ASCP ASCP-MLT Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ASCP ASCP-MLT Online Questions & Answers

• Question 321:

  Fibers can be mistaken for casts on occasion, especially hyaline casts. Fibers, however, are usually thinner and appear less uniform in structure than casts do.

  Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids

  Which of the following artifacts may be mistaken for casts?

  A. Air bubbles
  B. Fibers
  C. Coverslip scratches
  D. Talc particles
  B. Fibers

• Question 322:

  A laboratory scientist is preparing a chemical reagent for testing and accidentally spills the chemical on the counter. How is this contamination taken care of?

  A. The laboratory scientist must consult with their supervisor on the proper way to clean the spill.
  B. The laboratory scientist can ask a co-worker to assist in the cleanup of the spill.
  C. The laboratory scientist can just wipe the spill with saline and throw the towel in the garbage.
  D. The laboratory scientist needs to consult with the safety data sheets (SDSs).
  D. The laboratory scientist needs to consult with the safety data sheets (SDSs).

• Question 323:

  % concentration (expressed as a proportion or ratio) x volume needed = mass of reagent to use So... 10% (w/v) solution of sodium hydroxide x 200 mL needed = 20 grams of sodium hydroxide How many grams of sodium hydroxide are required to prepare a 200 ml solution of a 10% (weight per volume) solution? (Atomic weights: Na = 23; 0 = 16; H = 1)

  A. 4g
  B. 10g
  C. 20g
  D. 40 g
  E. 80 g
  C. 20g

• Question 324:

  A beam splitter is employed in a dual beam spectrophotometer.

  Which of the following is not a component of a basic single beam spectrophotometer:

  A. Beam splitter
  B. Cuvette
  C. Prism
  D. Light source
  A. Beam splitter

• Question 325:

  The division of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of foods, drugs, biological products, medical devices, and cosmetics is:

  A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
  B. the Joint Commission
  C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  D. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
  C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Question 326:

  The laboratory uses flammable chemicals for processing and staining patient specimens. One type of chemical used is ethanol. What is the proper way to store this chemical in the laboratory?

  A. On the shelf with other hazardous chemicals
  B. Under the sink in the laboratory
  C. In a flame-resistant cabinet
  D. In the back of the fume hood
  C. In a flame-resistant cabinet

• Question 327:

  1 SD = 68.3%, 2 SD = 95.5%, 3 SD = 99.7

  As defined by a Gaussian distribution curve, what percentage of values would be expected to fall within two standard deviations of the mean:

  

  A. 75%
  B. 85%
  C. 95%
  D. 100%
  C. 95%

• Question 328:

  Elevation in conjugated bilirubin is most likely to be found in which of the following conditions:

  A. Transfusion reactions
  B. Erythroblastosis fetalis
  C. Cirrhosis of the liver
  D. Biliary obstruction
  D. Biliary obstruction

• Question 329:

  The tube of choice for trace metal analysis is:

  A. red
  B. royal blue
  C. gold
  D. light blue
  B. royal blue

• Question 330:

  All of the following tubes contain separation gel except: Question options:

  A. gold
  B. green
  C. light green or green-gray
  D. red/gray
  B. green