Lab exam 1

Question 1

T/F

60% of the body weight in a neonate is fluid

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What are the goals for fluid therapy?

Answer 2

Maintain hydration status
Correct electrolyte imbalances
Correct acid base balance
Deliver hormones

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

T/F

Body condition is subjective information on the PE form

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T/F

IV fluids ca 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 restraint method could be applied in the most ‘severe’ fashion?

Answer 8

Stud chain

Question 9

T/F

A hoof wrap is applied using a 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

T/F

Obstruction is not a condition that has fluid and electrolyte loss

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T/F

A sweat wrap may be used to help withdraw toxins from a wound.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Rasp

Question 14

T/F

A horse might be shod to improve traction.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F

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

Answer 15

False

Question 16

T/F

A halter and lead rope may not be necessary when restraining a horse.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

T/F

Acepromazine is the tranquilizer of choice for fractious stallions

Answer 17

False

Question 18

T/F

For safety purposes, a person should stand close to the horse.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

T/F

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

Answer 19

False

Question 20

A horse that is aggressive may:

Answer 20

Flatten it’s ears back
Ring it’s tail
Paw the ground

Question 21

T/F

A 20g 1.5” needle would be the best choice for giving an adult horse an IM injection.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Heel bulbs, cannons, fetlocks, and pasterns

Question 23

The curry comb is used to:

Answer 23

Loosen hairs/dirt/debris from the skin

Question 24

T/F

In order to have the most control while leading a horse, it’s important to wrap the excess lead rope around your hand

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Thrush occurs in the:

Answer 25

Collateral sulcus

Question 26

T/F | A horse that is resting a hind foot is usually upset

Answer 26

False

Question 27

T/F | When approaching a horse, you should approach from the right side and cluck softly

Answer 27

False

Question 28

T/F | When tying a horse to a stationary object, you should use a quick release knot at the level of the poll

Answer 28

False

Question 29

T/F The safest way to move around a horse is to be as close to the hindquarters as possible, using a firm touch and talking to them.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

T/F When placing a bandage on the distal limb of a horse, it is acceptable to place one of your knees on the ground to stabilize yourself.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

T/F | The curry comb should never be used on the lower limb of the horse

Answer 31

True

Question 32

T/F | Thrush is commonly seen in moist, muddy conditions

Answer 32

True

Question 33

T/F | A halter, lead rope, and a twitch should be in place during all medical procedures.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

T/F | The pectoral muscles are a site that may be used for IM injection in the horse.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

T/F The proper method for obtaining a respiratory rate in horses is to watch the nostrils for 15 seconds and multiply that number by 4.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

T/F | When auscultating the lungs of a horse, it is normal to hear loud, prominent lung sounds.

Answer 36

False

Question 37

T/F | When bandaging, the vetwrap is applied distal to proximal to prevent pooling of blood in the extremity

Answer 37

False

Question 38

T/F Animal medical Drug Use Clarification Act states that there must be a valid patient-client-vet relationship in order to use a drug "extra label"

Answer 38

True

Question 39

T/F | The preferred injectable route of administration in beef cattle is subcutaneous.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

T/F | Diethyl Stilbestrol must NEVER be used in cattle for any reason

Answer 40

True

Question 41

T/F | Naxel is an acceptable antibiotics for use in food animals

Answer 41

True

Question 42

T/F | Banamine is a commonly used NSAID for a horse that is colicky

Answer 42

True

Question 43

T/F | Acepromazine can safely be given as a tranquilizer to geldings

Answer 43

True

Question 44

T/F | The normal volume for bull ejaculate is about 5 mls

Answer 44

True

Question 45

T/F | It is acceptable practice to use an electro-ejaculator for a fractious stallion.

