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Midterm Test
Question | Answer |
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Name 4 types of burns. | Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, Solar |
Name 7 types of injuries. | Abrasions, Burns, Puncture Wounds, Degloving, Decubitous Ulcers, Lacerations, Hematomas |
Define "fibroblast". | Connective tissue cells that secrete proteins & especially molecular collagen from which the connective tissue forms. |
Define "first intention". | |
Define "second intention". | |
List 10 grooming supplies & their uses. | |
List the symptoms of shock. | |
Symptoms of illness. | |
What four things should you tell the vet when you place a call to him? | |
List 3 possible causes for a higher than normal temperature. | Infection, Heat Exhaustion, Exercise |
List 2 possible reasons for a lower than normal temperature. | Hypothermia, Shock |
List 7 possible causes for a higher than normal pulse. | Exercise, Pain, Fever, Heat Exhaustion, Shock, Heart Problem, Anxiety |
List 5 possible causes for a lower than normal pulse. | Good Condition, Heart Problem, Poisoning, Hypothermia, Shock |
List 9 reasons for a higher than normal respiratory rate. | Exercise, Pain, Fever, Heat Exhaustion, Shock, Heart Problem, Anxiety, Electrolyte Imbalance, Respiratory Infection |
List 3 reasons for a lower than normal respiratory rate. | Good Condition, Hypothermia, Shock |
List 3 possible causes for an elevated capillary refill time. | Elevated Blood Pressure, Exercise, Excitement, Anxiety |
List 3 causes for a lower than normal capillary refill time. | Illness, Poisoning, Shock |
List 1 possible reason for an elevated dehydration pinch test recovery time. | Good condition |
List 2 possible reasons for a lower than acceptable recovery time in a dehydration pinch test. | Dehydration, Diarrhea |
How do you perform a capillary refill time test? | Push firmly on the gums of a horse after lifting the lip. Watch for the amount of time it takes for the area pressed to return to normal coloration. |