Title: Demonstrate taking vital signs.
Course: Equine Science, Advanced (18104-II) > Section: Performing Basic Care Procedures

Demonstration should include

- using all safety procedures and guidelines
- explaining normal ranges and signs for
  - temperature
  - pulse
  - respiration
  - gut sounds
  - skin
  - mucous membranes
  - capillary refill time
  - digital pulses (locations).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What temperature is considered a fever in a horse?
- What does it mean if a horse’s capillary refill time is slow?
- What generally happens to a horse’s vital signs when a horse is sick?
- What could pale mucous membranes indicate?
- What is the normal temperature, pulse, and respiration of a horse? How does one determine each one?