Question 1

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis:
  
-Based on the information provided,is the sperm count on this specimen normal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes 
B)  No 
A)  Yes 
B)  No

Question 2

Using the information provided,calculate the sperm concentration and sperm count:
-Using a 1:20 dilution of a specimen with a volume of 4 mL,30 sperm are counted in two large squares (WBC)of the Neubauer hemocytometer.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 million/mL and 6 million/specimen 
B)  3 million/mL and 12 million/specimen 
C)  6 million/mL and 24 million/specimen 
D)  30 million /mL and 120 million/specimen 
A)  1.5 million/mL and 6 million/specimen 
B)  3 million/mL and 12 million/specimen 
C)  6 million/mL and 24 million/specimen 
D)  30 million /mL and 120 million/specimen

Question 3

Using the information provided,calculate the sperm concentration and sperm count:
-Using a 1:10 dilution of a specimen with a volume of 2 mL,400 sperm are counted in four large squares (WBC)of the Neubauer hemocytometer.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 million/mL and 10 million/specimen 
B)  10 million/mL and 20 million/specimen 
C)  30 million/mL and 60 million/specimen 
D)  40 million/mL and 80 million/specimen 
A)  5 million/mL and 10 million/specimen 
B)  10 million/mL and 20 million/specimen 
C)  30 million/mL and 60 million/specimen 
D)  40 million/mL and 80 million/specimen

Question 4

When examining a specimen for the presence of sperm,the type of microscopy recommended for use is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bright-field 
B)  Phase 
C)  Polarizing 
D)  Electron 
A)  Bright-field 
B)  Phase 
C)  Polarizing 
D)  Electron

Question 5

Absence of a normal sperm acrosome can:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease sperm motility 
B)  Affect ovum penetration 
C)  Affect semen liquefaction 
D)  Decrease sperm concentration 
A)  Decrease sperm motility 
B)  Affect ovum penetration 
C)  Affect semen liquefaction 
D)  Decrease sperm concentration

Question 6

The semen analysis is classified as a moderately complex test by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement AmendmentsCLIA .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sperm motility after 1 hour should be at least:

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80%

Question 8

Sperm can be immobilized before performing a sperm concentration using all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat 
B)  Normal saline 
C)  Sodium bicarbonate 
D)  Tap water 
A)  Heat 
B)  Normal saline 
C)  Sodium bicarbonate 
D)  Tap water

Question 9

While performing a sperm morphology examination,a technologist counts 10 neutrophils per 100 mature sperm.To determine if this observation is significant,the technologist must also know the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Specimen volume 
B)  Sperm concentration 
C)  Patient's white blood cell (WB
C)  count 
D)  Sperm count 
A)  Specimen volume 
B)  Sperm concentration 
C)  Patient's white blood cell (WB
C)  count 
D)  Sperm count

Question 10

Spermatogenesis takes place in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Epididymis 
B)  Seminiferous tubules 
C)  Bulbourethral glands 
D)  Seminal vessels 
A)  Epididymis 
B)  Seminiferous tubules 
C)  Bulbourethral glands 
D)  Seminal vessels

Question 11

All of the following can be used to evaluate continued infertility with a normal sperm count except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Semen fructose level 
B)  Eosin-nigrosin stain 
C)  Plasma and semen agglutination 
D)  Immunobead test 
A)  Semen fructose level 
B)  Eosin-nigrosin stain 
C)  Plasma and semen agglutination 
D)  Immunobead test

Question 12

The sugar of interest in most cases of infertility is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Fructose 
D)  Sucrose 
A)  Glucose 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Fructose 
D)  Sucrose

Question 13

A semen pH of 6.0 is associated with a decrease in prostatic fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Normal semen should liquefy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Immediately after ejaculation 
B)  Within 1 hour 
C)  Within 3 hours 
D)  After exposure to diluting fluid 
A)  Immediately after ejaculation 
B)  Within 1 hour 
C)  Within 3 hours 
D)  After exposure to diluting fluid

Question 15

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis:
  
-Using the information provided,which three of these parameters are abnormal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viscosity, pH, motility 
B)  Volume, viscosity, and pH 
C)  Concentration, motility, and morphology 
D)  Motility, morphology, and viscosity 
A)  Viscosity, pH, motility 
B)  Volume, viscosity, and pH 
C)  Concentration, motility, and morphology 
D)  Motility, morphology, and viscosity

Question 16

The purpose of diluting semen specimens with sodium bicarbonate and formalin before counting is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure liquefaction of the specimen 
B)  Allow motility to be determined while performing the count 
C)  Enhance the cellular morphology 
D)  Immobilize and preserve the sperm 
A)  Ensure liquefaction of the specimen 
B)  Allow motility to be determined while performing the count 
C)  Enhance the cellular morphology 
D)  Immobilize and preserve the sperm

