Manual of Clinical Procedures Ch 3

Question 1

Give 5 reasons why proper diagnosis is critical in equine medicine:

Answer 1

1. Effective treatment
2. Time-saving
3. Cost-effective
4. Animal welfare
5. Preventing the spread of disease

Question 2

2 phases of physical examination

Answer 2

1. General Overview
2. Regional examination

Question 3

2 kinds of weight tape calculations:

Answer 3

1. based on girth circumference
2. based on girth circumference and body length

Question 4

Weight tapes based on girth circumference and body length: Adult

Answer 4

BW(adult) = (GC)2 × BL/330

Question 5

Weight tapes based on girth circumference and body length: Yearling

Answer 5

BW(yearling) = (GC)2 × BL/331

Question 6

Weight tapes based on girth circumference and body length: Weanling

Answer 6

BW(weanling) = (GC)2 × BL/280

Question 7

Weight tapes based on girth circumference and body length: Miniature

Answer 7

BW(miniature) = (GC × 9.36 ) × (BL × 5) − 348.5

Question 8

BCS scale ranging from 1 to 9

Answer 8

Henneke

Question 9

BCS scale ranging from 0 to 5

Answer 9

Carrol and Huntington

Question 10

6 Parts to be palpated and scored using the BCS scoring scale from 1 to 9 (Henneke)

Answer 10

1. Along the neck
2. Along the withers
3. Over the ribs
4. Behind the shoulders
5. Loin (Thoracolumbar epaxial muscles)
6. Tail head

Question 11

3 Parts to be palpated and scored using the BCS scoring scale from 0 to 5

Answer 11

1. Neck
2. Back and ribs
3. Pelvis

Question 12

How many seconds in the severe state during skin tenting?

Answer 12

> 5 seconds

Question 13

How many seconds are in the mild state during skin tenting?

Answer 13

1-3 seconds

Question 14

How many seconds are in the moderate state during skin tenting?

Answer 14

3-5 seconds

Question 15

A brick-red mucous membrane indicates…

Answer 15

an injected state

Question 16

A purple mucous membrane indicates…

Answer 16

congested state

Question 17

A blue mucous membrane indicates…

Answer 17

cyanotic state

Question 18

A yellow to orange mucous membrane indicates…

Answer 18

an icteric state

Question 19

CRT of a normal oral mucous membrane

Answer 19

<2 seconds

Question 20

shortened CRT indicates…

Answer 20

peripheral vasodilation

Question 21

T/F: weight tape calculation based on girth circumference is only accurate for foals

Answer 21

F. only accurate for adult horses

Question 22

A correct diagnosis is essential for selecting the most appropriate and effective treatment for an equine medical condition.

Answer 22

effective treatment

Question 23

Horses rely on their owners to provide proper medical care and a correct diagnosis is crucial for ensuring their well-being and comfort.

Answer 23

animal welfare

Question 24

An accurate diagnosis can help to avoid unnecessary and time-consuming treatments or procedures that may be ineffective or even harmful to the horse.

Answer 24

Time-saving

Question 25

Equine medicine also plays an important role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and preventing outbreaks. An accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective disease control and management.

Answer 25

Preventing the spread of disease

Question 26

A proper diagnosis can help to minimize the cost of medical care by avoiding unnecessary treatments and procedures.

Answer 26

cost-effective

Question 27

An age-related disease that is similar to AIDS

Answer 27

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Syndrome

Question 28

SCID syndrome is common in

Answer 28

Arabian foals

Question 29

use of soldering iron to inflict pain on the horse

Answer 29

Pinfire/ Pinfiring

Question 30

T/F: Pinfiring is an effective treatment method (i.e., stimulates tendon repair) that is commonly used today

Answer 30

F. Not ethical; only induces forced rest

Question 31

T/F: Apnea during anesthesia is an emergency case

Answer 31

F. Normal when under anesthesia