Quiz 4, Week 5- Sample Collection/Preparation & Restraint and Handling of Animals

If a pet is stressed, it should be pushed to interact to overcome its fear.

False

Which technique is useful for collecting samples from firm lesions that yield few cells?

Scraping

What category of sample collection is represented by a Tzanck preparation?

Imprint

The fine-needle biopsy (FNB) is favored for what advantage?

Avoids superficial contamination

What is a common disadvantage of the scraping method for cytology sample collection?

Collects only superficial samples

Continuous observation of the patient’s behavior is crucial during a veterinary visit.

True

What is most often used to moisten swabs in order to minimize cell damage when collecting swab samples?

Saline

Which of the following is NOT a common centesis procedure?

Venocentesis

When performing a punch biopsy, what size punch typically requires no sutures?

4mm

What is the correct procedure when making tissue imprints from surgery or necropsy for cytologic evaluation?

Blot the tissue with absorbent material, then touch the slide to the blotted surface

Imprints or impression smears are useful because they are:

Easy to collect and require minimal restraint

It is unnecessary to consider the animal's perspective during treatment

False

Animals only experience fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in the veterinary hospital, not at home.

False

Which type of stain is commonly used in cytology due to its practicality and ability to provide sufficient nuclear detail?

Romanowsky-type stain

How should veterinary personnel respond if an animal's body language indicates stress during a procedure?

Reevaluate and potentially modify the treatment plan.

Comfortable and nonslip surfaces are important only for older animals.

False

How should equipment and the examination environment be prepared for a veterinary visit?

All equipment should be ready and cleaned in the room beforehand.

What method is often used when fluid samples cannot be concentrated by centrifugation?

Line smear

Why should patient contact with others be minimized in a veterinary facility?

To reduce stress and prevent anxiety.

When preparing a slide using a swab sample, which of the following techniques should be followed to minimize cell damage?

Roll the swab gently along the flat surface of a clean glass slide

What is the recommended leash system for safely walking dogs in a veterinary hospital?

Double leash system.

Which method is NOT appropriate for moving a dog through the hospital?

Dragging the dog by the neck.

How should a technician approach a patient initially?

From an angle from the side, with indirect gazing.

Which behavior suggests a cat is relaxed when in a carrier?

Rubbing cheeks on the carrier door.

Safe and appropriate restraint is crucial for protecting not only the patient but also the veterinary staff.

True

What is the maximum size of the needle typically used for fine-needle aspiration in cytology?

21-gauge

All animals should be treated the same way regardless of their emotional state when they enter a veterinary facility.

False

What is the purpose of moistening a swab with sterile isotonic fluid before sample collection?

To minimize cell damage during collection

In addition to plain sterile tubes, fluid samples are generally aliquoted into a tube that contains what type of anticoagulant?

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)

What is the preferred fixative for most cytology specimens?

Formalin