Equipment Operation & Maintenance Flashcards
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An equine chiropractor uses an impulse adjusting instrument set to a specific force level. To confirm the instrument is delivering the labeled force, the practitioner should:
Answer: Use a calibrated force gauge or return the instrument to the manufacturer for periodic verification
Periodic verification with a calibrated force gauge or manufacturer service ensures the instrument delivers accurate therapeutic force and upholds clinical standards.
When transporting adjusting instruments to a barn visit, which packaging practice best protects both the instruments and their calibration?
Answer: Secured in a padded, hard-shell case that prevents contact between instruments
A padded hard-shell case absorbs road vibration and prevents instruments from striking each other, protecting both their physical integrity and calibration.
A portable treatment mat used for lateral recumbency equine work must be inspected before each use primarily for:
Answer: Tears, moisture saturation, or loss of cushioning that could cause the horse to slip or sustain pressure injuries
A torn, wet, or compressed mat can cause the horse to slip during positioning or develop pressure points, creating safety and welfare risks.
What is the purpose of the 'dead-man switch' or auto-shutoff feature found on some motorized equine treatment tables?
Answer: To immediately stop table movement if operator contact is released, preventing crush injuries
A dead-man switch immediately stops table movement when released, protecting both the horse and operator from crush injuries caused by uncontrolled motion.
Which of the following correctly describes the recommended cleaning procedure for a stainless-steel chiropractic adjusting instrument tip after each equine patient?
Answer: Wipe with a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe and allow to air dry before the next patient
Wiping with 70% isopropyl alcohol and allowing the tip to air dry is an effective and practical between-patient disinfection protocol for stainless-steel instrument tips.
A practitioner notices that the force threshold spring in their handheld toggle-recoil instrument has become noticeably easier to compress over time. This most likely indicates:
Answer: Spring fatigue has reduced force output, requiring spring replacement or instrument service
Easier spring compression indicates spring fatigue, which reduces force output below therapeutic levels and requires service or spring replacement.
Before using an electric muscle stimulator (EMS) unit to relax paraspinal musculature prior to equine chiropractic adjustment, the practitioner must verify:
Answer: That electrode lead wires are intact, no fraying is present, and pad adhesion is adequate for equine coat contact
Frayed lead wires and poor pad adhesion can cause electrical arcing, burns, or erratic stimulation, making pre-use inspection of wires and pads essential.