Parasitology Exam Review Questions
with correct answers
The two parasitology concentration methods are designed to
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concentrate parasites into small volume of fluid and remove as much
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fecal material as possible. Both methods are based on:
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A: Centrifugal force between parasites and the solution
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B: Specific gravity between parasites and the solution
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C: Laminar flow between the parasites and the solution
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D: Variations between Ethyl acetate and Zinc sulfate solutions
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B: Specific gravity between parasites and the solution
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What are the three modes of transmission for parasitic infections?
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A: Ingestion, Contact, Vector
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B: Vector, Airborne, Ingestion
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C: Penetration, Contact, Vector
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D: Penetration, Vector, Ingestion
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D: Penetration, Vector, Ingestion
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How many stool samples should be collected when following the typical
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O & P Collection Protocol?
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A: 1 |
B: 2 |
C: 3
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D: 4 |
,C: 3|
What is the purpose of fixatives for the collection of stool samples:
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A: Enhance the motility of protozoan
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B: Identify protozoan trophs only
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C: Detect and identify protozoan trophs and cysts
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D: Identify protozoan cysts only
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C: Detect and identify protozoan trophs and cysts
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Which of the following characteristics is observed during the
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macroscopic examination of stool specimen
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A: Consistency
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B: Color
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C: Search for adult worms
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D: All of the above
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Which of these procedures is involved in the microscopic examination of
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stool specimens for parasites
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A: Performing a concentration technique
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B: Determining the specimen consistency
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C: Scan for intact worms
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D: Analyze sample for color
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A: Performing a concentration technique
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Which of the following is considered a human consequence of parasitic
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infections?
A: Mononucleosis
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B: Iron Deficiency Anemia
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C: Leukemia
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D: Granuloma
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,B: Iron Deficiency Anemia
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In the collection and transport of still specimens for parasites, which
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parasitic stage is most affect length of time from collection to
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examination?
A: Cysts
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B: Adult Larvae
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C: Trophozoits
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D: None are affected
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C: Trophozoits
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When using preservatives, what is the appropriate ratio of fixative to
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stool?
A: One part fixative to one part stool
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B: Two parts fixative to one part stool
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C: Three parts fixative to one part stool
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D: Four parts fixative to one part stool
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C: Three parts fixative to one part stool
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Which of the preservatives contains mercuric chloride?
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A: 10% Formalin
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B: PVA
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C: SAF
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D: MIF
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B: PVA
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Which technique is used to detect the eggs of Entrobius vermicularis?
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A: Duodenal aspirate
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B: Sigmoidoscopy
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, C: Cellophane tape prep
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D: Skin Nips
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C: Cellophane tape prep
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There are very few procedures considered STAT in parasitology. The
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most obvious situation would be:
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A: O & P examination for Glardiasis
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B: Urine sample for Trichomonas
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C: Blood films for Malaria
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D: Sputum sample for larvae
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C: Blood films for Malaria
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When analysis of blood smears for malaria are requested, what patient
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information should be obtained? | | |
A: Diet, Gender, Travel History
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B: Age, Gender, Fever Patterns
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C: Travel History, Antimalarial Medication, Date of Return to USA
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D: Fever Patterns, Dietary, Age
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C: Travel History, Antimalarial Medication, Date of Return to USA
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For suspected cases of blood parasites, what type of smear is best for
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the detection of parasites?
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A: Thick smear fixed with methanol
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B: Thick smear air dried 6 hours
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C: Thin smear fixed with methanol
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D: Thin smear air dried 6 hours
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B: Thick smear air dried 6 hours
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The characteristic that most clearly differentiates cysts of Iodamoeba
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Butschlii from other amebic cysts is (are):
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with correct answers
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
| | | | | | | |
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
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D: Penetration, Vector, Ingestion
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How many stool samples should be collected when following the typical
| | | | | | | | | | |
O & P Collection Protocol?
| | | |
A: 1 |
B: 2 |
C: 3
|
D: 4 |
,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
| | | |
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
| | | |
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
| | | |
A: Performing a concentration technique
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Which of the following is considered a human consequence of parasitic
| | | | | | | | | | |
infections?
A: Mononucleosis
|
B: Iron Deficiency Anemia
| | |
C: Leukemia
|
D: Granuloma
|
,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?
A: Cysts
|
B: Adult Larvae
| |
C: Trophozoits
|
D: None are affected
| | |
C: Trophozoits
|
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
| | | | | | |
C: Three parts fixative to one part stool
| | | | | | |
Which of the preservatives contains mercuric chloride?
| | | | | |
A: 10% Formalin
| |
B: PVA
|
C: SAF
|
D: MIF
|
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
| |
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
| | | | | |
B: Urine sample for Trichomonas
| | | |
C: Blood films for Malaria
| | | |
D: Sputum sample for larvae
| | | |
C: Blood films for Malaria
| | | |
When analysis of blood smears for malaria are requested, what patient
| | | | | | | | | | |
information should be obtained? | | |
A: Diet, Gender, Travel History
| | | |
B: Age, Gender, Fever Patterns
| | | |
C: Travel History, Antimalarial Medication, Date of Return to USA
| | | | | | | | |
D: Fever Patterns, Dietary, Age
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C: Travel History, Antimalarial Medication, Date of Return to USA
| | | | | | | | |
For suspected cases of blood parasites, what type of smear is best for
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
the detection of parasites?
| | |
A: Thick smear fixed with methanol
| | | | |
B: Thick smear air dried 6 hours
| | | | | |
C: Thin smear fixed with methanol
| | | | |
D: Thin smear air dried 6 hours
| | | | | |
B: Thick smear air dried 6 hours
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The characteristic that most clearly differentiates cysts of Iodamoeba
| | | | | | | | |
Butschlii from other amebic cysts is (are):
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