VTNE Exam Study Questions

The common name for an ascarid is A. whipworm B. bloodworm C. roundworm D. tapeworm Correct Answer: Roundworm Enteral bacteria are bacteria that A. are normal flora of the gi tract B. do not cause infections C. grow well on CNA agar plates D. are identified using the germ tube test Correct Answer: Are normal flora of rhe GI tract Which of the following pairs of electrolytes have an inverse relationship in the body; that is, when the level of one increases in the body, the level of the other decreases? A. Calcium and phosphorus B. sodium and calcium C. potassium and chloride D. sodium and potassium Correct Answer: Calcium and Phosphorus Which of the following is true about viral samples? A. they should be frozen to ensure stability B. they survive up to 3 weeks without refrigeration C. They are inherently unstable and must be submitted as soon as possible D. only naked virus samples can be shipped because they are very refractory Correct Answer: They survive up to 3 weeks without refrigeration Which antibody class is produced during the secondary immune response? A. IgM B. IgG C. IgA D. IgE Correct Answer: IgG