Clinical Laboratory Procedures Final Exam Flashcards
To preserve cellular morphology samples to be used for histopathology must be sectioned so that the fixative can penetrate the entire tissue within what time period?
24-48 hours
The primary wildlife carriers of rabies in the United States include all but
rats
Which document lists the characteristics of a compound that contains a potentially hazardous chemical, including precautions, instructions for use, and advice for handling the compound safely
Safety data sheet
Which item is used to calibrate the refractometer?
distilled water
What is the total magnification of an object when viewed under the standard of oil immersion lens?
1000x
If the hospital where you work employs more than 10 employees, you have the right to view the summary of work-related injuries and illnesses
true
The most common types of injury to veterinary technicians are
Animal related
Regarding workplace safety, what is a reasonable expectation from the practice leadership
To provide a safe workplace
Formalin (and all fixatives) should be handled with care. Formalin is a contact irritant and a carcinogen. Which of the following precautions is needed when handling formalin?
All of these should be applied
As an employee, you have the right and a responsibility to bring concerns about potential safety hazards to the attention of the employer without fear of reprisal
True
What is the accepted term for the examination of an animal after death?
Necropsy
During a necropsy, each part of the carcass is first examined
In situ
Which term refers to how close a test value is to the actual patient value?
Accuracy
which chemical is used for gas sterilization of equipment that cannot be autoclaved safely, although it is a suspected carcinogen
Ethylene oxide
Which of the following statements is FALSE relating to necropsy
The tools should be taken from surgical packs
Which procedure involves collecting fluid samples from body cavities
centesis
____ describe recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to the hazardous chemical or improper storage or handling
Precautionary statements
What is the primary purpose of laboratory log
To track patient lab results in the event the original lab reports are unable to be located
To prevent the use of necropsy tools on live animals, the tools should be
Labeled and stored in a separate area
When shipping specimens to a reference laboratory, all of the following should be preformed EXCEPT
sent through regular mail
Bacteria can be transferred from animals to veterinary staff in all of the following except
direct contact with infected animals, inhalation of aerosolized bacteria, and absorption of the bacteria absorbed through MM
When the results of a laboratory report have been received, they should be:
given to the veterinarian for interpretation
Which term refers to the reproducibility of a test result
precision
To reduce the chance of fire, flammable materials, such as newspapers, boxes, and cleaning chemicals must always be stored at least ___ ft away from an ignition source, such as a water heater, furnace, or stove.
3