Question 1

Which term correctly refers to an intestinal protozoan's stage of the life cycle when it is capable of feeding and movement?

Accepted Answer

A) Micropyle 
B) Cyst 
C) Trophozoite 
D) Oocyst 
A) Micropyle 
B) Cyst 
C) Trophozoite 
D) Oocyst C

Question 2

What is the additive that prevents clotting in purple top sample collection vacutainers?

Accepted Answer

A) Ether diamine tetris acid 
B) Ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid 
C) Ethanolamine diamniotic tetra-acetic acid 
D) Ethaverine diamond tetra acid 
A) Ether diamine tetris acid 
B) Ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid 
C) Ethanolamine diamniotic tetra-acetic acid 
D) Ethaverine diamond tetra acid B

Question 3

There are two main forms of demodicosis in dogs, localized and generalized. Which of the following correctly states the clinical signs for localized demodicosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Widespread pruritus 
B) Diffuse alopecia and erythema 
C) Small fluctuant swellings on the back area 
D) Patchy alopecia 
A) Widespread pruritus 
B) Diffuse alopecia and erythema 
C) Small fluctuant swellings on the back area 
D) Patchy alopecia D

Question 4

When considering tumor morphology, changes in a cell population's characteristics are evaluated in order to determine if the tumor is malignant or benign. Generally, what are the characteristics of a malignant cell?

Accepted Answer

A) Uniform in size, with a uniform nucleus: cytoplasm ratio 
B) Strongly resemble the cell of origin 
C) Variation in cell size and shape, increased cell exfoliation, and increased nuclear size 
D) Uniform population of lymphoid cells 
A) Uniform in size, with a uniform nucleus: cytoplasm ratio 
B) Strongly resemble the cell of origin 
C) Variation in cell size and shape, increased cell exfoliation, and increased nuclear size 
D) Uniform population of lymphoid cells

Question 5

What is the term for a piece of laboratory equipment that is used to manually determine the number of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets per microliter of whole blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemacytorefractometer 
B) Hemacytocounter 
C) Hemacytometer 
D) Hemacytoliter 
A) Hemacytorefractometer 
B) Hemacytocounter 
C) Hemacytometer 
D) Hemacytoliter

Question 6

What is the term for a piece of laboratory equipment that is used to measure the refractive index of fluids for determination of protein concentration and specific gravity?

Accepted Answer

A) Refratifuge 
B) Refractometer 
C) Refractoscope 
D) Refractology 
A) Refratifuge 
B) Refractometer 
C) Refractoscope 
D) Refractology

Question 7

What is an increase in the circulating white blood cells that occurs due to an epinephrine release (such as excitement, fear, or exercise) called?

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammatory Leukocytosis 
B) Stress Erthrocytosis 
C) Pseudo neutropenia 
D) Physiological Leukocytosis 
A) Inflammatory Leukocytosis 
B) Stress Erthrocytosis 
C) Pseudo neutropenia 
D) Physiological Leukocytosis

Question 8

When performing electrolyte assays, which elements are most commonly analyzed?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Chloride, and Magnesium 
B) Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Chloride, and Magnesium 
C) Iodine, Sodium, Iron, and Chlorine 
D) Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Chloride, Magnesium, Sulphur, and Sodium 
A) Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Chloride, and Magnesium 
B) Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Chloride, and Magnesium 
C) Iodine, Sodium, Iron, and Chlorine 
D) Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Chloride, Magnesium, Sulphur, and Sodium

Question 9

What is the ideal anticoagulant to use when obtaining serum samples?

Accepted Answer

A) Heparin, used at a rate of 20 units/ml of blood 
B) EDTA, used at a rate of 1-2 mg / ml of blood 
C) Sodium Fluoride, used at a rate of 6 mg / ml of blood 
D) None 
A) Heparin, used at a rate of 20 units/ml of blood 
B) EDTA, used at a rate of 1-2 mg / ml of blood 
C) Sodium Fluoride, used at a rate of 6 mg / ml of blood 
D) None

Question 10

When measuring plasma protein concentrations using a handheld refractometer, an erroneously high protein measurement will result from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Holding the refractometer up to a bright light source 
B) Using a lipemic or hemolyzed plasma sample 
C) Applying too much distilled water when cleaning the refractometer 
D) Failure to store the refractometer properly between uses 
A) Holding the refractometer up to a bright light source 
B) Using a lipemic or hemolyzed plasma sample 
C) Applying too much distilled water when cleaning the refractometer 
D) Failure to store the refractometer properly between uses

Question 11

Which of the following is a parasite that infects the red blood cells of dogs?

Accepted Answer

A) Dirofilaria immitis 
B) Capillaria aerophila 
C) Uncinaria 
D) Babesia Canis 
A) Dirofilaria immitis 
B) Capillaria aerophila 
C) Uncinaria 
D) Babesia Canis

Question 12

Sarcoptes scabiei is one of the most common transmissible pruritic skin diseases in dogs. What areas of the body are the best sites for collecting skin scrapings on a dog that has Sarcoptes scabiei?

Accepted Answer

A) Ears, elbows, and ventral abdomen 
B) Periorbital region 
C) Forelegs and perioral region 
D) The hind legs, tail base, and back 
A) Ears, elbows, and ventral abdomen 
B) Periorbital region 
C) Forelegs and perioral region 
D) The hind legs, tail base, and back

Question 13

Trichuris vulpis is an example of what type of endoparasite?

Accepted Answer

A) Ascarid 
B) Whipworm 
C) Hookworm 
D) Threadworm 
A) Ascarid 
B) Whipworm 
C) Hookworm 
D) Threadworm

Question 14

Rouleaux formation of RBCs is normal in which species?

