Equipment Operation & Maintenance Flashcards
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A low-level laser (cold laser) device used in conjunction with equine chiropractic care requires which safety measure before every use?
Answer: Verification that all personnel and the horse are wearing appropriate wavelength-specific eye protection
Appropriate wavelength-specific eye protection for both the operator and the horse is mandatory before every low-level laser therapy session to prevent retinal damage.
After using a percussive therapy device (massage gun) on multiple horses in a field setting, what is the correct sanitation approach for the attachments?
Answer: Clean with soap and water, then disinfect with an appropriate veterinary-grade disinfectant
Attachments must be cleaned and disinfected with a veterinary-grade disinfectant between horses to prevent cross-contamination of skin pathogens.
A portable ultrasound therapy unit displays an 'OVERTEMP' error mid-session. What is the correct immediate action?
Answer: Power off the unit, allow it to cool for 15–20 minutes, then reassess
An overtemperature error indicates thermal protection has activated; the unit must be powered off and allowed to cool before attempting further use.
Which factor most directly affects the service life of the battery in a cordless activator instrument used in equine practice?
Answer: Storing the battery fully discharged for extended periods
Storing lithium batteries in a fully discharged state leads to irreversible capacity loss and shortened service life.
When an IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) tool develops a burr or nick on its edge, the correct response is to:
Answer: Remove from service and have it professionally re-edged or replaced
A burr or nick can lacerate equine skin; the tool must be removed from service and re-edged or replaced by a qualified technician.
Thermographic cameras used to assess equine patients before chiropractic treatment should be stored at what condition to maintain sensor accuracy?
Answer: At manufacturer-specified temperature and humidity ranges, typically in a protective padded case
Thermographic sensors must be stored within manufacturer-specified temperature and humidity ranges to prevent sensor drift and maintain calibration accuracy.
During a portable electric height-adjustable table inspection, the hydraulic lift feels jerky and inconsistent. The most likely cause is:
Answer: Low hydraulic fluid level or air in the hydraulic line
Jerky hydraulic movement typically indicates low fluid level or air trapped in the hydraulic line, both of which require qualified service before clinical use.