Question 1

Semen specimens should be processed for analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Immediately on receipt in the laboratory 
B)  Before complete liquefaction 
C)  After complete liquefaction 
D)  1 hour after arriving in the laboratory 
A)  Immediately on receipt in the laboratory 
B)  Before complete liquefaction 
C)  After complete liquefaction 
D)  1 hour after arriving in the laboratory C

Question 2

When using Kruger's strict morphology criteria,the normal value is greater than:

Accepted Answer

A)  14% normal forms 
B)  25% normal forms 
C)  30% normal forms 
D)  55% normal forms 
A)  14% normal forms 
B)  25% normal forms 
C)  30% normal forms 
D)  55% normal forms A

Question 3

When using routine morphology criteria,the normal value is greater than:

Accepted Answer

A)  15% normal forms 
B)  30% normal forms 
C)  50% normal forms 
D)  70% normal forms 
A)  15% normal forms 
B)  30% normal forms 
C)  50% normal forms 
D)  70% normal forms B

Question 4

Where there is a lack of prostatic fluid,all of the following chemicals are decreased in the semen except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha-glucosidase 
B)  Zinc 
C)  Citrate 
D)  Acid phosphatase 
A)  Alpha-glucosidase 
B)  Zinc 
C)  Citrate 
D)  Acid phosphatase

Question 5

The World Health Organization has standardized the performance and reporting of semen analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Semen analysis on postvasectomy patients should be performed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Within 1 week postvasectomy 
B)  1 month postvasectomy 
C)  Until two consecutive monthly specimens show no sperm 
D)  Until two consecutive monthly specimens show no viable sperm 
A)  Within 1 week postvasectomy 
B)  1 month postvasectomy 
C)  Until two consecutive monthly specimens show no sperm 
D)  Until two consecutive monthly specimens show no viable sperm

Question 7

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis:
  
-Based on the information provided,what is the primary underlying cause of the abnormal parameters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased fructose 
B)  Antisperm antibodies 
C)  Decreased prostatic fluid 
D)  Infection 
A)  Decreased fructose 
B)  Antisperm antibodies 
C)  Decreased prostatic fluid 
D)  Infection

Question 8

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis:
  
-Based on the information provided,what is the most probable cause of the abnormal results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased spermatogenesis 
B)  Decreased fructose 
C)  Incomplete specimen 
D)  Collection in a condom 
A)  Decreased spermatogenesis 
B)  Decreased fructose 
C)  Incomplete specimen 
D)  Collection in a condom

Question 9

The immunobead test will differentiate between antisperm antibodies directed against the sperm head and tail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis:
  
-Based on the information provided,which abnormal parameter is affecting the viscosity?

Accepted Answer

A)  pH 
B)  Motility 
C)  Morphology 
D)  Concentration 
A)  pH 
B)  Motility 
C)  Morphology 
D)  Concentration

Question 11

Before analysis,semen specimens should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Refrigerated 
B)  Incubated at 56℃ 
C)  Allowed to completely liquefy 
D)  Centrifuged 
A)  Refrigerated 
B)  Incubated at 56℃ 
C)  Allowed to completely liquefy 
D)  Centrifuged

Question 12

Antisperm antibodies are produced by both males and females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An increased amount of prostatic fluid in a semen specimen will:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower the pH 
B)  Raise the pH 
C)  Increase the motility 
D)  Decrease the motility 
A)  Lower the pH 
B)  Raise the pH 
C)  Increase the motility 
D)  Decrease the motility

Question 14

Yellow color in a semen specimen may be caused by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Urine 
B)  Preservation at room temperature 
C)  Medications 
D)  Prolonged abstinence 
A)  Urine 
B)  Preservation at room temperature 
C)  Medications 
D)  Prolonged abstinence

Question 15

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis:
  
-Based on the information provided,what is the sperm count for this specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)  7.5 million/mL 
B)  10 million/mL 
C)  12.5 million/mL 
D)  20 million/mL 
A)  7.5 million/mL 
B)  10 million/mL 
C)  12.5 million/mL 
D)  20 million/mL

Question 16

When an abnormally low sperm count is encountered in a fertility examination,the follow-up test of choice is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Male agglutination studies 
B)  Semen fructose level 
C)  Female agglutination studies 
D)  Eosin-nigrosin stain 
A)  Male agglutination studies 
B)  Semen fructose level 
C)  Female agglutination studies 
D)  Eosin-nigrosin stain

