Test 1 Flashcards
When submitting a blood sample for DNA typing, identification of the carrier status for a recessive traits or genomic analysis of the animal’s production traits, it is best to submit:
A drop or two of blood on an FTA card
T/F
When preparing a horse for perineural anesthesia injections, clipping the hair and doing a three scrub surgical prep in essential.
False
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Normal synovial fluid contains (1) polymerized glycosaminoglycan such as hyaluronic acid, (2) high levels of immunoglobulins, and (3) many lymphocytes, neutrophils and macrophages. These components lubricate the joint and protect the joint from infection.
False
T/F
When preforming arthroscopy, a small diameter rigid endoscope is used.
True
Which musculo-skeletal tissues or structures is not suited for examination with ultrasonography?
Bones
T/F
Lying down in the sun can be normal in a horse and may not be an indication of illness.
True
T/F
It is ok to use saliva as a lubricant on your thermometer for large animal vitals.
True
An ultrasound machine in real-time mode will produce a “thin sheet” of sound waves that scan the tissues distal to the probe. The ultrasound machine interprets the reflected sound waves to produce a video image that represents:
A cross sectional, two dimension image of the scanned soft tissues.
A simple and common method for obtaining a liver biopsy in horses and cattle is by:
Doing a percutaneous needle biopsy on the right side.
Endoscopy of the stomach of a horse is a good way to confirm a diagnosis of gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers most commonly affect which region?
The squamous cardiac region
What effect will an increased fat, increased calorie diet in increased amounts have on a bred cow/mare?
Increased chance of dystocia
What hormone triggers initiation of parturition and who makes it?
Fetal cortisol
How long is stage 1 in a mare?
1-2 hours
Which membrane is avascular and will burst when the feet pass through the vulva?
Amnionic sac
T/F
Springing occurs in just horses typically.
False
