Equine Diagnostic & Med Techniques QUIZ

Question 1

When placing a dose syringe in the mouth of an equine, the syringe should be positioned:
1. it is not recommended to use dosing syringes in the equine
2. between the incisors, then directed caudally over the tongue
3. between the commissures of the lips, then directed caudally between the cheek and the cheek teeth

Answer 1

3. between the commissures of the lips, then directed caudally between the cheek and the cheek teeth

Question 2

Which of the following intramuscular injection sites is contraindicated for use in nursing foals?
1. pectoral muscle
2. lateral cervical muscles
3. semitendinosus muscle
4. gluteal muscle

Answer 2

2. lateral cervical muscles
   Using this location can make it difficult for foal to lift head & nurse.

Question 3

Which TWO of the following muscle groups should NOT be used for intramuscular injections in horses in race training?
1. pectoral muscle
2. triceps muscle
3. lateral cervical muscles
4. gluteal muscle

Answer 3

2. triceps muscle
3. gluteal muscle

Question 4

T/F: Intravenous injections into the jugular vein are preferably given in the caudal half of the jugular groove, where the jugular vein and carotid artery are separated by a muscle.

Answer 4

False
Caudal half is too close to the carotid artery. They separate at the cranial portion of the neck.

Question 5

Clinical sign of an allergic reaction to an injected medication might include
1. facial edema
2. hives (wheals)
3. cardiovascular shock
4. all choices are possible clinical signs

Answer 5

4. all choices are possible clinical signs

Question 6

Abdominocentesis of adult horses is normally performed with the patient:
1. in lateral recumbency
2. in sternal recumbency
3. in dorsal recumbency
4. standing

Answer 6

4. standing

Question 7

Arthrocentesis is performed to collect fluid from
1. the bone marrow
2. all choices are correct
3. a fibrous joint
4. a synovial joint

Answer 7

4. a synovial joint

Question 8

T/F: The urinary bladder of male horses cannot be successfully catheterized.

Answer 8

False
Catheterization is the safest route of urine collection as cysto is quite dangerous.

Question 9

T/F: Identifying calcium carbonate crystals in the urine of a horse is an indication of toxic plant ingestion.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

The most common location for subcutaneous injections in the horse is under the skin of the:
1. lateral aspect of the neck
2. flank
3. caudal aspect of the rear leg
4. caudal aspect of the foreleg

Answer 10

1. lateral aspect of the neck

Question 11

Describe the preparation for a thoracocentesis in the equine.

Supplies:

Patient Prep:

Answer 11

Supplies:
Scalpel blade, ~3in needle & ~60ml syringe, IV catheter, EDTA & serum tubes, surgical PPE

Prep:
-Sedation but horse should still be able to stand.
-Clip and prep site (surgical scrub & alcohol).
-Local anesthetic administered then final prep.