Answer 45

False

Question 46

T/F | Bull semen collection is performed by using an androgenized steer, never a cow

Answer 46

True

Question 47

``` T/F Rapid cooling (cold shock) can cause motility and morphology in sperm. ```

Answer 47

True

Question 48

T/F | 80% of body weight is water in the adult horse

Answer 48

True

Question 49

T/F | Total protein will increase to >8.0g/dl in an animal that is >10% dehydrated

Answer 49

False

Question 50

T/F It is safe to administer up to 5 gallons of water through an orogastric tube to a cow that is lying in lateral recumbency

Answer 50

False

Question 51

T/F | A dandy brush should be used last, as a finishing brush

Answer 51

True

Question 52

What anatomical structure is located in the RUQ?v

Answer 52

Cecum

Question 53

What anatomical structure is located in the LLQ?

Answer 53

Large colon

Question 54

Which route of administration is the Strangles vaccine given to a horse?

Answer 54

IN

Question 55

T/F | De-wormer, Banamine paste, and Bute paste are drugs that are commonly administered through a dial-a-dose

Answer 55

True

Question 56

Twitches work as a restraint device by:

Answer 56

Distraction and endorphin release

Question 57

Which twitch is designed for use when no assistant is available, and one must work alone?

Answer 57

Humane twitch

Question 58

What is the best form of restraint for a mare when doing a repo exam?

Answer 58

Stocks

Question 59

Acepromazine is characterized as a

Answer 59

Tranquilizer

Question 60

T/F | Xylazine can be reversed by a drug called Yohimbine.

Answer 60

True

Question 61

T/F | Chloramphenicol is prohibited in cattle d/t the potential to cause aplastic anemia in humans

Answer 61

True

Question 62

T/F Dimethyl Sufoxide is used as an anti-inflammatory and free-radical scavenger. This drug can be used topically or IV, and can readily be absorbed through your skin

Answer 62

True

Question 63

Bandages may be used to:

Answer 63

Protection Support Decrease edema Decrease granulation tissue

Question 64

How often should a saline wrap be replaced?

Answer 64

BID

Question 65

The procedure for bandaging a horse's leg:

Answer 65

Begin the bandage at mid-cannon bone Overlap the vet wrap by 50% Leave 0.5-1" of padding at the distal & proximal ends

Question 66

What type of stain is used in assuming sperm morphology?

Answer 66

Eosin-Nigrosin

Question 67

What is considered normal percentage of progressively motile sperm for a stallion?

Answer 67

60%

Question 68

What is considered normal total sperm ejaculate volume for a bull?

Answer 68

4-5 billion

Question 69

T/F | Scours is an example of a condition that would cause electrolyte loss in large animal?

Answer 69

True

Question 70

What percentage of dehydration would you estimate a calf to be if they have cold extremities.

Answer 70

12%

Question 71

T/F | Scouring is considered to be continuing losses in a horse requiring fluid therapy

Answer 71

True

Question 72

What is the primary layer of a foot bandage?

Answer 72

Diaper

Question 73

Name one treatment for thrush

Answer 73

Dilute bleach

Question 74

What is the name of the knot that is used with the tail tie to sever as a non-tightening knot around the neck

Answer 74

Bowline

Question 75

When performing a physical exam on a horse, how are gut sounds reported out?

Answer 75

0-3 scale

Question 76

Which arteries are used to evaluate the condition of a horse's foot?

Answer 76

Digital limb

Question 77

When prepping a stallion for collection, what should the penis be washed with?

Answer 77

Non-spermicitic soap

Question 78

What is the name of the drug that is prohibited for use in cattle because it is the drug of choice to treat MRSA in humans?

Answer 78

Vancomycin

Question 79

What is the name of the drug that is used to treat agalactia in mares?

Answer 79

Don Peridon

Question 80

Application of a basic medical wrap

Answer 80

Telfa Kling gauze Leg cottons Vet wrap

Question 81

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

Answer 81

Neck

Question 82

The ventral colon may be auscultated in which quadrant?

Answer 82

RLQ & LLQ

Question 83

The cecum is located on the ___ side of the horse

Answer 83

Off side

Question 84

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

Answer 84

To avoid the carotid artery

Question 85

Specific gravity will ___ with dehydration

Answer 85

Increase

Question 86

T/F | Intranasal vaccines are contradicted in the horse

Answer 86

False