Question 17

Matching
Select the area of the male reproductive system that performs the following functions:
-Propels sperm through the urethra

Accepted Answer

A) Prostate 
B) Bulbourethral glands 
C) Seminal vessels 
D) Epididymis 
A) Prostate 
B) Bulbourethral glands 
C) Seminal vessels 
D) Epididymis

Question 18

Matching
Select the area of the male reproductive system that performs the following functions:
-Neutralized vaginal acidity

Accepted Answer

A) Prostate 
B) Bulbourethral glands 
C) Seminal vessels 
D) Epididymis 
A) Prostate 
B) Bulbourethral glands 
C) Seminal vessels 
D) Epididymis

Question 19

Abnormal sperm morphology is determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Head and tail morphology and size 
B)  Head size and shape 
C)  Tail presence and appearance 
D)  Staining reactions 
A)  Head and tail morphology and size 
B)  Head size and shape 
C)  Tail presence and appearance 
D)  Staining reactions

Question 20

Normal semen analyses accompanied by continued infertility would most probably be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Male antisperm antibodies 
B)  Female antisperm antibodies 
C)  Decreased fructose 
D)  Increased acid phosphatase 
A)  Male antisperm antibodies 
B)  Female antisperm antibodies 
C)  Decreased fructose 
D)  Increased acid phosphatase

Semen specimens should be processed for analysis:

When using Kruger's strict morphology criteria,the normal value is greater than:

When using routine morphology criteria,the normal value is greater than:

Where there is a lack of prostatic fluid,all of the following chemicals are decreased in the semen except:

The World Health Organization has standardized the performance and reporting of semen analysis.

Semen analysis on postvasectomy patients should be performed:

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,what is the primary underlying cause of the abnormal parameters?

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,what is the most probable cause of the abnormal results?

The immunobead test will differentiate between antisperm antibodies directed against the sperm head and tail.

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,which abnormal parameter is affecting the viscosity?

Before analysis,semen specimens should be:

Antisperm antibodies are produced by both males and females.

An increased amount of prostatic fluid in a semen specimen will:

Yellow color in a semen specimen may be caused by all of the following except:

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,what is the sperm count for this specimen?

When an abnormally low sperm count is encountered in a fertility examination,the follow-up test of choice is:

Matching Select the area of the male reproductive system that performs the following functions: -Propels sperm through the urethra

Matching Select the area of the male reproductive system that performs the following functions: -Neutralized vaginal acidity

Abnormal sperm morphology is determined by:

Normal semen analyses accompanied by continued infertility would most probably be caused by:

Safety and Quality Assessment

Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Physical Examination of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Synovial Fluid

Serous Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Fecal Analysis

Vaginal Secretions

Filters

Exam 10: Semen

Semen specimens should be processed for analysis:

When using Kruger's strict morphology criteria,the normal value is greater than:

When using routine morphology criteria,the normal value is greater than:

Where there is a lack of prostatic fluid,all of the following chemicals are decreased in the semen except:

The World Health Organization has standardized the performance and reporting of semen analysis.

Semen analysis on postvasectomy patients should be performed:

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,what is the primary underlying cause of the abnormal parameters?

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,what is the most probable cause of the abnormal results?

The immunobead test will differentiate between antisperm antibodies directed against the sperm head and tail.

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,which abnormal parameter is affecting the viscosity?

Before analysis,semen specimens should be:

Antisperm antibodies are produced by both males and females.

An increased amount of prostatic fluid in a semen specimen will:

Yellow color in a semen specimen may be caused by all of the following except:

The following results were obtained on a semen analysis: -Based on the information provided,what is the sperm count for this specimen?

When an abnormally low sperm count is encountered in a fertility examination,the follow-up test of choice is:

Matching Select the area of the male reproductive system that performs the following functions: -Propels sperm through the urethra

Matching Select the area of the male reproductive system that performs the following functions: -Neutralized vaginal acidity

Abnormal sperm morphology is determined by:

Normal semen analyses accompanied by continued infertility would most probably be caused by:

Safety and Quality Assessment

Introduction to Urinalysis

Renal Function

Physical Examination of Urine

Chemical Examination of Urine

Microscopic Examination of Urine

Renal Disease

Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Synovial Fluid

Serous Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Fecal Analysis

Vaginal Secretions

Filters