Lab Exam 1

Question 1

T/F 60% of the body weight in a neonate is fluid

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Goals of fluid therapy

Answer 2

Maintain hydration status Correct electrolyte imbalances Correct acid base balance

Question 3

T/F The vascular fluid makes up the largest percentage of fluid in the body

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The “bean” is

Answer 4

Smegma buildup within the urethral diveticulum of a gelding

Question 5

What would be considered subjective info on the PE form

Answer 5

Body condition

Question 6

T/F IV fluids can be used to soften a colon impaction

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F The digital arteries are a good place to obtain a routine pulse rate on a very head-shy horse

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the most severe restraint?

Answer 8

Stud chain

Question 9

T/F A hoof wrap is applied using telfa, kling gauze, and duct tape

Answer 9

false

Question 10

When applying an equine bandage to the distal limb, it is important to apply tension over the ___ and not the ___

Answer 10

Cannon, tendon

Question 11

What conditions have fluid and electrolyte loss

Answer 11

Scours Kidney Failure

Question 12

If a horse had a PCV originally of 40% and is now 50% what % dehydrated is the horse?

Answer 12

6%

Question 13

T/F A sweat wrap may be used to help withdraw toxins from a wound

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the name of the tool that will file down the hoof?

Answer 14

Rasp

Question 15

T/F a horse might be shod to improve traction

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the continuing fluid looses for a llama that weighs 500lbs and is 8% dehydrated?

Answer 16

can’t be determined with the info given

Question 17

When applying a halter and lead rope to a horse the restrainer must

Answer 17

Never put the lead rope around the neck of the horse

Question 18

T/F When giving an IV injection the vein must be held off while the drug is being administered

Answer 18

False

Question 19

T/F A halter and lead rope may not be necessary when restraining a horse

Answer 19

False

Question 20

T/F Acepromazine is the tranquilizer choice for fractious stallions

Answer 20

False

Question 21

T/F For safety purposes, a person should stand close to the horse

Answer 21

True

Question 22

T/F Leaning into a horse with constant, steady pressure is the most effective way to move a horse backwards or sideways

Answer 22

False

Question 23

A horse that is aggressive may

Answer 23

Flatten ears Ring its tail Paw the ground

Question 24

Which needle would be the best choice for giving an adult horse an IM vaccine?

Answer 24

20g 1.5”

Question 25

When giving a horse a small injection such as a vaccine, which site is most commonly used?

Answer 25

Neck

Question 26

The ventral colon may be auscultated in which quadrant?

Answer 26

RLQ & LLQ

Question 27

The cecum is located on the ____ side of the horse

Answer 27

off side

Question 28

When giving IV injections in the jugular, why is it advisable to inject into the upper 1/3 of the vein?

Answer 28

to avoid the carotid artery

Question 29

Specific gravity will ____ with dehydration

Answer 29

increase

Question 30

T/F Intranasal vaccines are contraindicated in the horse

Answer 30

False

Question 31

Normal temp. range for horse

Answer 31

99-101

Question 32

Anatomical landmark for auscultating an equine heart rate is

Answer 32

olecranon process

Question 33

The purpose of shipping wrap is to protect the ___ during transportation

Answer 33

heel bulbs cannons fetlocks pasterns

Question 34

The curry comb is used to

Answer 34

Loosen hairs, dirt, debris from skin

Question 35

T/F In order to have the most control while leading a horse, its important to wrap the excess lead rope around your hand

Answer 35

False

Question 36

Thrush occurs in the

Answer 36

Collateral sulcus

Question 37

Placement of basic medical wrap

Answer 37

Telfa 4" kling gauze Leg cottons 4" vet wrap