Exam 1: Autopsy

Question 1

What are 3 reasons to doe a PM?

Answer 1

1. Confirm/reject diagnosis
2. Dealing with unknown disease
3. Test for agents without knowing clinical signs

Question 2

What are areas to avoid when doing a PM?

Answer 2

1. areas accessible to other animals
2. areas with food
3. high traffic areas
4. areas difficult to disinfect

Question 3

What are some areas to look for when picking a PM site?

Answer 3

1. concrete
2. areas in the sun
3. straw bedding = easy to throw out

Question 4

List some disposal options?

Answer 4

1. burial
2. renderer
3. transport to a disposal site
4. incineration
5. composting

Question 5

List the 5 PM steps for any species

Answer 5

1. External exam
2. Open the body cavities
3. Collect microbiologic samples
4. remove and dissect organs
5. Collect histologic samples

Question 6

What cavity do you open first, the abdominal or thoracic?

Answer 6

abdominal

Question 7

Once the body cavities are open, which do you sample first?

a. microbiology
b. histology
c. Genetics
d. Toxin analysis

Answer 7

a. microbiology

Question 8

Why do you collect microbiology samples first?

Answer 8

once cavity is opened specimen is no longer sterile

Question 9

T/F. you should sample the animals intestines first

Answer 9

F. Test last

Question 10

Which colored tube do you use for fluid analysis and cytology?

Answer 10

purple EDTA tube

Question 11

Which colored tube do you use for culure?

Answer 11

red top or plain

Question 12

How do you dissect solid organs?

Answer 12

breadloaf

Question 13

once cavities are opened which organs do you remove first, thoracic or abdominal

Answer 13

thoracic

Question 14

What is the ratio of formalin to tissue in histologic sample collection

Answer 14

10:1

Question 15

formalin will not penetrate more than ___ cm tissue

Answer 15

0.5