Question 1

What is the term for the diagnostic exam that provides information on RBC count, WBC count, platelet count, and PCV?

Accepted Answer

A) Complete Blood Count 
B) Total Blood Analysis 
C) Basic Blood Work 
D) All Inclusive Blood Count 
A) Complete Blood Count 
B) Total Blood Analysis 
C) Basic Blood Work 
D) All Inclusive Blood Count

Question 2

A pet owner has reported seeing "white worms" crawling around on the feces of their pet. Assuming that the pet has a tapeworm infection, what part of the tapeworm is the owner seeing?

Accepted Answer

A) Proglottids 
B) Scolex 
C) Hexacanth embryos 
D) Flagellum 
A) Proglottids 
B) Scolex 
C) Hexacanth embryos 
D) Flagellum

Question 3

The observation of increased numbers of Howell-Jolly bodies on a peripheral blood smear may indicate:

Accepted Answer

A) Lead poisoning 
B) Regenerative anemia 
C) Nonregenerative anemia 
D) Lymphoma 
A) Lead poisoning 
B) Regenerative anemia 
C) Nonregenerative anemia 
D) Lymphoma

Question 4

What do monocytes become after they enter the tissues to phagocytize large particles and cellular debris?

Accepted Answer

A) Macrocytes 
B) Macrophages 
C) Microphages 
D) None of the above 
A) Macrocytes 
B) Macrophages 
C) Microphages 
D) None of the above

Question 5

At what magnification should urine sediment be viewed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

When evaluating sperm morphology, abnormalities are classified as a "primary defect" if the appearance of the sperm has:

Accepted Answer

A) Tail-less heads, bent or broken tails, and protoplasmic droplets on the mid-piece 
B) Increased viscosity of seminal fluid 
C) Reduced mobility 
D) Heads that are too large, too small, or oddly shaped; tails that are coiled; and swollen midpieces 
A) Tail-less heads, bent or broken tails, and protoplasmic droplets on the mid-piece 
B) Increased viscosity of seminal fluid 
C) Reduced mobility 
D) Heads that are too large, too small, or oddly shaped; tails that are coiled; and swollen midpieces

Question 7

What is the definition of neutropenia?

Accepted Answer

A) A reduction in circulating neutrophils 
B) A reduction in size of the neutrophils 
C) A reduction in the nuclei of the neutrophils 
D) None of the above 
A) A reduction in circulating neutrophils 
B) A reduction in size of the neutrophils 
C) A reduction in the nuclei of the neutrophils 
D) None of the above

Question 8

The bovine parasite of RBCs that appears as a small spherical body within the cell and close to the cell margin is .

Accepted Answer

A) Haemobartonella marginale 
B) Eperthrozoon marginale 
C) Anaplasma marginale 
D) Babesia marginale 
A) Haemobartonella marginale 
B) Eperthrozoon marginale 
C) Anaplasma marginale 
D) Babesia marginale

Question 9

The feline RBC parasite that resembles a small coccoid or rod-like structure on the surface of the RBC is .

Accepted Answer

A) Haemobartonella felis 
B) Eperthrozoon felis 
C) Anaplasma felis 
D) Babesia felis 
A) Haemobartonella felis 
B) Eperthrozoon felis 
C) Anaplasma felis 
D) Babesia felis

Question 10

Isospora Canis is an intracellular protozoan of the small intestines of dogs and cats. What stage in the life cycle of Isospora Canis is the diagnostic stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Oocyst 
B) Flagellated protozoan 
C) Scolex 
D) Hexacanth embryos 
A) Oocyst 
B) Flagellated protozoan 
C) Scolex 
D) Hexacanth embryos

Question 11

Sally is using a microcapillary tube, filled with anticoagulated blood, and placing it in a centrifuge. Which diagnostic test is she about to perform?

Accepted Answer

A) White Blood Cell Count 
B) Plasma analysis 
C) Packed Cell Volume 
D) Platelet Cell Count 
A) White Blood Cell Count 
B) Plasma analysis 
C) Packed Cell Volume 
D) Platelet Cell Count

Question 12

When discussing hematologic definitions, what is the term used to describe increased numbers of immature neutrophils in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Neutrophilapenia 
B) Left Shift 
C) Leukemoid Response 
D) Glomeruli 
A) Neutrophilapenia 
B) Left Shift 
C) Leukemoid Response 
D) Glomeruli

Question 13

Which of the following statements adequately describes the period of time between which a parasite can infect a host and the time at which it can be diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A) Post-latent period 
B) Post-patent period 
C) Pre-patent period 
D) Recovery period 
A) Post-latent period 
B) Post-patent period 
C) Pre-patent period 
D) Recovery period

Question 14

When preparing a blood specimen for glucose testing, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Serum and plasma must be separated from erythrocytes immediately after collection 
B) Whole blood specimens should "rest" at room temperature for 60 minutes before separation 
C) The most accurate time for sample collection is immediately following ingestion of a meal. 
D) Both B and C 
A) Serum and plasma must be separated from erythrocytes immediately after collection 
B) Whole blood specimens should "rest" at room temperature for 60 minutes before separation 
C) The most accurate time for sample collection is immediately following ingestion of a meal. 
D) Both B and C

Question 15

When is the best time to collect voided urine for a urinalysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Morning 
B) Lunch time 
C) Right after a big bowl of water 
D) Evening 
A) Morning 
B) Lunch time 
C) Right after a big bowl of water 
D) Evening

Question 16

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay tests are commonly performed in a Veterinary Hospital. When detecting viruses, parasites, or bacteria, what type of antibody technology does this test use to detect antigens?

