VA - 4.01

To properly calibrate the refractometer, the veterinary assistant uses:

• distilled water.

• tap water.

Which procedure involves transferring a small amount of the fecal sample onto the microscope slide?

• Fecal float

• Fecal smear

A microscope slide should first be viewed at the ______________ objective.

• highest

• lowest

A piece of medical equipment used for basic testing procedures and diagnosing problems is the:

• centrifuge.

• microscope.

When checking for the morphology of blood cells, it is best to use:

• a blood smear.

• blood chemistry analyzers.

Blood collection tubes that are sterile or do not contain anticoagulant but have a gel separator are:

• red topped.

• lavender topped.

Blood collection tubes that contain EDTA as the anticoagulant are:

• gray-top.

• lavender-top.

When viewing the refractometer, the veterinary assistant should:

• shake it gently.

• hold it to the light.

The basic care and covering of the microscope when it is not in use is the primary role of the:

• veterinarian

• veterinary assistant.

The smaller tubes used in a centrifuge are:

• red topped.

• microhematocrit.