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Laboratory Techniques - Veterinary Nursing
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1What does the following chemical symbol represent?
- AOxidising
- BHarmful
- CCorrosive
- DFlammable
2To ensure best practice, how would urine which has been pipetted from a sample tube be disposed of?
- ADiscard entire pipette containing urine into yellow bag
- BPipette onto absorbent pad within orange clinical waste bag
- CDiscard directly down laboratory sink then place pipette in orange bag
- DPipette into separate conical tube and dispose of into offensive waste bag
3Which of the following describes the process used to adjust a measurement prior to using laboratory equipment?
- AQuality control
- BSequencing
- CCalibration
- DSighting
4Which of the following should be reduced to a few mm below the surface before commencing microscopy?
- AThe sub-stage condenser
- BThe mechanical stage
- CThe iris diaphragm
- DThe Rheostat
5Which of the following crystals would be found in alkaline urine?
- AUrates
- BOxalate
- CCystine
- DPhosphates
6The morphology of a bacillus bacterium is best described as?
- ARod shaped
- BSpiral shaped
- CSeen in clusters
- DSeen in chains
7Which of the following will aid in clearing keratin when collecting a skin scrape?
- ALiquid paraffin
- BImmersion oil
- CSodium fluoride
- DPotassium hydroxide
8Which of the following does not represent a safe temperature for SNAP® tests to be stored at?
- A0 - minus 20° C
- B2- 8° C
- C15 - 20°C
- D18 - 21°C
9The urine specific gravity measurement on the refractometer shown above is
- A1.033
- B1.346
- C1.333
- D1.049
10Pathological specimens sent via first class post should comply with which of the following packaging regulations?
- AUN3373
- BP650
- CUN1907
- DP710
11What would be the appearance of plasma or serum which is showing signs of lipaemia?
- AMilky
- BYellow
- CGreen
- DPink
12When performing a PCV test the microhaematocrit should be spun for
- A2 mins at 10,000 rpm
- B5 mins at 10,000 rpm
- C8 mins at 400 rpm
- D10 mins at 200 rpm
13Risk assessments for the handling of chemical reagents used within the laboratory are required under which of the following?
- ACOSHH
- BScientific Procedures Act
- CHealth & Safety at work Act
- DEnvironmental Protection Act
14Which of the following statements is not true regarding CEM (contagious equine metritis)?
- ACEM will impact on fertility
- BCEM can cause abortion although rarely
- COnly mares and not stallions can transfer the disease
- DCEM swabbing should be done both pre and post mating
15A Romanowsky stain
- ACan be used to achieve the same results as the Diff Quik method
- BWill determine the difference between gram negative and positive bacteria
- CRequires the sample to be incubated with the stain
- DWill aid with identification of urinary cast
16Which of the following may cause an inaccurate red blood cell count in a haematology analyser?
- ACrenation
- BAnisocytosis
- CAgglutination
- DPolychromasia
17Pre and post prandial testing would be associated with which of the following tests?
- ALow dose dexamethasone suppression test
- BBile acid stimulation test
- CACTH stimulation test
- DPancreatic SNAP test
18Which of the following levels would be analysed through use of an ELISA Premate Ovucheck test?
- AGlucose
- BCortisol
- COestrogen
- DProgesterone
19The term Anisocytosis describes which of the following?
- ASmall dark blue areas within erythrocytes
- BA noticeable variation in size of erythrocytes
- CNoticeable central pallor of erythrocytes
- DErythrocytes inclusions likely to be seen post splenectomy
20What is the vernier scale reading as shown?
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- A756.5
21Generically, the soluble liquid part of any substance which will be seen after centrifuging is known as
- ASerum
- BPlasma
- CSediment
- DSupernatant
22Which term describes the normal yellow colour pigment of urine?
- AChromuria
- BUrochrome
- CChromatism
- DTingent
23Which of the following would be the recommended agar for culturing Ringworm?
- AChocolate
- BSabarauds
- CMcConkeys
- DDeoxycholate
24Which of the following would not be used to preserve urine?
- AThymol
- BToluene
- CAlcohol
- DBoric Acid
25When posting a pathological specimen, the largest volume/ mass which can be sent via the post is
- AThere is no limit providing the sample meets UN650 postal regulations
- B50ml
- C60ml
- D100ml
26Which of the following is a suitable position for a patient requiring cerebrospinal fluid sampling where a problem is suspected involving the brain?
- ALateral recumbency with head flexed
- BDorsal recumbency with head flexed
- CSternal recumbency with legs pulled dorsally
- DLateral recumbency with legs pulled ventrally
27Which of the following parasites would be effectively sampled by tape strip?
- ASarcoptes
- BDemodex
- CCheyletiella
- DEchinococcus
28Which of the following breeds would it be normal to see an elevated red blood cell count in?
- AAkita
- BDalmatian
- CGreyhound
- DMiniature Schnauzer
29Which of the following would not cause a change in the turbidity of urine?
