https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/599/faeces-collection-amp-testsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/599/faeces-collection-amp-testsMon, 20 Apr 2009 13:02:50 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:1040045e-4d88-429e-9d3f-09940c881a4fArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/599/faeces-collection-amp-tests#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 1:02:50 PM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Why should a faecal sample be stored with care, and not for an undue length of time? </li> <li>What is the most suitable type of receptacle for the collection of a faecal sample? </li> <li>Why should a faecal sample container ideally be filled to the top? </li> <li>What points of interest should be noted on a visual examination of faecal matter? </li> <li>What is the most probable cause of haematochezia (frank blood) in faeces? </li> <li>What is meant by occult blood? </li> <li>Why must an animal be fed a meat-free diet for 3 days prior to the collection of a faecal sample for occult blood testing? </li> <li>What is the name of the brown-orange bile pigment found in faeces? </li> <li>What is melaena? </li> <li>What is the name of the counting chamber used to assess the quantity of worm eggs in faeces? </li> <li>Why are faecal flotation tests such as the McMaster technique and Ovassay method useless when looking for tapeworm ova? </li> <li>You are asked to examine some faecal smears; what stains would you use and why? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>