module 3 Flashcards
1
Q
habitual
A
repetitive, non painful stimuli
2
Q
what are the basic skills to perform a physical
A
palpation
auscultation
percussion
inspection
3
Q
palpation
A
to feel
4
Q
auscultation
A
to listen
5
Q
percussion
A
produce sound, tap, and listen
6
Q
inspection
A
senses and observation
7
Q
what is signalment
A
These are what you always start with
age
breed
sex
primary use
8
Q
what is body condition scoring
A
objective way to measure amount of body fat
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9
Q
what areas are included in body condition scoring
A
crest
along withers
crease down back (loin)
tailhead
ribs
behind the shoulder
10
Q
what is the weight estimation formula
A
githXgirthXlength/330
11
Q
what is the average BCS of a horse
A
5-6
12
Q
how do you perform a cardiovascular exam
A
- usually start on left side
- auscult heart on both sides
- rhythm
- arterial pulse
- jugular veins
13
Q
arethmia
A
abnormal heart rhythm
14
Q
what is the normal heart rate
A
22-44 beats per minute
14
Q
respiratory system
A
- normally shallow breathers
- 1 breath per rise and fall
