ASCP ASCP-MLT Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ASCP ASCP-MLT Online Questions & Answers

• Question 431:

  Glucagon and epinephrine promote glycogenolysis, conversion of glycogen to glucose, which increases plasma glucose.

  Cortisol along with glucagon increases gluconeogenesis, formation of glucose from noncarbohydrates which also raises plasma glucose concentration.

  Chem

  Which of the following hormones increases plasma glucose concentration by converting glycogen to glucose? Please select all correct answers

  A. Cortisol
  B. Glucagon
  C. Epinephrine
  B. Glucagon
  C. Epinephrine

• Question 432:

  Shigella and Salmonella are not found as normal flora in the gastrointestinal tract. Which of the following are not considered normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract:

  A. Lactobacillus
  B. Clostridium
  C. Peptostreptococcus
  D. Shigella
  D. Shigella

• Question 433:

  Limited to blood and body fluids visibly contaminated with blood

  A. Isolation
  B. Universal Precautions
  C. Transmission Precautions
  D. Pathogenic
  B. Universal Precautions

• Question 434:

  Neutrophils, lymphocytes and macrophage/ monocytes can be found in all types of body fluid differentials. Bronchial cells can be found only in bronchial washings and BAL specimens. Mesothelial cells are found only in serous body fluids including pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, and pericardial fluid.

  Select the specific cells listed below that can be found in all types of body fluid.

  A. Neutrophils
  B. Macrophage/monocytes
  C. Bronchial lining cells
  D. Mesothelial cells
  E. Lymphocytes
  A. Neutrophils
  B. Macrophage/monocytes
  E. Lymphocytes

• Question 435:

  Yellow stopper tubes are used for all of the following except:

  Question options:

  A. human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing
  B. paternity testing
  C. blood cultures
  D. lead testing
  D. lead testing

• Question 436:

  Heparin is the additive of choice for blood gas syringe collection as it has the least amount of interference with the blood gas analytes measured. Which of the following additives should be used for the collection of a sample for blood gas analysis:

  A. Sodium citrate
  B. EDTA
  C. Sodium oxalate
  D. Heparin
  D. Heparin

• Question 437:

  Estriol levels in conjunction with hCG and AFP can be obtained during pregnancy to:

  A. Assess the risk of Down's syndrome
  B. Assess fetomaternal function
  C. Assess for multiple gestations
  D. Assess for maternal diabetes mellitus
  A. Assess the risk of Down's syndrome

• Question 438:

  Basophilic stippling is strongly associated with lead poisoning the lead toxicity can affect the bone marrow; causing this phenomenon.

  Hematology

  What is a prominent morphologic feature of lead poisoning:

  A. Basophilic stippling
  B. Hypersegmentation
  C. Macrocytosis
  D. Target cell
  A. Basophilic stippling

• Question 439:

  The results of this PT and aPTT are in normal range. These results can be reported and are not indicative of the need to: order a mixing study or request a redraw.

  You have just performed stat PT and aPTT tests on your coagulation instrument. Your results are as follows:

  PT = 12 seconds (normal range 10-13 seconds)

  aPTT = 24 seconds (normal range 21-34 seconds)

  What would be your next step?

  A. Perform a mixing study
  B. Report the results
  C. Request a redraw of the specimen
  B. Report the results

• Question 440:

  Clostridium difficile is a gram-positive, anaerobic, spore-forming bacillus that produces a strong toxin. C difficile is a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis.

  Microbiology

  A recto-sigmoidoscopy revealed pseudomembranes in a patient with severe diarrhea following prolonged treatment with ampicillin. Which of the following organisms is MOST likely to be isolated?

  A. Bacteroides fragilis
  B. Clostridium botulinum
  C. Clostridium difficile
  D. Fusobacterium nucleatum
  E. Klebsiella oxytoca
  C. Clostridium difficile