Chapter 44: Examination Procedures
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition
a.
hyphema
m.
heat stroke
b.
fever
n.
anisicoria
c.
tachycardia
o.
hypothermia
d.
prophylaxis
p.
plaque
e.
gingivitis
q.
jaundice
f.
nystagmus
r.
aural hematoma
g.
bradycardia
s.
gingiva
h.
hyperplasia
t.
calculus
i.
carnassial teeth
u.
floating
j.
tooth abscess
v.
hyperthermia
k.
indirect PLR
w.
direct PLR
l.
weight tape
1. yellow discoloration to the skin
2. uneven pupil response
3. equipment used to determine the weight of livestock by fitting around the girth area of the
body
4. mineralized plaque material that appears brown to dark yellow in color and is difficult to
remove
5. increased or excessive body temperature
6. blood filled pinna
7. blood located within the eye
8. dental cleaning of teeth under anesthesia
9. excessive amounts of tissue
10. abnormal pupil light response
11. increased or fast heart rate
12. bouncing eyes in a circular motion
13. decreased or slow heart rate
14. the gum tissue
15. the largest teeth in an animal’s mouth and they are the upper fourth premolars and the lower
first molars
16. infection within the tooth root
17. inflammation of the gums
18. normal pupil light reflex
19. decreased body temperature
20. filing of teeth in horses to remove sharp edges
21. soft build up of material found over the surfaces of the teeth that is composed of bacteria, food
materials and saliva
22. condition when body temperatures reach or exceed 105 degrees and can produce severe
damage to internal body organs
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
increased heart rate
b.
filing down of teeth and sharp edges
c.
condition caused by increased heat that causes the body temperature to raise over
105 degrees
d.
inflammation of the gums
e.
decreased body temperature
f.
yellow coloration to the skin
g.
blood within the eye
h.
uneven pupil size
i.
decreased heart rate
j.
infection within the tooth root
k.
increased body temperature
l.
soft build up of material on the teeth
m.
eyes bounce from side to side in a circular motion
23. bradycardia
24. anisicoria
25. plaque
26. hypothermia
27. floating
28. gingivitis
29. tooth abscess
30. jaundice
31. nystagmus
32. heat stroke
COMPLETION
1. __________________ is the term for an increased amount of heat within the body.
2. A weight tape is used to measure an animal around its ___________________ area.
3. A thermometer should be inserted into the rectum between _______ and _______ inch.
4. ________________ is a toxic substance within a glass thermometer.
5. The temperature is recorded in _____________________.
6. The heart can be listened to through the _______________ or _________________.
7. The ________________________ breeds may have normal respiratory breathing sounds.
8. The ears should be _______________ in color and free of wax.
9. The abscess of teeth causes _________________ and ____________________ in animals.
10. The exam room should be cleaned ________________________________.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is the term for blood noted within the eye?
a.
anisicoria
c.
hyphema
b.
nystagmus
d.
jaundice
2. Which of the following animals may have a normal core body temperature of 105
degrees?
a.
horse
c.
cow
b.
dog
d.
rabbit
3. Which of the following is NOT a cause of an aural hematoma?
a.
otitis
b.
ear mites
c.
bite wound
d.
all of the above are causes of aural hematomas
4. Which of the following is a term for tartar?
a.
plaque
c.
gingiva
b.
calculus
d.
abscess
5. Which of the following teeth are the carnassial teeth?
a.
upper 4th molars
c.
lower premolars
b.
upper 4th premolars
d.
lower canines
6. Which of the following is the definition of hyperplasia?
a.
increased amounts of tissue
c.
lack of tissue
b.
decreased amounts of tissue
d.
abnormal tissue
TRUE/FALSE
1. Floating is a process done in horses only.
2. The normal pupil light response is called indirect PLR.
3. The exam room should be mopped from the door entrance to the back of the room.
4. Cold sterilization may be used for surgical instruments.
SHORT ANSWER
1. What type of soap is necessary to sanitize the hands? ______________________
2. What is the term for a high body temperature? _____________________
3. List 3 reasons hyperthermia may occur.
a.
b.
c.
4. List 4 abnormal occurrences within the eye.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5. Name 3 signs of dental disease
a.
b.
c.