PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH 100% COMPLETE ANSWERS, ALREADY PASSED!!
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 shoe any signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis B. Capped Elbow C. Dorsal metacarpal disease D. Windpuffs Answer- Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot? Answer- 2, 1, 1, 2
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 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 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 Answer- 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 Answer- 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:
A. Unbalanced Rider B. Incorrect Handling by Leader C. Increased Enrichment in class
D. Gaving too many people in Space Answer- Increased enrichment in class
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
B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder Answer- 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.
D. Physician indicates if immune disorders prevent activity Answer- Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is safe enough for activity
When teaching a volunteer to support a rider, all of the following are appropriate supports EXCEPT:
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
c. thigh and ankle hold d. thigh and hip hold Answer- Thigh and Hip hold
An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an emergency dismount. What does the horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine. b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse. d. Tie off from the horse. Answer- Stay with the Equine
All of the following responsibilities can be conducted by trained volunteers EXCEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines b. mounting and dismounting c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines Answer- Soundness Check
What is the BEST strategy an instructor can use to ensure they are teaching each component of a new skill?
A. State clear and detailed verbal instructions.
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
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 shoe any signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis B. Capped Elbow C. Dorsal metacarpal disease D. Windpuffs Answer- Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot? Answer- 2, 1, 1, 2
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 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 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 Answer- 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 Answer- 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:
A. Unbalanced Rider B. Incorrect Handling by Leader C. Increased Enrichment in class
D. Gaving too many people in Space Answer- Increased enrichment in class
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
B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder Answer- 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.
D. Physician indicates if immune disorders prevent activity Answer- Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is safe enough for activity
When teaching a volunteer to support a rider, all of the following are appropriate supports EXCEPT:
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
c. thigh and ankle hold d. thigh and hip hold Answer- Thigh and Hip hold
An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an emergency dismount. What does the horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine. b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse. d. Tie off from the horse. Answer- Stay with the Equine
All of the following responsibilities can be conducted by trained volunteers EXCEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines b. mounting and dismounting c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines Answer- Soundness Check
What is the BEST strategy an instructor can use to ensure they are teaching each component of a new skill?
A. State clear and detailed verbal instructions.
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
