Question 1

Hemolysis of a blood sample may occur when:

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A)   a large syringe is used to draw a small amount of blood.
B)   a small-bore needle is used on a large syringe, and the plunger is pulled back quickly.
C)   removing the needle before expelling blood into the collection tube.
D)   B and CE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Parasites that live within the host's body are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   endoparasites.
B)   ectoparasites.
C)   exoparasites.
D)   gastrointestinal parasites.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The ALP assay is most often used to diagnose:

Accepted Answer

A)   cholestasis in dogs and cats
B)   kidney failure
C)   systemic lupus erythematosus
D)   feline infectious peritonitisE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

At low magnification, which feature most differentiates sucking from biting lice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Color
B)   Body size
C)   Body shape
D)   Shape of the mouthpartE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

When caring for microscopes, what should be used to clean the lens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Water
B)   Lens paper
C)   Alcohol
D)   ChlorhexidineE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The instrument used to measure serum or plasma total protein of a sample is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   impedance counter
B)   quantitative buffy coat analyzer
C)   handheld refractometer
D)   focused laser analyzerE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Samples collected with heparin anticoagulant are unsuitable for analysis when which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)   the test cannot be run promptly
B)   the time between collection and testing does not exceed 12 hours
C)   a heparin salt contains the substance that is being measured
D)   A and C are correctE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which concentrated solution is used for recovering undistorted oocysts and nematode larvae from fecal samples?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium chloride
B)   Zinc sulfate
C)   Sodium nitrate
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The infective stage of which parasite is an egg containing a larva, a free-living larva, or a larva within an intermediate host or transport host?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protozoa
B)   Nematodes
C)   Trematodes
D)   CestodesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The burrowing mite that is considered normal skin fauna in most mammals is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Sarcoptes scabiei
B)   Demodex spp.
C)   Psoroptes spp.
D)   Cheyletiella spp.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Larval _____ species are usually found in swollen, cystlike subcutaneous sites, with a fistula communicating to the outside environment.

Accepted Answer

A)   Onchocerca
B)   Cuterebra
C)   Thelazia
D)   SarcocystisE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which is considered the least suitable collection method because of the risk of contamination and the inhibition of microbial growth?

Accepted Answer

A)   scraping
B)   swabbing
C)   blood smears
D)   needle aspirationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

To confirm the diagnosis of ringworm (dermatophytosis) , which type of specimen should you collect and submit to the diagnostic laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feces
B)   Stomach contents
C)   Blood sample
D)   Skin scrapingsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

A test that provides an indication of kidney function in animals is:

Accepted Answer

A)   total protein.
B)   specific gravity.
C)   sedimentation.
D)   dipstick analysis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Infection of a human with the common canine hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum)  causes a condition known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   cutaneous larva migrans
B)   visceral larva migrans
C)   ringworm
D)   toxoplasmosisE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which are the most commonly performed hepatobiliary tests in small animal practice?

Accepted Answer

A)   BUN, CREA, USG
B)   ALT, ALP, Bilirubin, Total Protein
C)   Amylase, lipase
D)   Glucose, fructosamineE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

OSHA mandates specific laboratory practices that must be incorporated into the:

Accepted Answer

A)   MSDS
B)   SOP
C)   Hospital policy manual
D)   Laboratory safety policyE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Spirocerca lupi is commonly referred to as the ___worm of dogs.

Accepted Answer

A)   esophageal
B)   stomach
C)   lung
D)   bladderE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

CBC analysis does not automatically include

Accepted Answer

A)   total erythrocyte and leukocyte counts
B)   hemoglobin concentration
C)   differential WBC count
D)   platelet estimateE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The unique physiology of Dalmatian dogs results in the excretion of:

Accepted Answer

A)   GGT
B)   lactate
C)   AST
D)   uric acidE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: Laboratory Procedures

The ALP assay is most often used to diagnose:

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Hemolysis of a blood sample may occur when:

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The unique physiology of Dalmatian dogs results in the excretion of:

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At low magnification, which feature most differentiates sucking from biting lice?

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The instrument used to measure serum or plasma total protein of a sample is the:

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When caring for microscopes, what should be used to clean the lens?

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Samples collected with heparin anticoagulant are unsuitable for analysis when which of the following occurs?

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Which concentrated solution is used for recovering undistorted oocysts and nematode larvae from fecal samples?

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OSHA mandates specific laboratory practices that must be incorporated into the:

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The burrowing mite that is considered normal skin fauna in most mammals is:

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CBC analysis does not automatically include

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Spirocerca lupi is commonly referred to as the ___worm of dogs.

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Which is considered the least suitable collection method because of the risk of contamination and the inhibition of microbial growth?

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Infection of a human with the common canine hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum) causes a condition known as:

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Larval _____ species are usually found in swollen, cystlike subcutaneous sites, with a fistula communicating to the outside environment.

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A test that provides an indication of kidney function in animals is:

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Which are the most commonly performed hepatobiliary tests in small animal practice?

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To confirm the diagnosis of ringworm (dermatophytosis) , which type of specimen should you collect and submit to the diagnostic laboratory?

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The infective stage of which parasite is an egg containing a larva, a free-living larva, or a larva within an intermediate host or transport host?

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Parasites that live within the host's body are known as:

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