Physical Examination Quiz

1.       A sheep has 6 teeth (not a broken mouth), how old is this animal?

a. 2 years old

b. 6 years old

c. 3 years old

d. 6 months old

2.       What are the 4 ‘Ts’ we look for in a physical examination

a. Toes, Teats, Tongue, Testicles

b. Teeth, Toes, Testicles, Teats

c. Teeth, Tongue, Tail, Toes

d. Tail, Toes, Teeth, Testicles

3.       What condition score would you give an animal where the vertebrae can be felt with pressure and you can only feel one or two short ribs?

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

4.       During a physical examination you notice that a very putrid smell coming from the one of the sheep’s front feet. The area feels very hot and there is a black slimy discharge. What is your diagnosis?

a. Footrot

b. Abscess

c. Nothing- it probably just stepped in something

d. Flystrike

5.       What are potential problems with have a broken mouth

a. Sheep is less attractive and will attract lower market price

b. Unable to graze efficiently, leads to weight loss

c. Potential hazard if the sheep swallows them

d. Problems grooming