Question 17

A yellow semen specimen with a normal sperm concentration and decreased motility may contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bilirubin 
B)  Carotene 
C)  Bacteria 
D)  Urine 
A)  Bilirubin 
B)  Carotene 
C)  Bacteria 
D)  Urine

Question 18

Semen specimens can contain HIV and hepatitis viruses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Proper collection of a semen specimen should include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  In a sterile container 
B)  After a 3-day period of sexual abstinence 
C)  At the laboratory followed by 1 hour of refrigeration 
D)  At home and delivery to the laboratory within 1 hour 
A)  In a sterile container 
B)  After a 3-day period of sexual abstinence 
C)  At the laboratory followed by 1 hour of refrigeration 
D)  At home and delivery to the laboratory within 1 hour

Question 20

Which of the following is a normal finding in an eosin-nigrosin stain?

Accepted Answer

A)  75% of the cells appear bluish white 
B)  75% of the cells appear red 
C)  30% of the cells appear red 
D)  30% of the cells appear bluish white 
A)  75% of the cells appear bluish white 
B)  75% of the cells appear red 
C)  30% of the cells appear red 
D)  30% of the cells appear bluish white

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,is the sperm count on this specimen normal?

Using the information provided,calculate the sperm concentration and sperm count: -Using a 1:20 dilution of a specimen with a volume of 4 mL,30 sperm are counted in two large squares (WBC)of the Neubauer hemocytometer.

Using the information provided,calculate the sperm concentration and sperm count: -Using a 1:10 dilution of a specimen with a volume of 2 mL,400 sperm are counted in four large squares (WBC)of the Neubauer hemocytometer.

When examining a specimen for the presence of sperm,the type of microscopy recommended for use is:

Absence of a normal sperm acrosome can:

The semen analysis is classified as a moderately complex test by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement AmendmentsCLIA .

Sperm motility after 1 hour should be at least:

Sperm can be immobilized before performing a sperm concentration using all of the following except:

While performing a sperm morphology examination,a technologist counts 10 neutrophils per 100 mature sperm.To determine if this observation is significant,the technologist must also know the:

Spermatogenesis takes place in the:

All of the following can be used to evaluate continued infertility with a normal sperm count except:

The sugar of interest in most cases of infertility is:

A semen pH of 6.0 is associated with a decrease in prostatic fluid.

Normal semen should liquefy:

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Using the information provided,which three of these parameters are abnormal?

The purpose of diluting semen specimens with sodium bicarbonate and formalin before counting is to:

A yellow semen specimen with a normal sperm concentration and decreased motility may contain:

Semen specimens can contain HIV and hepatitis viruses.

Proper collection of a semen specimen should include all of the following except:

Which of the following is a normal finding in an eosin-nigrosin stain?

Safety and Quality Assessment

Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Physical Examination of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Synovial Fluid

Serous Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Fecal Analysis

Vaginal Secretions

Filters

Exam 10: Semen

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,is the sperm count on this specimen normal?

Using the information provided,calculate the sperm concentration and sperm count: -Using a 1:20 dilution of a specimen with a volume of 4 mL,30 sperm are counted in two large squares (WBC)of the Neubauer hemocytometer.

Using the information provided,calculate the sperm concentration and sperm count: -Using a 1:10 dilution of a specimen with a volume of 2 mL,400 sperm are counted in four large squares (WBC)of the Neubauer hemocytometer.

When examining a specimen for the presence of sperm,the type of microscopy recommended for use is:

Absence of a normal sperm acrosome can:

The semen analysis is classified as a moderately complex test by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement AmendmentsCLIA .

Sperm motility after 1 hour should be at least:

Sperm can be immobilized before performing a sperm concentration using all of the following except:

While performing a sperm morphology examination,a technologist counts 10 neutrophils per 100 mature sperm.To determine if this observation is significant,the technologist must also know the:

Spermatogenesis takes place in the:

All of the following can be used to evaluate continued infertility with a normal sperm count except:

The sugar of interest in most cases of infertility is:

A semen pH of 6.0 is associated with a decrease in prostatic fluid.

Normal semen should liquefy:

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Using the information provided,which three of these parameters are abnormal?

The purpose of diluting semen specimens with sodium bicarbonate and formalin before counting is to:

A yellow semen specimen with a normal sperm concentration and decreased motility may contain:

Semen specimens can contain HIV and hepatitis viruses.

Proper collection of a semen specimen should include all of the following except:

Which of the following is a normal finding in an eosin-nigrosin stain?

Safety and Quality Assessment

Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Physical Examination of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Synovial Fluid

Serous Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Fecal Analysis

Vaginal Secretions

Filters