ASCP BOARD OF CERTIFICATION MLS
COMPUTER ADAPTIVE TESTING EXAM
REVIEW GRADED A+
Which parasite corresponds with the sandfly as its insect vector?
Correct Answer Leishmania spp.
This serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) scan most likely
represents which of the following disease states: Correct Answer
Multiple myeloma
The Lutheran b antigen (Lub) is a high incidence antigen. A
patient has developed an anti-Lub. All of the screening cells and
antibody identification panel cells are positive at AHG. What can
be used in testing so that the blood bank can determine if there
are other clinically significant antibodies present in this patient?
Correct Answer Dithiothreitol (DTT)
The image on the right is a representative field from a peripheral
blood smear. What would you expect to see on the automated
blood count? Correct Answer MCV increased, RDW increased
The trophozoite illustrated in the photograph is large, measuring
120 µm, representative of what might be observed in a stool
,specimen obtained from an immune-compromised patient with
low-grade diarrhea. Select from the multiple choice responses to
derive a presumptive identification. Correct Answer Balantidium
coli
All of the following statements are characteristic of the role of C-
reactive protein (CRP) except? Correct Answer Binds with factor
H to initiate alternate complement pathway.
Louisa is a healthy 24-year-old woman that wants to donate blood
today. Her hemoglobin, temperature, blood pressure, and pulse
are all within the acceptable limits for donating. She's in good
health and not taking any medications. She recently divorced her
spouse who was a hemophiliac that regularly received factor
concentrates. Can Louisa donate blood today? Correct Answer
Maybe, depending on Louisa's last sexual contact with her ex-
spouse.
Which white blood cell population would have the MOST side
scatter when analyzed using flow cytometry? Correct Answer
Granulocytes
A patient is suspected of having Cushing's syndrome. His doctor
is ordering a cortisol level. Which of the following are true about
the diurnal variation of cortisol levels in blood? Correct Answer
Cortisol levels are higher in the morning
, This suspicious form, found in stool, measures 10 µm. What is the
identification? Correct Answer Endolimax nana trophozoite
Which of these methods measures fetal hemoglobin or D positive
red cells or both to evaluate fetomaternal hemorrhage? Correct
Answer Flow cytometry
Which of the following is NOT considered necessary for making a
diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH)? Correct Answer A
positive family history
The "recognition unit" of the classical complement pathway refers
to which of the following? Correct Answer C1q
Which of the following hormones is mainly responsible for the
entry of glucose into the cell for energy production? Correct
Answer Insulin
In the upper photograph is a short, thin, thread-like adult worm. In
the lower photograph is show the scolex of this worm, with a
protruding armed scolex and a row of hooklets. Also known as the
"dwarf tapeworm", what is this cestode that commonly infects
children? Correct Answer Hymenolepis nana
Which of following descriptors would apply to the bone marrow
displayed in the image to the right? Correct Answer High myeloid
COMPUTER ADAPTIVE TESTING EXAM
REVIEW GRADED A+
Which parasite corresponds with the sandfly as its insect vector?
Correct Answer Leishmania spp.
This serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) scan most likely
represents which of the following disease states: Correct Answer
Multiple myeloma
The Lutheran b antigen (Lub) is a high incidence antigen. A
patient has developed an anti-Lub. All of the screening cells and
antibody identification panel cells are positive at AHG. What can
be used in testing so that the blood bank can determine if there
are other clinically significant antibodies present in this patient?
Correct Answer Dithiothreitol (DTT)
The image on the right is a representative field from a peripheral
blood smear. What would you expect to see on the automated
blood count? Correct Answer MCV increased, RDW increased
The trophozoite illustrated in the photograph is large, measuring
120 µm, representative of what might be observed in a stool
,specimen obtained from an immune-compromised patient with
low-grade diarrhea. Select from the multiple choice responses to
derive a presumptive identification. Correct Answer Balantidium
coli
All of the following statements are characteristic of the role of C-
reactive protein (CRP) except? Correct Answer Binds with factor
H to initiate alternate complement pathway.
Louisa is a healthy 24-year-old woman that wants to donate blood
today. Her hemoglobin, temperature, blood pressure, and pulse
are all within the acceptable limits for donating. She's in good
health and not taking any medications. She recently divorced her
spouse who was a hemophiliac that regularly received factor
concentrates. Can Louisa donate blood today? Correct Answer
Maybe, depending on Louisa's last sexual contact with her ex-
spouse.
Which white blood cell population would have the MOST side
scatter when analyzed using flow cytometry? Correct Answer
Granulocytes
A patient is suspected of having Cushing's syndrome. His doctor
is ordering a cortisol level. Which of the following are true about
the diurnal variation of cortisol levels in blood? Correct Answer
Cortisol levels are higher in the morning
, This suspicious form, found in stool, measures 10 µm. What is the
identification? Correct Answer Endolimax nana trophozoite
Which of these methods measures fetal hemoglobin or D positive
red cells or both to evaluate fetomaternal hemorrhage? Correct
Answer Flow cytometry
Which of the following is NOT considered necessary for making a
diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH)? Correct Answer A
positive family history
The "recognition unit" of the classical complement pathway refers
to which of the following? Correct Answer C1q
Which of the following hormones is mainly responsible for the
entry of glucose into the cell for energy production? Correct
Answer Insulin
In the upper photograph is a short, thin, thread-like adult worm. In
the lower photograph is show the scolex of this worm, with a
protruding armed scolex and a row of hooklets. Also known as the
"dwarf tapeworm", what is this cestode that commonly infects
children? Correct Answer Hymenolepis nana
Which of following descriptors would apply to the bone marrow
displayed in the image to the right? Correct Answer High myeloid