Accepted Answer

A) Polyclonal 
B) Superlative 
C) Monoclonal 
D) Paralytic 
A) Polyclonal 
B) Superlative 
C) Monoclonal 
D) Paralytic

Question 17

Which of the following laboratory criteria is used to assess the degree of dehydration that a patient is exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A) Hematocrit and total protein 
B) Complete blood count and BUN test 
C) Electrolyte analysis and ALT test 
D) Specific gravity and Total protein 
A) Hematocrit and total protein 
B) Complete blood count and BUN test 
C) Electrolyte analysis and ALT test 
D) Specific gravity and Total protein

Question 18

Which species listed has the largest diameter RBCs?

Accepted Answer

A) Dog 
B) Horse 
C) Cow 
D) Cat 
A) Dog 
B) Horse 
C) Cow 
D) Cat

Question 19

What is the term used to describe the red blood cells of birds and reptiles?

Accepted Answer

A) Anisocyte 
B) Metarubricyte 
C) Leptocyte 
D) Acanthocyte 
A) Anisocyte 
B) Metarubricyte 
C) Leptocyte 
D) Acanthocyte

Question 20

When microscopically evaluating a vaginal smear on a bitch, which of the following characteristics is an indication of estrus?

Accepted Answer

A) Squamous cells are noncornified. 
B) There are no squamous cells present. 
C) Squamous cells are a mixture of cornified and noncornified. 
D) Squamous cells are cornified. 
A) Squamous cells are noncornified. 
B) There are no squamous cells present. 
C) Squamous cells are a mixture of cornified and noncornified. 
D) Squamous cells are cornified.

What is the term for the diagnostic exam that provides information on RBC count, WBC count, platelet count, and PCV?

A pet owner has reported seeing "white worms" crawling around on the feces of their pet. Assuming that the pet has a tapeworm infection, what part of the tapeworm is the owner seeing?

The observation of increased numbers of Howell-Jolly bodies on a peripheral blood smear may indicate:

What do monocytes become after they enter the tissues to phagocytize large particles and cellular debris?

At what magnification should urine sediment be viewed?

When evaluating sperm morphology, abnormalities are classified as a "primary defect" if the appearance of the sperm has:

What is the definition of neutropenia?

The bovine parasite of RBCs that appears as a small spherical body within the cell and close to the cell margin is .

The feline RBC parasite that resembles a small coccoid or rod-like structure on the surface of the RBC is .

Isospora Canis is an intracellular protozoan of the small intestines of dogs and cats. What stage in the life cycle of Isospora Canis is the diagnostic stage?

Sally is using a microcapillary tube, filled with anticoagulated blood, and placing it in a centrifuge. Which diagnostic test is she about to perform?

When discussing hematologic definitions, what is the term used to describe increased numbers of immature neutrophils in the blood?

Which of the following statements adequately describes the period of time between which a parasite can infect a host and the time at which it can be diagnosed?

When preparing a blood specimen for glucose testing, which of the following statements is TRUE?

When is the best time to collect voided urine for a urinalysis?

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay tests are commonly performed in a Veterinary Hospital. When detecting viruses, parasites, or bacteria, what type of antibody technology does this test use to detect antigens?

Which of the following laboratory criteria is used to assess the degree of dehydration that a patient is exhibiting?

Which species listed has the largest diameter RBCs?

What is the term used to describe the red blood cells of birds and reptiles?

When microscopically evaluating a vaginal smear on a bitch, which of the following characteristics is an indication of estrus?

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What is the term for the diagnostic exam that provides information on RBC count, WBC count, platelet count, and PCV?

A pet owner has reported seeing "white worms" crawling around on the feces of their pet. Assuming that the pet has a tapeworm infection, what part of the tapeworm is the owner seeing?

The observation of increased numbers of Howell-Jolly bodies on a peripheral blood smear may indicate:

What do monocytes become after they enter the tissues to phagocytize large particles and cellular debris?

At what magnification should urine sediment be viewed?

When evaluating sperm morphology, abnormalities are classified as a "primary defect" if the appearance of the sperm has:

What is the definition of neutropenia?

The bovine parasite of RBCs that appears as a small spherical body within the cell and close to the cell margin is .

The feline RBC parasite that resembles a small coccoid or rod-like structure on the surface of the RBC is .

Isospora Canis is an intracellular protozoan of the small intestines of dogs and cats. What stage in the life cycle of Isospora Canis is the diagnostic stage?

Sally is using a microcapillary tube, filled with anticoagulated blood, and placing it in a centrifuge. Which diagnostic test is she about to perform?

When discussing hematologic definitions, what is the term used to describe increased numbers of immature neutrophils in the blood?

Which of the following statements adequately describes the period of time between which a parasite can infect a host and the time at which it can be diagnosed?

When preparing a blood specimen for glucose testing, which of the following statements is TRUE?

When is the best time to collect voided urine for a urinalysis?

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay tests are commonly performed in a Veterinary Hospital. When detecting viruses, parasites, or bacteria, what type of antibody technology does this test use to detect antigens?

Which of the following laboratory criteria is used to assess the degree of dehydration that a patient is exhibiting?

Which species listed has the largest diameter RBCs?

What is the term used to describe the red blood cells of birds and reptiles?

When microscopically evaluating a vaginal smear on a bitch, which of the following characteristics is an indication of estrus?

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Dentistry

Imaging

Pharmacology

Surgical

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

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