PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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ANSWERS) A+ GRADED
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,While preparing a horse that has been in a therapeutic riding program for many years, the
instructor observes that the animal's bursa and deep digital flexor tendon areas are inflamed.
The horse does not show any signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis
B. Capped Elbow
C. Dorsal metacarpal disease
D. Windpuffs
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Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot?
2, 1, 1, 2
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While warming up an equine at the trot, the instructor observes the horse's head pop up and
then drop down dramatically and uncharacteristically and with the rhythm of the trot. What is
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happening?
A. When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes
the ground, the horses head drops.
B. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head pops up. When a lame foot strikes
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the ground, the horses head drops
C. When a horse has an energetic trot, the head movement is much more pronounced.
D. When a horse has an energetic trot, the horses head will drop when the rider's outside leg is
too far behind the girth
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When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the
ground, the horses head drops
A horse leader is taking an equine in the ring for a warm-up. The instructor notices the equine is
walking behind the horse leader and is taking narrow, shortened steps. What is MOST LIKELY
the issue to address?
A. Abcess
, B. Sidebone
C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis
Arthritis
During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing its tail, nipping at people,
and pinning its ears. These behaviors could likely indicate any of the following EXCEPT:
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A. Unbalanced Rider
B. Incorrect Handling by Leader
C. Increased Enrichment in class
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D. Gaving too many people in Space
Increased enrichment in class
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A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply with directions. What is the
MOST LIKELY cause of this behavior
A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder
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Anxiety
Why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for participants with Down syndrome?
A. Physician indicates if the heart is healthy enough for activity.
B. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for activity.
C. Physician indicates if gastrointestinal abnormalities prevent activity.
PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
lo
ANSWERS) A+ GRADED
yc
ud
St
,While preparing a horse that has been in a therapeutic riding program for many years, the
instructor observes that the animal's bursa and deep digital flexor tendon areas are inflamed.
The horse does not show any signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis
B. Capped Elbow
C. Dorsal metacarpal disease
D. Windpuffs
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Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot?
2, 1, 1, 2
lo
While warming up an equine at the trot, the instructor observes the horse's head pop up and
then drop down dramatically and uncharacteristically and with the rhythm of the trot. What is
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happening?
A. When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes
the ground, the horses head drops.
B. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head pops up. When a lame foot strikes
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the ground, the horses head drops
C. When a horse has an energetic trot, the head movement is much more pronounced.
D. When a horse has an energetic trot, the horses head will drop when the rider's outside leg is
too far behind the girth
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When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the
ground, the horses head drops
A horse leader is taking an equine in the ring for a warm-up. The instructor notices the equine is
walking behind the horse leader and is taking narrow, shortened steps. What is MOST LIKELY
the issue to address?
A. Abcess
, B. Sidebone
C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis
Arthritis
During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing its tail, nipping at people,
and pinning its ears. These behaviors could likely indicate any of the following EXCEPT:
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A. Unbalanced Rider
B. Incorrect Handling by Leader
C. Increased Enrichment in class
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D. Gaving too many people in Space
Increased enrichment in class
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A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply with directions. What is the
MOST LIKELY cause of this behavior
A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder
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Anxiety
Why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for participants with Down syndrome?
A. Physician indicates if the heart is healthy enough for activity.
B. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for activity.
C. Physician indicates if gastrointestinal abnormalities prevent activity.
