Define the underlined terms in the following case study. A 12-year-old thoroughbred gelding with bloom and a history of cribbing presented to the clinic with capped hocks and sweeney. The owner reported that the horse, a former racer, had been exhibiting a lack of suspension. When trotted out, however, the horse proved sound on old osselets
1. bloom-shiny coat for show horses
2. cribbing-vice in which an equine grasps an object between the teeth, applies pressure, and swallows air
3. capped hocks-thickening of the skin or large callus
4. sweeney-atrophy of the shoulder muscles
5. osselets-soft swellings on the cranial sides of the fetlock joint
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A) "Squeeze my fingers with both hands." B) "Can you tell me what finger I am touching?" C) "Do you feel me touching your right hand?" D) "Can you wiggle your fingers?"
________________ requires health professionals to work in many difficult situations requiring diplomacy and good judgment
A. Consistency in character and behavior B. Personal integrity C. Respect for rules, regulations, and law D. Discretion and tact
Which of the following oximeters would be classified as a "finger tip" oximeter?
A) Nonin Onyx B) Nonin 8500M C) Masimo Rad-57 D) none of the above
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A) sharper. B) blurred out. C) not imaged. D) more radiopaque.