Necropsy QUIZ

Question 1

Pathogenesis is defined as:
1. any abnormality of tissue
2. microscopic evaluation of a tissue
3. examination of an animal’s body after its death
4. the sequence of events that lead to or cause a disease

Answer 1

4. the sequence of events that lead to or cause a disease

Question 2

If a necropsy must be delayed (1-3 days), ideally the body should be:
1. refrigerated
2. kept at room temperature
3. kept at body temperature (100F)
4. frozen

Answer 2

1. refrigerated

Question 3

The necropsy procedure may expose personnel to biohazards such as:
1. any of the choices may be necropsy biohazards
2. fungi
3. viruses
4. bacteria

Answer 3

1. any of the choices may be necropsy biohazards

Question 4

If a poisoning is suspected during a necropsy:
1. kidney and liver biopsies should be both saved in formalin and frozen
2. stomach contents, urine and serum should be collected and frozen
3. any tissue lesion found should be saved in formalin
4. all of the choices are appropriate samples

Answer 4

4. all of the choices are appropriate samples

Question 5

In the event of a rabies suspect case:
1. veterinary technicians should collect and submit appropriate samples
2. the chilled head of the animal must be submitted to the state diagnostic lab within 24 hours of animal’s death
3. a complete necropsy should be performed prior to submitting samples to a lab
4. the animal head should be frozen to preserve the specimen

Answer 5

2. the chilled head of the animal must be submitted to the state diagnostic lab within 24 hours of animal’s death

Question 6

In regards to sample collection for microbiology culture:
1. culture samples should be immediately chilled after collection
2. intestinal tracts should be evaluated first in the necropsy procedure
3. culture samples should be collected rapidly after necropsy is initiated
4. cultures collected on deceased animals are not valid

Answer 6

3. culture samples should be collected rapidly after necropsy is initiated

Question 7

In regards to tissue samples:
1. tissue specimens as thick as 3 cm will correctly fix if soaked
2. freezing tissue samples preserves tissue architecture
3. they can be preserved adequately in rubbing alcohol
4. they are most commonly preserved in 10% buffered formalin

Answer 7

4. they are most commonly preserved in 10% buffered formalin

Question 8

When submitting samples to a laboratory:
1. potential biohazards need not be labeled, lab personnel use universal precautions
2. never include photos, additional test results with necropsy form
3. fill out forms completely and place in a plastic bag to protect form from moisture
4. no special packaging or labeling is needed to send by mail

Answer 8

3. fill out forms completely and place in a plastic bag to protect form from moisture

Question 9

List two possible purposes for the necropsy procedure:

Answer 9

1. suspect of foul play
2. for herd health (contagious disease)

Question 10

List 3 pieces of protective equipment (PPE) that should be utilized during a necropsy

Answer 10

1. disposable gown
2. gloves
3. eye protection

Question 11

List procedures for an effective/accurate Necropsy Procedure (2)

Answer 11

1. knowledge of anatomy, & patient Hx
2. systematic sampling