Zoonosis
Laboratory Procedures
OSHA
Lab Safety
General Lab
100
What is zoonosis?
A disease or parasite that can be transmitted from animal to human.
100
What is the role of a vet tech in the lab setting?
To generate lab tests results in an efficient and timely manner for the DVM to use for interpretation.
100
what does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
100
Name one personal protection device.
Lab coats, gowns, face shields, goggles, masks, gloves, ear plugs
100
What is an autoclave?
An instrument used to sterilize materials using steam under pressure.
200
Name two types of people who would be at risk of getting rabies.
Vets, techs and kennel staff, animal handlers, wildlife workers, laboratory workers and international travelers
200
Name a pro and a con to sending lab work out to a reference lab.
Pro: accuracy, quality control, cost effective Con: time, mislabeled tubes, mishandled samples
200
Where is the MSDS located for the vet tech program?
rm 112
200
How much does an animal have to weigh to ask for help with lifting?
40#
200
What is pH?
It expresses the degree of alkalinity or acidity of a solution.
300
What zoonotic disease is a fungus that is found in river valleys and is an inhaled spore?
Blastomycosis
300
Why is important for a vet tech to be well educated in their lab skills?
The DVM will be using the techs results to diagnose or treat a patient.
300
What does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheet
300
Name one volumetric glassware.
Volumetric flask Graduated cylinder Pipette
400
Name three people who are at risk of getting leptospirosis.
-farmers -sewer workers -miners -dairy workers -campers, swimmers and sportsmen -veterinary staff
400
Name three ideal characteristics of a lab.
-well ventilated -low traffic -a sink -storage space -electrical supply -plus or minus the internet
400
What is OSHAs mission?
To assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards.
400
What is the capping method that is used for needles and where do they get disposed of?
One handed capping Sharps containers
400
What does a refractometer measure?
It's used to measure SG or protein concentration
500
Name all of the Rabies free countries.
Australia Hawaii The UK:England, Scotland, Wales Ireland Iceland Antarctica
500
What laboratory equipment is a necessity in a veterinary lab setting?
Microscope, centrifuge and refractometer
500
What are three hazards that can be found in the work place?
- harmful physical standards : noise, heat, radiation, needle sticks - infectious agents: zoonotic diseases, bacterial, fungal, parasitic - hazardous substances : chemicals and gases
500
What is a nosocomial infection?
A new infection acquired by patients while in the veterinary facility.
500
What is supernatant?
The fluid on top after a sample has been centrifuged.
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