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Quiz about Feline First Aid
Quiz about Feline First Aid

Feline First Aid Trivia Quiz


This quiz deals with first aid for cats. Take this quiz to see how well you know feline first aid, it may one day help your cat. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by DakotaNorth. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
DakotaNorth
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
57,913
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. According to the "Cornell Book of Cats", in the event that your cat is sick or injured, what is the first thing you should do to help your cat? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. There are four key objectives of feline first aid. Which of the following is one of them? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Steatitis, or inflammation of the fatty tissue, in cats can be caused by feeding them a diet primarily of which of these? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. There are three signs of respiratory distress in felines. Which one of the following is not one of them? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. If your cat has inhaled deadly fumes, what is the first thing you should do? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. If your cat has suffered a superficial burn you should put butter on the affected area.


Question 7 of 10
7. If your cat has fallen into a swimming pool and inhaled water, what is the first thing you should do? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Cats that fall victim to High Rise Syndrome shouldn't be taken to the veterinarian immediately.


Question 9 of 10
9. If you discover that your cat has frostbite, what is the first step you should do? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. If your cat is suffering from a mild case of heat stroke, what is the first thing you should do? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. According to the "Cornell Book of Cats", in the event that your cat is sick or injured, what is the first thing you should do to help your cat?

Answer: Check for normal vital signs.

The normal vital signs for a cat are: Temperature, 100.4 to 102.5 degrees. Pulse, 160 to 240 per minute. Respirations, 20 to 30 per minute. If your cat's vital signs are below or above the norm, take it to the veterinarian immediately. (Cornell Book of Cats)
2. There are four key objectives of feline first aid. Which of the following is one of them?

Answer: To promote recovery.

There are four objectives to feline first aid. The first one is: to preserve life. The second one is: to alleviate suffering. The third one is: to promote recovery. The fourth and last one is: to prevent aggravation of the injury or illness until veterinary assistance can be obtained. (Cornell Book of Cats)
3. Steatitis, or inflammation of the fatty tissue, in cats can be caused by feeding them a diet primarily of which of these?

Answer: Oily fish

The inflammation is caused by unsaturated fats, and is seen in cats fed a diet of tuna, sardines and mackerel, or other oily fishes. The cat needs a balanced diet, including anti-oxidants, to guard against this disease.
4. There are three signs of respiratory distress in felines. Which one of the following is not one of them?

Answer: Swelling of the mucous membranes in the mouth.

There are three signs that indicate your cat is in respiratory distress. The first one is: the gums and lining of the eyelids may be pale or blue in color (cyanotic), indicating poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood. The second one is: labored respiration may occur, which includes gasping, open-mouthed breathing, shallow breathing, slow breathing.

The third one is: the cat may be unconscious, with dilated pupils. A cat can go into sudden respiratory distress from choking. (Cornell Book of Cats)
5. If your cat has inhaled deadly fumes, what is the first thing you should do?

Answer: Take your cat outside in the open air, regardless of the weather.

If your cat has inhaled toxic or deadly fumes, the first thing you should do is take your cat outside, regardless of the weather, but never by itself. Then you should take your cat immediately to the veterinarian so the vet can see if oxygen is required.
6. If your cat has suffered a superficial burn you should put butter on the affected area.

Answer: False

If your cat has suffered a burn, no matter if it's superficial or not, do not put butter or any other oil based ointment on the affected area. This will only intensify the burning sensation. The correct procedure is apply ice packs or immersing the affected area in cold water. Once this is done, take your cat to the veterinarian to make sure the burn will not become infected.
7. If your cat has fallen into a swimming pool and inhaled water, what is the first thing you should do?

Answer: Hold your cat upside down by the hind legs to get rid of most of the water.

Although drowning in cats is rare, when cats inhale water the first thing you should do is hold your cat upside down by the hind legs to get rid of most of the water in the cat's lungs. Have someone alert the veterinarian that you are on your way there, and begin CPR and don't stop until you reach the veterinarian. Remember, animal CPR is different than human CPR. If you don't know how to do it, ask your veterinarian to show you the proper procedure, it could save your cat's life.
8. Cats that fall victim to High Rise Syndrome shouldn't be taken to the veterinarian immediately.

Answer: False

Cats that fall victim to High Rise Syndrome must be taken to the veterinarian immediately. HRS victims can suffer from epistaxis, a split in the hard palate, and pneumothorax. When cats fall from high buildings, their legs break the fall, but their lower jaw impacts on the upper jaw.

When this happens, the hard palate is split, which results in bleeding from the nose. The chest also hits the ground, forcing free air out of the lungs and into the chest, resulting in labored breathing. It is well known that cats that fall a greater distance will survive the fall, but if a cat falls only a couple of stories, the outcome is more than likely death.

The reason for this is the cat's righting mechanism. When the cat falls from a greater height, it has the chance to right itself and relax.

This can't be done if a cat falls a few stories, because the cat hasn't had a chance to right itself and relax. The highest documented fall from a building is 100 stories. If you don't take your cat to the vet immediately after it falls victim to HRS, the medical problems mentioned above can be overlooked. (Cornell Book of Cats, Cats: Embracing The Tiger (Documentary))
9. If you discover that your cat has frostbite, what is the first step you should do?

Answer: Immerse the cat in warm water.

When a cat has frostbite, severe or otherwise, the first thing you should do is immerse the cat in warm water. The water should be warm or lukewarm, not hot. Immersing the cat in warm water will slowly thaw out the frozen areas, and bring your cat's body temperature back to normal. You shouldn't use excessive heat or rub the frozen areas.

This will result in further damage and loss of tissue. Take your cat to the veterinarian as soon as possible. It may take five to ten days before new tissue is seen replacing the dead tissue. If you see that healing is not evident, take your cat back to the veterinarian because gangrene may be the cause of the tissue not healing properly.
10. If your cat is suffering from a mild case of heat stroke, what is the first thing you should do?

Answer: Immerse the cat in cool water.

When a cat is suffering from a mild case of heat stroke, the first thing you should do is immerse the cat in cool water. This allows the body temperature to be reduced to normal. You can also wrap the cat in a cool, wet towel to help reduce the temperature. If, after doing this, your cat is still showing signs of weakness of overheating, take your cat to the veterinarian immediately. Your cat may be suffering more severely from the heat stroke and may require oxygen to prevent brain damage, fluid to correct dehydration, and various treatments to reduce its temperature below 103 degrees.
Source: Author DakotaNorth

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