Vet Assisting Obj. 4.01 - Lab Sample Collection

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

• centrifuge.

• refractometer.

• microscope.

• blood chemistry analyzer.

Blood collection tubes that contain EDTA as the anticoagulant are:

• red-top.

• gray-top.

• lavender-top.

• tiger stripe top.

The smaller tubes used in a centrifuge are:

• red topped.

• microhematocrit.

• yellow topped.

• standard small.

To properly calibrate the refractometer, the veterinary assistant uses:

• distilled water.

• tap water.

• spring water.

• rubbing alcohol.

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

• veterinarian.

• veterinary assistant.

• custodian.

• manufacturer.

When viewing the refractometer, the veterinary assistant should:

• shake it gently.

• swirl it from side to side.

• keep it in the dark.

• hold it to the light.

Blood chemistry analyzers may use:

• water only.

• serum.

• feces.

• electrolytes.

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

• Fecal float

• Gross observation

• Fecal smear

• Obtaining a sample

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

• highest

• middle

• lowest

• oil-immersion

Which describes collecting urine as the animal is urinating midstream?

• Catheterization

• Cystocentesis

• Seriological test

• Voided sample