Chapter 44: Examination Procedures
1. A scale is a piece of equipment that measures the actual body mass of an animal
2. Hypothermia is a decreased or low body temperature that causes the animal to be
3. A mercury thermometer can break causing the mercury to be a potential health
4. A dog’s normal rectal temperature should be between 101-102 degrees and a
horse’s rectal temperature should be between 99 and 100.5 degrees.
5. The heart area can be located by taking the left front leg and pulling it back to the
6. tachycardia; bradycardia
7. Signs of dental disease include broken teeth, decayed teeth, inflamed gums, oral
8. Proper hand washing is done to prevent the spread of disease from animal to
9. Abnormalities that may be noted when using an ophthalmoscope include ear
10. Place the mop into the cleaning solution and wring it out so that it is only damp.
Clinical Situation