Lab equipment
Urinalysis
Hematology
Derm terms
Parasites
100

Which device measures how much light is bent around a substance?

Refractometer

100
Which procedure involves inserting a needle into the bladder to obtain a sample of urine?

Cystocentesis

100

What is the preferred site for venipuncture when large amounts of blood are needed?

Jugular
100

Which mite is considered normal skin fauna in most mammals?

Demodex
100

How many intermediate hosts does dipylidium caninum have?

One - the mosquito 
200

Which blood tube anticoagulant is preferred for routine hematologic studies because it preserves cell morphology?

EDTA

200

What urine collection method is the most contaminated?

Table top/floor collection

200

What is the most common inherited coagulation disorder of domestic animals?

Von Willebrand disease

200

What organism causes sarcoptic mange?

S. scabiei or scabies 

200
To which group of parasites does dirofilaria imminits belong?

Nematodes

300

What laboratory device is used for the separation of substances?

The centrifuge
300

What breed of dog excretes an excess of uric acid due to their unique physiology? 

The dalmatian 
300
From what cell are platelets derived?
Megakaryocytes
300

Which procedure involves placing a clean microscope slide on a lesion located on a patient's body?

Impression

300

What is the common name for trichuris vulpis?

Whipworm
400

What blood machine analyzes the components of blood related to a patient's organ function?

The chemistry analyzer

400

What are the four parts of the gross examination of urine?

Color, clarity, odor and foam

400
What term is used to describe plasma that appears yellow tinged?

Icteric

400

Which stain is the primary differential stain used in microbiology testing? 

Gram
400

Which term describes a host that harbors the adult, reproductive stage of a parasite?

Definitive
500

A laboratory safety policy is mandated by who?

Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

500

How much urine do dogs and cats produce in a 24 hour period?

10 - 20 mL/per pound

500
Which leukocyte type is sometimes referred to as a polymorphonuclear cell?

Segmented neutrophil

500

Which feature most differentiates sucking from biting lice?

Shape of mouthpart
500

What is the intermediate host of dipylidium caninum?

The flea