heath and diseases Flashcards

1
Q

How is rabies transmitted?

A

from a bite or wound from an infected animal

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2
Q

what disease could most likely follow the infection of a deep puncture wound?

A

tetanus

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3
Q

how often should horses be immunized for tetanus, eastern & western encephalomyelitis & flu?

A

annually

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4
Q

what system of the horse does sleeping sickness affect?

A

nervous system

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5
Q

name one of the common features of influenza ?

A

rapid spread of infection, frequent dry cough

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6
Q

how does influenza spread rapidly through a group of horses?

A

through air by coughing, contaminated surfaces

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7
Q

what system of the horse does tetanus affect?

A

central nervous

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8
Q

what is the best way to control bleeding of a leg wound?

A

apply a pressure bandage [HIH440-2]

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9
Q

who is trained & skilled in the treating of diseases &injuries of animals?

A

veterinarian

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10
Q

what is the best way to prevent dehydration?

A

adequate water intake BEG/HIH

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11
Q

what is the step to a disease prevention plan?

A

consult veterinarian [HS46]

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12
Q

what are the condition of a horse who is healthy, active & vigorous?

A

thrifty [HH9]

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13
Q

what is TPR?

A

temperature, pulse, respiration [HIH425-1]

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14
Q

what is the normal pulse rate of an average-sized horse?

A

45-60 beats per min. [HIH425-1]

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15
Q

what is the normal temperature of a horse?

A

accept an y between 99 &101.5 [HIH-425-1/440-6/410-1]

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16
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what is the normal respiration rate of an average-sized horse?

A

8-16 breaths per min. [HIH4251]