Lab Question Bank

Question 1

1) Which of the following is the correct purpose for the objective lenses on the microscope? (LO1 1)
a) combine with the eyepiece lens to increase magnification levels
b) works with the diaphragm to focus the intensity of the light source onto the slide containing the specimen
c) provides stability and support for the microscope when it is upright
d) contains the objective lenses

Answer 1

A)combine with the eye piece lens to increase magnification levels

Question 2

2) The objective lens of a microscope can be cleaned with:- (LO1 2)
a) Liquid paraffin
b) Immersion oil
c) Potassium hydroxide
d) Xylol

Answer 2

D)xylol

Question 3

3) Faeces submitted by post for examination should be placed in a:- (LO2 1)
a) Narrow-necked bottle
b) Wide-necked glass bottle
c) Examination glove
d) Plastic container with a lid

Answer 3

D)plastic container with a lid

Question 4

4) The recommended medium for ringworm culture is:- (LO2 2)
a) Selenite broth
b) MacConkey agar
c) Mueller-Hinton agar
d) Sabouraud’s dextrose agar

Answer 4

D)sabouraud’s dectrose agar

Question 5

5) A lipaemic blood sample contains which one of the following? (LO2 3)
a) Ketones.
b) Glucose.
c) Fat.
d) Protein.

Answer 5

C)fat

Question 6

6)	Which one of the following best describes an increase in white blood cells on
microscopic examinations? (LO2 4)
a)	Leucopenia.
b)	Leucocytosis.
c)	Haemolysis.
d)	Hypochromic.

Answer 6

B)leucocytosis

Question 7

7) The colour change in an icteric blood sample is due to the presence of:- (LO2 5)
a) Biliverdin
b) Bilirubin
c) Fat
d) Leucocytes

Answer 7

B)bilirubin

Question 8

8) The person responsible for ensuring correct disposal of contaminated waste in the laboratory is:- (LO3 1)
a) The person who is responsible for laboratory procedures at that time
b) The veterinary surgeon in charge of the case
c) The practice principal
d) The head veterinary nurse

Answer 8

A)the person who is responsible for laboratory procedures at the time

Question 9

9) The fluid on top of a sample following centrifugation is called:- (LO3 2)
a) A transudate
b) An exudate
c) An effusion
d) A supernatant

Answer 9

D)a supernatant

Question 10

10) It is particularly important to avoid underfilling blood collection tubes EXCEPT those containing:- (LO3 3)
a) No anticoagulant
b) EDTA
c) Heparin
d) Citrate

Answer 10

A)no anticoagulant

Question 11

11) Microcytosis means:- (LO3 4)
a) Small size of red blood cells
b) Low number of red blood cells
c) Small size of white blood cells
d) Low number of white blood cells

Answer 11

A)small size of red blood cells

Question 12

12) Liver disease in the dog is commonly reflected in blood analysis by:- (LO3 5)
a) Reduced ALT and SAP
b) Raised blood glucose
c) Raised ALT and SAP
d) Raised urea

Answer 12

C)raised ALT and SAP

Question 13

13) Samples sent through the post should not amount to more than; (LO4 1)
a) 20 mls
b) 40 mls
c) 50 mls
d) 30 mls

Answer 13

C)50mls

Question 14

14) The appropriate volume of formalin into which a piece of tissue 3 cubic centimeters in size should be placed for fixation is:- (LO 4 2)
a) 10 ml
b) 30 ml
c) 50 ml
d) 100 ml

Answer 14

B)30ml

Question 15

15) Unless special sample processing is used, delay in biochemical analysis will result in significant artifactual changes in blood levels of:- (LO4 3)
a) Sodium
b) Creatinine
c) Ammonia
d) Serum alkaline phosphatase

Answer 15

C)ammonia

Question 16

16) Oropharyngeal swabs to investigate feline influenza are sent to the laboratory in:- (LO4 4)
a) Sterile saline
b) Agar gel
c) Viral transport medium
d) Sterile plastic tubes

Answer 16

C)viral transport medium

Question 17

17) Disintegration caused by blood being stored at too high a temperature is called? (LO4 5)
a) Dessication
b) Heamolysis
c) Autolysis
d) coagulation

Answer 17

A)dessication