PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE

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PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE

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Question 1: 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?

• Carpitis
• Capped Elbow
• Dorsal metacarpal disease
• Windpuffs

CORRECT ANSWER : Windpuffs

Question 2: From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls

for an equine at the trot?

CORRECT ANSWER : 2, 1, 1, 2

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Question 3: 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?

• When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops

up. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head drops.

• When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head pops

up. When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horses head drops.

• When a horse has an energetic trot, the head movement is

much more pronounced.

• When a horse has an energetic trot, the horses head will drop

when the rider's outside leg is too far behind the girth

CORRECT 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.

Question 4: 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?

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• Abscess
• Sidebone
• Navicular Syndrome
• Arthritis

CORRECT ANSWER : Arthritis

Question 5: 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:

• Unbalanced Rider
• Incorrect Handling by Leader
• Increased Enrichment in class
• Having too many people in Space

CORRECT ANSWER : Increased enrichment in class

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Question 6: A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and

refusing to comply with directions. What is the MOST LIKELY cause of this behavior?

• Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Anxiety
• Sensory processing disorder
• Bipolar disorder

CORRECT ANSWER : Anxiety

Question 7: Why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for

participants with Down syndrome?

• Physician indicates if the heart is healthy enough for activity.
• Physician indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for activity.
• Physician indicates if gastrointestinal abnormalities prevent

activity.

• Physician indicates if immune disorders prevent activity