Module 3 Exam

Question 1

WOTF is not a reason for rehabilitation, to ___

Answer 1

increase pain and inflammation

Question 2

WOTF adjustments is the adjuster not on the side opposite laterality in the dog

Answer 2

Lateral TMJ

Question 3

WOTF set up requires no supplemental stabilization becausei t is supplied by the horse

Answer 3

facial lift

Question 4

On a lateral radiograph of the lumbar spine of a dog, you notice a large osteophyte bridging the space between L4 and L5 vertebrae on the ventral aspect of the vertebrae. What pathology is most likely demonstrated in this radiograph

Answer 4

spondylosis

Question 5

In the equine neck

Answer 5

flexion and extension increase as you move from C1/C2 to C6/C7

Question 6

The owner of the above dog also reports that the dog seems to be sore in her neck and shakes her head all the time. Like they said before, the dog does not like to play with its toys. The referring veterinarian has been treating the dog for an ear infeciton, although they could never find evidence of such. Upon exam you notice there is decreased mobility of the dog’s neck, especially upon flexion at the poll. The dog resists you lowering its nose. There is a bilateral decreased space between the atlas and the occiput. What is the probable subluxation in this patient

Answer 6

atlas superior

Question 7

The following palpates as a hard end feel

Answer 7

articular fixation

Question 8

Edema and contracture exhibit the same barrier to normal joint motion. T/F

Answer 8

true

Question 9

A horse that is mostly concerned with self-preservation which manifests as lack of confidence, fear, stress, and distrust may be said to be

Answer 9

right brain dominant

Question 10

The LOC for a cervical body right in the horse is 45 degrees from the axis of the spine. T/F

Answer 10

true

Question 11

The LOC for an atlas superior right is 72 degrees from the axis of the spine. T/F

Answer 11

false

Question 12

The LOC for an occiput superior left is 45 degrees from the forehead. T/F

Answer 12

false

Question 13

the LOC for a facial lift isperpendicular to the spine. T/F

Answer 13

false

Question 14

the LOC for Uglee is 45 degrees from the axis of the spine. T/F

Answer 14

false

Question 15

placing the hoof wide checks distal proprioception. T/F

Answer 15

false

Question 16

check all four limbs by placing hooves upside down on the ground. T/F

Answer 16

true

Question 17

normal animal will return the hoof back to normal. T/F

Answer 17

true

Question 18

Normal horses may not return the rear limb to normal as this is a normal resting stance in the horse. T/F

Answer 18

true

Question 19

crossing the legs checks proximal proprioception. T/F

Answer 19

true

Question 20

Wobbler’s disease is commonly seen in ___ dobies and ___ danes

Answer 20

old

young

Question 21

What has been determined to be the cause of the subluxation

Answer 21

trauma
toxins
thoughts

Question 22

An abnormal motion or position of a vertebrae is called

Answer 22

kinesiopathology

Question 23

When performing a neurological exam on a horse you should

Answer 23

first assess the animals mental status by waving your hands in front of them and seeing if they shy away from you
check all cranial nerves, assess the patients mental status, check for proprioception, check for a panniculus, perform a tail pull, gait analysis (usually at the walk) involving circles, serpentine, and walking with the head and neck elevated/extended and lowered/flexed with up and downhill walking
Monitor the patient during a gait analysis which involved galloping the horse across a field
Check anal tone

Question 24

Codman’s triangle indicates

Answer 24

a slow growing mass which is elevating the periosteum

Question 25

when addressing dysfunction of nerve fibers, C fibers are most sensitive to ___ and large myelinated A fibers are most sensitive to ___

Answer 25

ischemia | compression

Question 26

Neuro exam blindfolding a horse should never be done unless the barn is on fire. T/F

Answer 26

false

Question 27

an important part of a neuro exam in the horse is gait analysis. T/F

Answer 27

true

Question 28

short striding can be considered a neurological symptom. T/F

Answer 28

true

Question 29

dragging a toe can be considered a neuro symptom. T/F

Answer 29

true

Question 30

Chiro adjustment may change the results of a neuro exam. T/F

Answer 30

treu

Question 31

Subluxation mechanism

Answer 31

there is a voluntary component there is an involuntary component muscle tone/size are a good insurance policy in preventing the subluxation the vector and amount of force exerted on a joint need to be noted when evaluating the etiology of the subluxation

Question 32

Which one would. NOT be considered a contraindication to adjust

Answer 32

intervertebral disc disease

Question 33

In most states, chiros credentialed by the AVCA cannot legally recommend supplements, herbals and vitamins to veterinary patients without the direct consult of a vet. T/F

Answer 33

true

Question 34

Boswellia

Answer 34

arthritis

Question 35

ginger

Answer 35

nausea

Question 36

tumeric

Answer 36

antiinflammatory

Question 37

Which of the following SCP/listing combinations is incorrect in the dog

Answer 37

AS ilium/tuber ischium

Question 38

atlast superior SCP

Answer 38

bilateral wings of atlas

Question 39

Atlas inferior SCP

Answer 39

bilateral wings of the atlas

Question 40

Rostral mandible SCP

Answer 40

mentum of the mandible

Question 41

In the normal joint motion parameter, there is no altered soft tissue function. T/F

Answer 41

true

Question 42

Throughout the years, domestication of animals, particularly horses has shown that the size of their brains have ___ in size

Answer 42

decreased

Question 43

Glucosamine HCl or SO4 is used to treat what in dogs

Answer 43

arthritis

Question 44

How many turns in a barrel race

Answer 44

3

Question 45

used to laxative and cathartic effects externally used in the treatment of burns to promote wound healing

