Final Test

Question 1

OSHA mandates specific laboratory practices hwt must be incorporated into the _____.

Answer 1

Laboratory Safety Policy

Question 2

The instrument used to measure specific gravity of a urine sample is the:

Answer 2

Refractometer

Question 3

A refractometer should be calibrated with

Answer 3

Distilled water

Question 4

Specific protocols within a veterinary hospital that mandate the correct use of hazardous chemicals are categorized as what type of controls?

Answer 4

Administrative controls

Question 5

Which documents provided by manufacturers of all hazardous materials must be readily available to employees at every veterinary facility?

Answer 5

Material Safety Data Sheets

Question 6

The accidental ingestion of the organism toxoplasmosis is an example of a safety hazard in which biosafety level?

Answer 6

Biosafety level 2

Question 7

The sink in the vet hospital must have a source of running water. This is best used for what purpose?

Answer 7

To rinse, drain, or stain specimens and discard fluids

Question 8

A small animal hospital is planned to open soon. The vet must decide what lab equipment is necessary to operate a minimally equipped laboratory. Which item listed below should be included in the lab? 
Cell counter,
Refractometer,
Incubator,
Blood chemistry analyzer

Answer 8

Refractometer

Question 9

A vet assistant has been assigned to perform regular maintenance on the refractometer in the lab. How often should this maintenance take place?

Answer 9

Clean after every use and calibrate daily

Question 10

OSHA is an acronym for?

Answer 10

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Question 11

____ bottles must be labeled and identified with a WHMIS label.

Answer 11

Secondary

Question 12

The manufacturer of a product that contains hazardous chemicals will send an MSDS for the product to the hospital. What does MSDS stand for ?

Answer 12

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 13

Diseases that can be transmitted from animal to human are called?

Answer 13

Zoonotic

Question 14

Bacteria and viruses are examples of _____ that are considered to be microorganisms that transmit disease.

Answer 14

Pathogens

Question 15

When microorganisms are transmitted from host to host within a hospital setting they are described as ______ diseases.

Answer 15

Communicable

Question 16

These controls are part of the building safety plan and include ventilation and biologic safety cabinet (BSC) considerations _______.

Answer 16

Engineering controls

Question 17

A urine specific gravity (USG) is off the scale or > 1.050.

After dilution the sample reads 1.040. The actual USG of this sample is ______.

Answer 17

1.080

Question 18

The supernatant components of blood collected in purple and red top tube are referred to as ______ and _____ respectively.

Answer 18

Plasma and serum

Question 19

The liquid portion of a urine sample is known as the _____ and the solid portion of a urine sample is known as the ______.

Answer 19

Supernatant & sediment

Question 20

Regarding the transmission of infectious organisms, a thermometer is an example of a _____ and a tick is an example of a ______.

Answer 20

Fomite & vector

Question 21

Inserting a needle into the bladder to obtain a sample of urine is known as

Answer 21

Cystocentesis

Question 22

A test that provides an indication if kidney function is

Answer 22

Specific gravity

Question 23

Urine should be evaluated for _____ , ______ , _______ and _______ .

Answer 23

Colour, clarity, odour and volume

Question 24

The veterinary assistant has been asked to prepare for a cystocentesis on a cat.
What size needle & syringe should be selected?

Answer 24

22 gauge needle with a 3 ml syringe

Question 25

A urine sample is separated into two parts after centrifugation _____ the particular portion and ____ the liquid portion.

Answer 25

Sediment & supernatant

Question 26

If a urinalysid can not be done immediately after collection, what is the best option to preserve the sample until it can be evaluated?

Answer 26

Refrigeration

Question 27

Which of the following urine collection technique is most suitable for bacterial culture ?

Answer 27

Cystocentesis

Question 28

A client brings in their 6 year old male cat who has been demonstrating stranguria and vocalizing during urination. The owener says that her cat has been in and out of the litter box and has not be successful passing uring. Which urine collection technique is best to remove this blockage?

Answer 28

Urinary catherization

Question 29

The ideal volume of urine sediment for microscopic exam is 0.5mL.
True or False?

Answer 29

True.

Question 30

It is not important to test a urine specific gravity on the supernatant portion of a spun urine sample? True or False?

Answer 30

True.

Question 31

A concerned client calls the clinic as her dog is exhibiting clinical symptoms such as polyuria and polydipsia. What would be the best recommendaion to make for this client?

Answer 31

Have the client collect a 1st AM voided urine sample for a full urinalysis & possibly blood work.

Question 32

A urine specific gravity (USG) is off the scale or > 1.050. After dilution the sample reads 1.020. The actual USG of this sample is ______?

Answer 32

1.040

Question 33

The correct term for a patient urine specific gravity of 1.006 is ______?

Answer 33

Hyposthenuria

Question 34

Most sterile sample

Answer 34

Cystocentesis

Question 35

Difficult due to femal anatomy

Answer 35

Urinary catherization

Question 36

Ideal for a neurological or paralyzed patient

Answer 36

Manual expression

Question 37

Excellent for unblocking male cats

Answer 37

Urinary catherization

Question 38

Should be avoided on an awake animal

Answer 38

Manual expression

Question 39

Is the quickest and least invasive

Answer 39

Free flow