- AIncreased Biliverdin
- BIncorrect storage
- CContamination
- DMucous
30Which of the following would be a possible cause of increased specific gravity?
- APolyuria
- BDehydration
- CDiabetes insipidus
- DChronic renal failure
31At what point should gloves be removed when collecting an aural swab for bacterial culture?
- AAfter labelling the swab with identification details
- BBefore replacing the swab back into the cover tube
- CFollowing placement of the swab back into the casing
- DAfter the sample has been placed within the biohazard bag
32A Jamshidi needle would be used for obtaining which of the following samples?
- ABone marrow aspirate
- BBone marrow biopsy
- CLymph node aspirate
- DLymph node biopsy
33Malassezia is an example of a
- AYeast
- BProtozoa
- CCestode
- DNematode
34Waste consisting of soiled gloves following use during disinfection of the centrifuge should be disposed of in which of the following receptacles?
- AYellow bin with a blue lid
- BYellow bag with black stripe
- CYellow bag with purple stripe
- DOrange bin with an orange lid
35Which of the following samples should not be extracted with the use of pressure via a syringe?
- ASynovial fluid
- BCerebrospinal fluid
- CBone marrow aspirate
- DAbdominal paracentesis
36Elevated levels of which of the following biochemical values may indicate parathyroid disease or neoplasia, particularly if metastasised to bone
- AAlanine Aminotransferase
- BCholesterol
- CThyroxine
- DCalcium
37If a microscope has a parfocal ability it means
- AOnly a minor focusing adjustment will be required when switching lenses
- BIf the object is central to the field of vision in one lens it will be the same when you change lenses
- CLight is channelled in a conical way to the object under view
- DThere are two eyepieces available to look down which must be adjusted to the field of vision
38Which of the following is not a recognised technique of sample collection when Ringworm is suspected?
- AWoods lamp
- BTape strip
- CHair pluck
- DMackenzie technique
39Which of the following symptoms would not represent a reason to progress to performing a bronchoalveolar lavage on a dog?
- ADifficulty with eating
- BExercise intolerance
- CNasal discharge
- DCough
40For which of the following conditions might it be most relevant to consider the patient’s pre-sampling fluid intake?
- ACushings disease
- BAddisons disease
- CDiabetes mellitus
- DDiabetes insipidus
41A sodium citrate tube used as the preservative for clotting analysis would be which of the following colours?
- ARed
- BPink
- CYellow
- DGreen
42Which circulating blood cells are the first line of defence in infection and therefore a rise will be elevated particularly in acute infection?
- ALymphocytes
- BEosinophils
- CMacrophages
- DNeutrophils
43What is the correct temperature range for the storage of urine test strips?
- A4-8˚ C
- B2-15˚ C
- C15-30˚ C
- D18-20˚ C
44Which of the following would be an inappropriate site for bone marrow sampling?
- ADorsal crest, wing of ileum
- BProximal femur
- CDistal humerus
- DDistal femur
45Which of the following would not be a suitable vein to access when collecting a blood sample from a rabbit?
- ASaphenous
- BCephalic
- CBrachial
- DJugular
46DEFRA requires all bovine abortions and premature calvings to be investigated due to which potential zoonotic cause?
- ABrucellosis
- BAspergillosis
- CTuberculosis
- DBovine Viral Disease
47Which of the following pieces of equipment would be associated with performing an equine worm egg count
- AMcMasters slide
- BHawksley Reader
- CHaemocytometer
- DMonovette syringe
48A blood sample collected in a red top vacutainer will be of preference when which of the following samples is required
- APlasma
- BA sample where Fibrinogen is still present
- CSerum
- DA sample where Prothrombin is still present
49Which of the following might indicate signs of liver disease on examination of a faecal sample?
- ADark red colouring
- BWhite colouring
- CYellow colouring
- DPink colouring
50Which of the following biopsy techniques would result in an entire tumour being removed?
- AExcision biopsy
- BIncision biopsy
- CWedge biopsy
- DPunch biopsy
51Which of the following urinary crystals would most likely be seen in an equine sample?
- ACystine
- BCalcium Oxalate
- CAmmonium Urate
- DCalcium carbonate
52A PCV reading of 70% in a dog may indicate
- ANon-regenerative anaemia
- BRegenerative anaemia
- COligocythaemia
- DDehydration
53At what point would you depress a SNAP test?
- AAs soon as the sample has been placed in the well
- BWhen colour first appears in the activation window
- CWhen the first blue dot appears in the results window
- DWhen all dots have changed blue in the results window
54What colour are EDTA blood tubes?
- APink
- BOrange
- CBrown
- DWhite
55What colour are Lithium Heparin blood tubes?
- APink
- BOrange
- CBrown
- DWhite
56How would observation of cheyletiella best be carried out?
- AOil immersion under microscope
- Bx10 under microscope
- CNaked eye
- Dx40 under microscope
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