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WorksheetsIEA First Aid Practice Test (TRE 25-26’)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
When bandaging a horse’s leg, you should:
Wrap from bottom to top, even pressure
Wrap from top to bottom, loose pressure
Use uneven pressure for circulation
Start in the middle of the leg
What is the first thing you check when a horse suddenly collapses?
Respiration and pulse
Coat condition
Saddle fit
Shoe condition
Which of the following is a sign of heat exhaustion in horses?
Sweating excessively, rapid breathing
Shivering
Cold ears and legs
Slow pulse
What should you do if your horse is choking on food?
Force water into its mouth
Call the vet immediately
Insert your hand down the throat
Ignore it, it will resolve
The normal respiratory rate of a horse at rest is:
4–8 breaths per minute
8–16 breaths per minute
20–30 breaths per minute
30–40 breaths per minute
Which of the following is considered a first-aid measure for a hoof abscess?
Cold hosing
Soaking in warm Epsom salt water
Applying liniment
Wrapping with a shipping boot
Shock in a horse is often indicated by:
Pale gums, rapid weak pulse
Normal pink gums
Slow capillary refill
Both A and C
What should you NOT use when cleaning a wound?
Diluted Betadine solution
Hydrogen peroxide repeatedly
Sterile saline
Clean water
If a horse has a nosebleed, you should:
Tilt the head back
Keep the head lowered and quiet
Pack the nostril with cotton
Hose the nose with cold water
A good way to check hydration in horses is:
Hoof tapping
Pinch test on skin
Checking tail carriage
Ear flick response
Which type of fracture requires immediate immobilization and vet care?
Open fracture
Hairline fracture
Stress fracture
Minor chip
Why should you never wrap only one leg?
It looks uneven
It causes uneven pressure and strain on the opposite leg
It costs too much material
Horses dislike it
Which of the following is a sign of laminitis?
Heat in hooves, reluctance to move
Clear eyes and steady stance
Normal hoof temperature
Regular appetite
When a horse has a suspected back injury, you should:
Ride lightly to test
Rest and call vet
Apply hoof dressing
Wash with soap
If a horse has ingested poison, what is the first step?
Make it vomit
Call the vet immediately
Offer lots of water
Feed grain to absorb toxins
