Final Exam - Pre-Purchase Exam Flashcards
what should be included in the horse identification section of a pre-purchase exam form?
registered name & barn name
age, sex, breed, color, & height in inches/hands/something
facial markings & limb markings
scars & brands
microchip # & passport #
what information should be included in the buyer/seller portion of the pre-purchase exam form?
both buyer & seller!!!
name, address, phone number, & email
also, must list out all individuals present at the exam!!!
what information should be included in the history portion of the pre-purchase exam form?
vaccination history & current coggins
current use of the horse
intended use of the horse
where on the body will you look for surgical scars during a pre-purchase exam?
ventral abdomen - colic surgery
flank
pasterns - digital neurectomy
& any others
T/F: lung & cardiac auscultation should be done both before & after exercise in a pre-purchase exam of a horse
true
T/F: an equine pre-purchase exam should include a full musculoskeletal exam & lameness work up
true
what is included in the note of warranty on a pre-purchase exam form?
limitations & difficulties encountered - weather, facilities, temperament, consent
extreme importance to list here if you think the horse is dangerous for children/its intended use/etc
‘the contents of this report are privileged, confidential, & are prepared solely for the use of the buyer’
the _________ owns the pre-purchase exam
buyer
what information should be included in the discussion portion of the pre-purchase exam form?
whether it was in person, by telephone, or by email & what all was included in the conversation
what information should be included in the radiograph section of the lameness exam portion of the pre-purchase exam form?
rads recommended
rads taken including the views
radiographic interpretation
what should be included at the top of the pre-purchase exam form that should be filled out prior to beginning?
date of the exam
exact location of where the exam is taking place
ANY DISCLOSURES - anything that is a potential conflict of interest
what was the main point of this entire lab?
document everything & cover your ass because horse people will sue you!
T/F: it is a good idea to not do a pre-purchase exam for horses that have been to your practice before
true
why must you document the people present at the pre-purchase exam & identify who is the buyer & who is the seller?
the buyer is the CLIENT for the PPE & owns the medical record!!!!
seller has no right to the medical information obtained - can decline advanced diagnostics
why do you need a disclosure for a PPE?
PROTECT YOURSELF!!!!
disclose your relationship with the seller/buyer/medical history
