CVA Laboratory Techniques & Diagnostic Procedures 4

Question 1

A dog's blood glucose is 320 mg/dL. This finding is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus

Answer

Addison's disease

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Hypoglycemia

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Normal postprandial value

Question 2

Which stain is used to identify Mycobacterium species (acid-fast bacteria)?

Accepted Answer

Ziehl-Neelsen (acid-fast) stain

Answer

Gram stain

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Diff-Quik

Answer

PAS stain

Question 3

When centrifuging a blood sample, the buffy coat layer located between the red blood cells and plasma primarily contains:

Accepted Answer

White blood cells and platelets

Answer

Only red blood cells

Answer

Serum proteins

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Plasma electrolytes

Question 4

A vaginal cytology smear from a dog showing predominantly cornified (anuclear) squamous epithelial cells indicates:

Accepted Answer

Estrus (standing heat)

Answer

Anestrus

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Proestrus

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Diestrus

Question 5

Which parameter is NOT typically measured in a standard complete blood count (CBC)?

Accepted Answer

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

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Red blood cell count

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White blood cell count

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Hemoglobin concentration

Question 6

What is the proper handling of a blood smear immediately after spreading it on a slide?

Accepted Answer

Allow it to air dry completely before staining

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Immediately place it in fixative while still wet

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Refrigerate it before staining

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Cover it with a coverslip right away

Question 7

A urine pH of 5.0 in a dog on a high-protein diet is considered:

Accepted Answer

Normal and expected

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Abnormally alkaline

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Indicative of urinary infection

Answer

A sign of kidney failure