7abcde. Blood Sampling

Open Ended

Describe a situation where understanding the limitations of test results is crucial in veterinary practice.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the safe transport of diagnostic samples?

• Appropriate packaging and labelling

• Preparation of specimens for transport

• Immediate freezing of all samples

• Complying with legislation regarding transport

Multiple Choice

What is the most important reason for complying with health and safety requirements when collecting and preparing diagnostic samples?

• To ensure the safety of both the patient and the handler

• To save time during the sampling process

• To reduce the cost of laboratory tests

• To avoid paperwork

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term 'Histopathology'?

• The study of body structures

• The study of the changes to tissue caused by disease

• The function of body structures

• The study of the microscopic structures of tissues

Open Ended

What is the veterinary nurse’s role with taking blood samples?

Open Ended

Why is it important to label laboratory samples immediately after collection?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT required information when labelling laboratory samples?

• Patient name

• Date of collection

• Type of preservative used

• Test result

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a requirement for packaging samples under the P650 instruction for UN3373 classification?

• Must be leak proof

• Must be able to withstand a 0.5m drop test

• Must use only paper envelopes

• No labeling required

Fill in the Blank

The process of hand washing before sample collection should take approximately ___ seconds.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement when packaging samples for postal shipping?

• Ensure the container is airtight, robust and moisture-proof

• Wrap the container in sufficient absorbent material

• Include the sender's name and address on the outer packaging

• Use a glass container for all samples

Multiple Select

Which of the following are necessary steps when preparing a sample for shipping, according to the guidelines?

• Wearing PPE

• Ensuring the sample is labelled

• Wrapping the container in bubble wrap

• Leaving paperwork outside the packaging

Open Ended

Explain the importance of using multiple layers (primary, secondary, tertiary) when packaging infectious samples for shipping.

Multiple Choice

What is a potential consequence of not fasting a patient before a biochemistry blood test?

• Increased risk of infection

• Lipaemic sample formation

• Decreased blood glucose levels

• Elevated neutrophil count

Fill in the Blank

A sample that appears cloudy and milky after centrifugation is called a ___ sample.

Open Ended

Describe strategies to minimize stress in animal patients prior to blood sampling and explain why this is important.

Multiple Choice

Which medication is administered for hypothyroidism during blood sample preparation?

• Thyroxine

• Trilostane

• Insulin

• Prednisolone

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors can influence the quality of a blood sample?

• Fear and stress of the animal

• Preparation of the collection site

• Time of day when sample is collected

• Type of animal being sampled

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to use the smallest size syringe possible when collecting blood samples.

Multiple Choice

Which blood tube should be used for collecting a sample for haematology tests?

• EDTA tube

• Plain/Serum gel tube

• Lithium Heparin tube

• Fluoride Oxalate tube

Fill in the Blank

The needle gauge that is becoming more popular than the 21G for blood sampling cats is ___

Multiple Select

Which veins can be used for blood sampling in both cats and dogs?

• Jugular vein

• Cephalic vein

• Marginal ear vein

• Lateral saphenous vein

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the preparation, collection, and transport of diagnostic samples, what is one key concept you learned that you think will be most useful in your future practice?