Symptoms/States

Question 1

Signs of inflammation

Answer 1

heat, swelling, redness, pain on pressure, reduced use of affected area

Question 2

Signs of shock

Answer 2

sweating/trembling/cool skin; apathetic/depressed; cold ears/legs/subnormal temp; rapid & weak pulse; low/falling blood pressure; pale/bluish mucus membranes; weakness; collapse

Question 3

Causes of shock

Answer 3

severe trauma, burns, major infections, massive bleeds, dehydration, intestinal obstructions, heart failure, anaphylactic shock

Question 4

Scale of lameness & describe

Answer 4

1 - slight
2 - moderate
3 - severe
4 - nearly non-weight bearing

Question 5

Where will the head be when the sore front leg hits thr ground?

Answer 5

up

Question 6

where will the head be when the sore hind leg hits the ground?

Answer 6

down