Equine Physical Exam & Hospitalization QUIZ

Question 1

a. A castrated male horse is called ___
b. a female horse between 2 and 3 years-old is a ___
c. a young horse of either gender from birth to weaning is called a ___
d. a horse from one to 1 1/2 years old is called a ___

Answer 1

a. Gelding
b. Filly
c. Foal
d. Yearling

Question 2

A location to check the mucous membranes of a horse:
1. all choices are correct
2. conjunctiva
3. gingiva
4. vulva

Answer 2

1. all choices are correct

Question 3

The location of auscultation of the heart on the left side of the thorax is
1. the ventral chest
2. under the biceps muscle between the shoulder and the elbow
3. under the triceps muscle between the shoulder and the elbow
4. caudal to the point of the elbow on the thoracic wall

Answer 3

3. under the triceps muscle between the shoulder and the elbow

Question 4

The “pinch test” for hydration status is evaluated at the
1. axilla
2. lateral neck
3. withers
4. guttural pouch

Answer 4

2. lateral neck

Question 5

T/F: Straw is never the best bedding for an equine patient.

Answer 5

False. If maintained properly and correctly used it’s an okay choice!

Question 6

If a horse is 15 hands high, how tall is this in inches?
a. it varies with the width of a person’s hand
b. 60 in
c. 52.5 in
d. 45 in

Answer 6

b. 60 in
1 hand = 4in

Question 7

When measuring the height of a horse, the LVT measures from the ground to the
1. hip
2. rump
3. withers
4. poll

Answer 7

3. withers
   Highest point on the back region of the horse!

Question 8

When evaluating the pulse of a heart, an LVT could use
1. lateral digital artery
2. facial artery
3. all choices are correct
4. coccygeal artery

Answer 8

3. all choices are correct

Question 9

Where should the horse gastrointestinal tract auscultation occur?

Answer 9

22 and 23 on right and left

Question 10

Describe the color/markings on this horse.

Answer 10

Waiting for grade but maybe:
- Bay
- Sock on rear right & left legs
- Freeze brand on lateral left side of neck

Question 11

Describe with details, the auscultation of the horse (heart, lungs, gi).
Heart:
Lungs:
GI:

Answer 11

Waiting for grade but maybe:

1. Heart: Listen for abnormalities such as murmurs or arrhythmias and be sure to make note of anything abnormal (listen for “lub dub”). Take heart rate of the patient as well. Listen to both the right & left sides making a total of 2 quadrants.
2. Lungs: Listen for wheezing, crackles, “wet” sounds, rattling, etc. Listen to both quadrants on the right & left sides (4 total). Take respiration rate and make note of any abnormalities.
3. GI: Make note of the intensity & frequency of intestinal sounds (and any abnormalities). Listen for gurgling, rumbling, & sloshing sounds. Auscult the R/L dorsal & R/L ventral locations.