Accepted Answer

A) Dog 
B) Bird 
C) Horses 
D) Swine 
A) Dog 
B) Bird 
C) Horses 
D) Swine

Question 15

What type of parasite infects their host via skin penetration?

Accepted Answer

A) Ascarids 
B) Hookworms 
C) Tapeworms 
D) Heartworms 
A) Ascarids 
B) Hookworms 
C) Tapeworms 
D) Heartworms

Question 16

Which RBC disorder viewed on a blood smear is commonly associated with splenic hemangiosarcoma?

Accepted Answer

A) Schistocytes 
B) Leptocytes 
C) Acanthocytes 
D) Spherocytes 
A) Schistocytes 
B) Leptocytes 
C) Acanthocytes 
D) Spherocytes

Question 17

When collecting blood from healthy amphibians, what is the total volume of blood that should be collected, as a percentage of body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 2% 
C) 0)05 % 
D) 2)5% 
A) 1% 
B) 2% 
C) 0)05 % 
D) 2)5%

Question 18

When examining a blood smear, under what power should the WBC differential be examined?

Accepted Answer

A) 10X 
B) 40X 
C) 100X 
D) None of the above 
A) 10X 
B) 40X 
C) 100X 
D) None of the above

Question 19

Which method is appropriate for collecting urine?

Accepted Answer

A) Free flow, mid-stream, voided sample 
B) Cystocentesis 
C) Bladder catheterization 
D) All of the above 
A) Free flow, mid-stream, voided sample 
B) Cystocentesis 
C) Bladder catheterization 
D) All of the above

Question 20

If you are asked to collect a specimen from a dog for a Trypsin test, what type of sample are you most likely to need?

Accepted Answer

A) Epithelial swab 
B) Feces 
C) Skin scraping 
D) Nasal exudate 
A) Epithelial swab 
B) Feces 
C) Skin scraping 
D) Nasal exudate

Which term correctly refers to an intestinal protozoan's stage of the life cycle when it is capable of feeding and movement?

What is the additive that prevents clotting in purple top sample collection vacutainers?

There are two main forms of demodicosis in dogs, localized and generalized. Which of the following correctly states the clinical signs for localized demodicosis?

When considering tumor morphology, changes in a cell population's characteristics are evaluated in order to determine if the tumor is malignant or benign. Generally, what are the characteristics of a malignant cell?

What is the term for a piece of laboratory equipment that is used to manually determine the number of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets per microliter of whole blood?

What is the term for a piece of laboratory equipment that is used to measure the refractive index of fluids for determination of protein concentration and specific gravity?

What is an increase in the circulating white blood cells that occurs due to an epinephrine release (such as excitement, fear, or exercise) called?

When performing electrolyte assays, which elements are most commonly analyzed?

What is the ideal anticoagulant to use when obtaining serum samples?

When measuring plasma protein concentrations using a handheld refractometer, an erroneously high protein measurement will result from which of the following?

Which of the following is a parasite that infects the red blood cells of dogs?

Sarcoptes scabiei is one of the most common transmissible pruritic skin diseases in dogs. What areas of the body are the best sites for collecting skin scrapings on a dog that has Sarcoptes scabiei?

Trichuris vulpis is an example of what type of endoparasite?

Rouleaux formation of RBCs is normal in which species?

What type of parasite infects their host via skin penetration?

Which RBC disorder viewed on a blood smear is commonly associated with splenic hemangiosarcoma?

When collecting blood from healthy amphibians, what is the total volume of blood that should be collected, as a percentage of body weight?

When examining a blood smear, under what power should the WBC differential be examined?

Which method is appropriate for collecting urine?

If you are asked to collect a specimen from a dog for a Trypsin test, what type of sample are you most likely to need?

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Which term correctly refers to an intestinal protozoan's stage of the life cycle when it is capable of feeding and movement?

What is the additive that prevents clotting in purple top sample collection vacutainers?

There are two main forms of demodicosis in dogs, localized and generalized. Which of the following correctly states the clinical signs for localized demodicosis?

When considering tumor morphology, changes in a cell population's characteristics are evaluated in order to determine if the tumor is malignant or benign. Generally, what are the characteristics of a malignant cell?

What is the term for a piece of laboratory equipment that is used to manually determine the number of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets per microliter of whole blood?

What is the term for a piece of laboratory equipment that is used to measure the refractive index of fluids for determination of protein concentration and specific gravity?

What is an increase in the circulating white blood cells that occurs due to an epinephrine release (such as excitement, fear, or exercise) called?

When performing electrolyte assays, which elements are most commonly analyzed?

What is the ideal anticoagulant to use when obtaining serum samples?

When measuring plasma protein concentrations using a handheld refractometer, an erroneously high protein measurement will result from which of the following?

Which of the following is a parasite that infects the red blood cells of dogs?

Sarcoptes scabiei is one of the most common transmissible pruritic skin diseases in dogs. What areas of the body are the best sites for collecting skin scrapings on a dog that has Sarcoptes scabiei?

Trichuris vulpis is an example of what type of endoparasite?

Rouleaux formation of RBCs is normal in which species?

What type of parasite infects their host via skin penetration?

Which RBC disorder viewed on a blood smear is commonly associated with splenic hemangiosarcoma?

When collecting blood from healthy amphibians, what is the total volume of blood that should be collected, as a percentage of body weight?

When examining a blood smear, under what power should the WBC differential be examined?

Which method is appropriate for collecting urine?

If you are asked to collect a specimen from a dog for a Trypsin test, what type of sample are you most likely to need?

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Dentistry

Imaging

Pharmacology

Surgical

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

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