The two parasitology concentration methods are designed to concentrate
parasites into small volume of fluid and remove as much fecal material as
possible. Both methods are based on:
A: Centrifugal force between parasites and the solution
B: Specific gravity between parasites and the solution
C: Laminar flow between the parasites and the solution
D: Variations between Ethyl acetate and Zinc sulfate solutions Answer - B:
Specific gravity between parasites and the solution
What are the three modes of transmission for parasitic infections?
A: Ingestion, Contact, Vector
B: Vector, Airborne, Ingestion
C: Penetration, Contact, Vector
D: Penetration, Vector, Ingestion Answer - D: Penetration, Vector, Ingestion
How many stool samples should be collected when following the typical O & P
Collection Protocol?
A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 4 Answer - C: 3
What is the purpose of fixatives for the collection of stool samples:
,A: Enhance the motility of protozoan
B: Identify protozoan trophs only
C: Detect and identify protozoan trophs and cysts
D: Identify protozoan cysts only Answer - C: Detect and identify protozoan
trophs and cysts
Which of the following characteristics is observed during the macroscopic
examination of stool specimen
A: Consistency
B: Color
C: Search for adult worms Answer - D: All of the above
Which of these procedures is involved in the microscopic examination of stool
specimens for parasites
A: Performing a concentration technique
B: Determining the specimen consistency
C: Scan for intact worms
D: Analyze sample for color Answer - A: Performing a concentration technique
Which of the following is considered a human consequence of parasitic
infections?
A: Mononucleosis
B: Iron Deficiency Anemia
C: Leukemia
D: Granuloma Answer - B: Iron Deficiency Anemia
In the collection and transport of still specimens for parasites, which parasitic
stage is most affect length of time from collection to examination?
When using preservatives, what is the appropriate ratio of fixative to stool?
A: One part fixative to one part stool
B: Two parts fixative to one part stool
C: Three parts fixative to one part stool
D: Four parts fixative to one part stool Answer - C: Three parts fixative to one
part stool
Which of the preservatives contains mercuric chloride?
A: 10% Formalin
B: PVA
C: SAF
D: MIF Answer - B: PVA
Which technique is used to detect the eggs of Entrobius vermicularis?
A: Duodenal aspirate
B: Sigmoidoscopy
C: Cellophane tape prep
D: Skin Nips Answer - C: Cellophane tape prep
There are very few procedures considered STAT in parasitology. The most
obvious situation would be:
A: O & P examination for Glardiasis
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