Exam 3

Question 1

Which of the following signs of colic would help determine severity of pain and could be a prognostic indicator ?

a. biting and kicking
b. sweating and pawing
c. HR, RR and CRT
d. increased or decreased gut sounds

Answer 1

c. HR, RR and CRT

Question 2

An artery can be hit unintentionally when intending to inject the jugular vein this is the ________________ artery.

a. Internal iliac
b. Carotid
c. Cranial mesenteric
d. Brachial

Answer 2

b. Carotid

Question 3

To avoid hitting the artery near the jugular you can:

a. use vein on opposite side of the neck
b. keep needle at a low angle when entering the vein
c. keep the needle perpendicular to the vein
d. use a 25 gauge needle

Answer 3

b. keep needle at a low angle when entering the vein

Question 4

A condition that is commonly caused by gulping (bolting) food, causing an esophageal obstruction is:

a. laryngeal
b. Choke
c. Colic
d. EIPH

Answer 4

b. Choke

Question 5

When the mare cycles, standing estrus will last ______.

a. 12 hrs.
b. 4 days
c. 5-7 days
d. 14-15 days

Answer 5

c. 5-7 days