position within a joint.
100
What types of toxins can snakes have?
Neurotoxin
Hematoxin
Cytotoxin
Myotoxin
Coagulant
Anti-Coagulant
100
How can you provide Artificial Respiration?
Mouth to snout
ET Tube and IPPV
Ambu Bag
100
How do toxins enter the body?
inhalation (breathed in through the nose/mouth to the lungs)
topical (absorption through the skin surface or cut)
injection (directly into the bloodstream or tissues)
ocular (absorbed through the eye).
100
Which gender are all clownfish born?
Male
200
What are the 5 types of fractures?
Closed Fracture
- Bone is intact and has not pierced the skin
Open/Compound Fracture
- Bone has pierced the skin and exposed
Comminuted Fracture
- Bone is crushed and splinterd
Epiphyseal Fracture
- Growth plate is damaged
Green Stick Fracture
- Bone is intact but, has small crack or fracture in it
200
Name 4 signs of a snake bite
▪Lethargy and or collapse
▪Muscle tremors, shaking, trembling, salivating and may be vomiting
▪pupils may be dilated (appear large) and/or reduced eye blinking
▪Sudden onset of weakness/wobbliness
▪Complete paralysis
▪Inability to control bladder and bowels
▪collapse
▪respiratory distress and arrest
▪pain and swelling at the bite site
▪lameness
passing dark red urine.
200
What ratio of compressions to breaths do you give?
How far down on the chest do you compress?
30 compressions : 2 breaths
Push down 1/3 of the chest
200
Vitamin K is part of the treatment for this toxicity
Rat bait
200
Where is a shrimps heart located?
In its head
300
What first aid treatment would you do for a fracture?
restrain the animal, restrict movement to reduce pain and further injury
stop any bleeding
cover wounds with a sterile dressing to prevent contamination- if safe
support the animal to walk and limit weight-bearing using a sling or towel looped under the abdomen
immobilise the limb with bandages and/or splinting.
Treat for shock (warmth dark and quiet)
Under veterinary advise administer analgesics or sedate for anaesthesia
300
What 5 snakes does the snake detection kit test for?
Tiger Snake
Brown Snake
Black Snake
Death Adder
Taipan
300
If your patient was intubated, why would you inflate the cuff?
Inflate the cuff to avoid inhalation of fluids and it is more hygienic and safer for you
300
What is the chemical(s) in chocolate that makes it toxic to animals?
Theobromine and Caffine
300
What is the only non-primate with fingerprints?
Koalas
400
What type of fracture would this be?
Comminuted fracture
400
What first aid would you provide to an animal that has been bitten by a snake?
Immobolise the animal and keep it calm
Apply compression bandage if possible
Treat for shock (warmth, quiet, dark)
Monitor vitals (HR, RR, MM, CRT, Temp, Pupils)
Insert IV catheter and start fluids if warranted
Prepare for collapse, AR and CPR
- Have CET on hand
- draw blood or urine to run a SDVK
- Under advise of vet administer medication and or antivenom
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400
What position would you do CPR on a bulldog?
On it's back (as for any barrel shaped dog)
400
What signs does Metaldehyde poisoning produce?
Vomiting (after 1 hour)
Drooling
Increased heart/respiratory rate
Stiff gait/ataxia
Hypersensitive to touch
Muscle tremors
Pyrexia
Nystagmus
400
Which sea creature is known to be the only natural predator of the Great White Shark?
The Orca (aka the Killer Whale)
500
What type of fracture is this?
It isn't a fracture but a dislocation
500
What is the most venomous snake in Australia (if not the world)
Fierce Snake (aka the Inland Taipan)
Will produce an average 40mg of venom in a bite and its LD50 (kill 50% of group) will only take 0.025mg/kg
500
Where is your hand placement for deep chested medium to large dogs?
on the highest part of the chest (between the 3rd and 6th rib)
500
Causes renal failure or death in 3-7 days post ingestion
May also see lethargy, vomiting and enlarged kidneys
Lily Toxicity
(remember all parts of the plant are toxic to cats)
500
In Peru, it’s common to eat which popular household pet?
The Guinea Pig