Answer 45

aloe aloe gel

Question 46

used an an anti-inflammatory, used externallly for bruises, sprains, traumatic injuries, bites, stings, mild pain reliever

Answer 46

Arnica

Question 47

used to treat osteoarthritis, bronchitis, hormonally conditions in ovariectomized animals such as incontinence

Answer 47

black cohosh

Question 48

used to treat skin disorders, to prevent fleas, treat ringworm, hot spots, GI parasites and diarrhea

Answer 48

Black walnut

Question 49

Horse won the national barrel racing championship for geriatric citizens for the past two years. The referring veterinarian has treated the horse for chronic neck pain and the horse is becoming more and more reluctant to make tight turns while going around the barrels. Upon exam you notice the horse has pain at the poll and a closed atlas/mandible space on the right side. According to the owner the horse shakes his head a lot and you notice the head is not held in vertical alignment. The horse is sensitive when you touch the right ear and the obliquus capitis cranialis m. is tight on the riht side. What subluxation

Answer 49

atlas superior righ

Question 50

Dog has decreased lateral flexion of the neck and generalized gait abnormalities with rear limb ataxia. The right forelimb does not advance as far forward as the left. Upon palpation you palpate a fixation (hypomobile segment) at the level of C4 and the body of C4 palpates noticeably more to the left than the rest of the cervical vertebra. What is the probable subluxation in the patient

Answer 50

C4 body left

Question 51

Tramadol is a common drug used by vets to treat what in dogs

Answer 51

pain

Question 52

A 3yo dressage horse is presented to you for chiro care. The horse belongs to donald trumps lawyers daughter and was referred to you by the top equine vet in the world. Upon physical exam the horse shows upper cervical pain upon deep palpation and you notice the horse holds the right ear higher than the left one. There is palpable heat and tenderness at the poll on the right side and the right wing of the atlas palpates more dorsal than the left with restricted motion when you push the right wing dorsally; this also causes the horse pain. What is probable chiro dx

Answer 52

atlas posterior on the right

Question 53

Ther referring vet noticed that the horse is lame in the left front leg, shows radicular pain in the brachial plexus and has a shortened stride in the left forelimb. Upon your physical exam you notice the horse has decreased lateral flexion of the neck and mo pal reveals a fixation of C4 vertebra with the body being subluxated to the left. What is the most probably subluxation

Answer 53

C4 body left

Question 54

Rabies is a fatal incurable disease and any horse suspected of being infected with rabies should be handled with extreme CAUTION! T/F

Answer 54

true

Question 55

when checking the triceps relfex tap the tendon of insertion just distal to the olecranon. T/F

Answer 55

false

Question 56

when checking the triceps reflex tap the tendon of insertion just distal to the olecranon. T/F

Answer 56

true

Question 57

a positive reaction to the triceps reflex will be a slight extension of the elbwo. T/F

Answer 57

true

Question 58

hyperreflexia in the triceps reflex is due to UMN. T/F

Answer 58

true

Question 59

when checking the biceps reflex tap on the distal ends of the biceps and brachialis muscle. T/F

Answer 59

true

Question 60

A postiive reaction to the biceps reflex is a slight flexion of the elbow. You may only feel muscle contraciton without a visual response. T/F

Answer 60

true

Question 61

WOTF adjustments should be performed with the adjuster in front of the dog

Answer 61

occiput superior right

Question 62

You are presented with a great dane and find on exam that the atlantoaxial joints seems to be fixated and the right wing of the atlas palpates more dorsal than the left wing. You also notice the right ear seems higher than the left when you look at the dog from the front. What is the probable subluxation in this patient

Answer 62

atlas posterior right

Question 63

Phenylbutazone is a drug commonly used to terat what in horses

Answer 63

pain and inflammation

Question 64

A 23yo appaloosa mare is presented to you for chiro care. The owner noticed the horse has difficulty chewing and grinds its teeth. The referring vet has done a complete dentistry and now seeks your advice as they believe the horse has something wrong with their TMJ. You do your assessment and notice that the horse in painful upon palpation of the left TMJ and that joint seems to be fixated laterally. What is the most probable subluxation

Answer 64

left lateral TMJ

Question 65

When you palpate a horse’s neck you will feel hills and the valleys. What do the hills represent

Answer 65

the zygapophyseal joints

Question 66

CN 1 horse

Answer 66

may use food or hand and try to get animal to follow

Question 67

shadows may act as obstacles in horses with vision problems

Answer 67

CN2

Question 68

normal pupillary light response equals normal

Answer 68

CN 3

Question 69

Brushing whiskers test

Answer 69

CN 5 sensory | CN 7 motor

Question 70

WOTF herbal agents is a sedative for anxious animals prior to adjusting

Answer 70

valerian root

Question 71

the first adjustment credited to chiro helped the patient to

Answer 71

hear again

Question 72

when cheking the patellar reflex, tap on the patellar tendon with the lef in a weight bearing stance. T/F

Answer 72

false

Question 73

a positive patella reflex reaction will be an extesion of the leg

Answer 73

true

Question 74

when checking the achilles tendon reflex, tap on the achilles tendon with the leg relaxed in a non-weight bearing stance. T/F

Answer 74

true

Question 75

a positive achilles tendon reflex reaction wil be tightening in the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles along with a slight extension of the hoof. T/F

Answer 75

true

Question 76

when chekcing the panniculus response in a horse an abnormal response is a twitch of the skin. T/F

Answer 76

true