IEA First Aid Practice Test (TRE 25-26’)

What is the first step you should take if a horse suffers a deep cut on the leg?

• Apply ointment

• Call the vet

• Flush with clean water and control bleeding

• Bandage immediately

What type of bandage is most commonly used for supporting a horse’s leg injury?

• Polo wrap

• Standing wrap

• Fly sheet

• Shipping boot

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of colic?

• A. Rolling

• B. Loss of appetite

• C. Normal manure production

• D. Pawing

If a horse is bleeding heavily, what should you do?

• Apply pressure with a clean bandage

• Wash the wound with soap

• Let it bleed out to clean itself

• Apply a cold hose only

A horse with a pulse over 60 beats per minute is showing:

• Normal resting heart rate

• Abnormal elevation, possible distress

• Relaxed condition

• Signs of dehydration only

The normal resting heart rate for an adult horse is:

• 20–40 bpm

• 40–60 bpm

• 60–80 bpm

• 80–100 bpm

The normal temperature range of a horse is:

• 97–98°F

• 99–101°F

• 101–103°F

• 103–105°F

A horse with pink, moist gums usually indicates:

• Good circulation

• Shock

• Dehydration

• Infection

Which first-aid item should always be in a barn kit?

• Fly spray

• Thermometer

• Curry comb

• Hoof polish

Which injury requires immediate veterinary attention?

• Small superficial scrape

• A nail puncture in the hoof

• Minor skin swelling

• Mild stocking up