UA, Fecal, Chem, & Neuro QUIZ & LABS

Question 1

The recommended fecal (normal solid consistency) sample size for accurate flotation evaluation is:
1. a fecal loop full
2. amount is not important if using proper technique
3. 5 to 6 gm (cube 1” per side)
4. 1 to 3 gm (cube 1/2” per side)

Answer 1

4. 1 to 3 gm (cube 1/2” per side)

Question 2

A fresh urine sample is best analzyed
1. within 5 hours
2. within 3 hours
3. after refrigeration for 2 hours
4. Immediately (or <30 minutes)

Answer 2

4. Immediately (or <30 minutes)

Question 3

Which statement about chemical reagent strip analysis of urine is true?
1. supernatant of spun urine must be used
2. timing is not important
3. specific gravity is most accurate using the reagent strip
4. the urine must be a room temperature for accurate results

Answer 3

4. the urine must be a room temperature for accurate results

Question 4

Regarding selection of flotation solutions for fecal analysis
1. water can be used if flotation solution unavailable
2. once prepared/opened flotation solutions are good for years
3. sp. gr. of solution determines which ova will float for ID
4. all solutions work equally well for ova recovery

Answer 4

3. sp. gr. of solution determines which ova will float for ID

Question 5

A dog with head trauma is growling at the stuffed animal (from home) in his cage. The dog is
1. comatose
2. BAR
3. disoriented
4. obtunded

Answer 5

3. disoriented

Question 6

The purpose of the Neurological Exam is to
1. localize the site of lesion(s)
2. all of the choices are correct
3. determine a specific diagnosis
4. determine a disease process (tumor vs inflammation vs toxin)

Answer 6

1. localize the site of lesion(s)

Question 7

The Neurological Exam
1. can only be performed by DVMs
2. must be perfomed on the right and left sides of the body separately
3. will not be effected by medication
4. can not be performed on cats

Answer 7

2. must be perfomed on the right and left sides of the body separately

Question 8

If a dog of normal hydration status is given a high sodium diet and the urine specific gravity is 1.008, it can be concluded that the kidneys are:
1. are appropriately concentrating the urine
2. appropriately diluting the urine
3. in failure
4. of unknown function based on this information

Answer 8

2. appropriately diluting the urine

Urine Specific Gravity range is: 1.000-1.060

Question 9

Blood chemistry analysis is performed on

1. Whole blood
2. Serum or plasma

Answer 9

2. Serum or plasma

Question 10

T/F: Alanine Transferase (ALT) elevation indicates possible liver cell damage.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

T/F: Urine sediment evaluation is best performed on oil objective (100x).

Answer 11

False
Best performed on 40x

Question 12

Name three parts of the Neurological Exam (such as performed in lab) and what each part evaluates. (5)
1. Maneuver:
Evaluates:
2…

Answer 12

1. Wheelbarrowing:
   - Evaluates patient’s ability to move solely on front legs or rear legs
2. Conscious Proprioception:
   - Tests patient’s coordination and patient’s awareness of their paw placement is
3. Myotatic:
   - Tests patient’s ability to have a reflex when (for example) the knee is tapped with a hammer
4. Pupillary Light Reflex:
   - Can be used evaluate toxin exposure and motor function of the eye
5. Withdrawal:
   - Assesses patient’s ability to feel pain from the pinch and withdrawal from it

Question 13

Answer 13

Giardia

Question 14

Answer 14

Nanophyetus
(Salmon parasite)

Question 15

Answer 15

Calcium oxalate dihydrate

Question 16

Answer 16

Triple phosphate crystals
or Struvite

Question 17

Answer 17

Waxy cast

Question 18

Answer 18

Ancylostoma caninum

Question 19

What each test parameter physiology evaluates (organ or organs):
1. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
2. Alkaline phosphatase (ALKP)
3. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
4. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
5. Creatinine (CREA)

Answer 19

1. Kidneys
2. Liver
3. Liver
4. Liver
5. Kidneys