Visual Observation

Question 1

Posture is something that should be examined during

Answer 1

Visual observation

Question 2

Body condition is something that should be examined during

Answer 2

Visual observation

Question 3

Alertness is something that should be examined during

Answer 3

Visual observation

Question 4

Breathing patterns is something that should be examined during

Answer 4

Visual observation

Question 5

Body swellings is something that should be examined during

Answer 5

Visual observation

Question 6

Skin wounds is something that should be examined during

Answer 6

Visual observation

Question 7

Muscle atrophy is something that should be examined during

Answer 7

Visual observation

Question 8

Assess Resp before herding or handling
3 ways to assess resp

Answer 8

Stethoscope
Hand to feel movement
Counting chest excursions

Question 9

One thing to look for in horses when assessing respiratory

Answer 9

Costoabdominal breathing

Question 10

 Not seen in normal horses
 Ok in ruminants but seen as a
sign of distress or heat stress

Answer 10

Open mouth breathing