Lab Exam 1 Flashcards
T/F 60% of the body weight in a neonate is fluid
False
Goals of fluid therapy
Maintain hydration status Correct electrolyte imbalances Correct acid base balance
T/F The vascular fluid makes up the largest percentage of fluid in the body
False
The “bean” is
Smegma buildup within the urethral diveticulum of a gelding
What would be considered subjective info on the PE form
Body condition
T/F IV fluids can be used to soften a colon impaction
True
T/F The digital arteries are a good place to obtain a routine pulse rate on a very head-shy horse
False
What is the most severe restraint?
Stud chain
T/F A hoof wrap is applied using telfa, kling gauze, and duct tape
false
When applying an equine bandage to the distal limb, it is important to apply tension over the ___ and not the ___
Cannon, tendon
What conditions have fluid and electrolyte loss
Scours Kidney Failure
If a horse had a PCV originally of 40% and is now 50% what % dehydrated is the horse?
6%
T/F A sweat wrap may be used to help withdraw toxins from a wound
True
What is the name of the tool that will file down the hoof?
Rasp
T/F a horse might be shod to improve traction
True
What is the continuing fluid looses for a llama that weighs 500lbs and is 8% dehydrated?
can’t be determined with the info given
When applying a halter and lead rope to a horse the restrainer must
Never put the lead rope around the neck of the horse
T/F When giving an IV injection the vein must be held off while the drug is being administered
False
T/F A halter and lead rope may not be necessary when restraining a horse
False
T/F Acepromazine is the tranquilizer choice for fractious stallions
False
T/F For safety purposes, a person should stand close to the horse
True
T/F Leaning into a horse with constant, steady pressure is the most effective way to move a horse backwards or sideways
False
A horse that is aggressive may
Flatten ears Ring its tail Paw the ground
Which needle would be the best choice for giving an adult horse an IM vaccine?
20g 1.5”
When giving a horse a small injection such as a vaccine, which site is most commonly used?
Neck
The ventral colon may be auscultated in which quadrant?
RLQ & LLQ
The cecum is located on the ____ side of the horse
off side
When giving IV injections in the jugular, why is it advisable to inject into the upper 1/3 of the vein?
to avoid the carotid artery
Specific gravity will ____ with dehydration
increase
T/F Intranasal vaccines are contraindicated in the horse
False
Normal temp. range for horse
99-101
Anatomical landmark for auscultating an equine heart rate is
olecranon process
The purpose of shipping wrap is to protect the ___ during transportation
heel bulbs cannons fetlocks pasterns
The curry comb is used to
Loosen hairs, dirt, debris from skin
T/F In order to have the most control while leading a horse, its important to wrap the excess lead rope around your hand
False
Thrush occurs in the
Collateral sulcus
Placement of basic medical wrap
Telfa 4” kling gauze Leg cottons 4” vet wrap
