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DLM(ASCP) EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 230 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|AGRADE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT,
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT, QUALITY MANAGEMENT)/DLM(ASCP)
EXAM PREPARATION/DLM(ASCP) EXAM PRACTICE
Question 1
Which laboratory department is primarily responsible for analyzing blood cell
counts and morphology?
A. Microbiology
B. Hematology
C. Chemistry
D. Immunology
Answer: B. Hematology
Rationale: Hematology studies blood cells and related disorders.
Question 2
Which anticoagulant tube is commonly used for complete blood count testing?
A. Red-top tube
B. Blue-top tube
C. Lavender-top tube
D. Green-top tube
Answer: C. Lavender-top tube
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Rationale: Lavender-top tubes contain EDTA used for hematology testing.
Question 3
Which blood cell type is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?
A. Platelets
B. Leukocytes
C. Erythrocytes
D. Neutrophils
Answer: C. Erythrocytes
Rationale: Red blood cells carry oxygen using hemoglobin.
Question 4
Which laboratory test measures average blood glucose over several months?
A. CBC
B. HbA1c
C. PT
D. ESR
Answer: B. HbA1c
Rationale: Hemoglobin A1c reflects long-term glucose control.
Question 5
Which microorganism classification includes bacteria?
A. Prokaryotes
B. Eukaryotes
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C. Fungi
D. Protozoa
Answer: A. Prokaryotes
Rationale: Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotic organisms.
Question 6
Which personal protective equipment is essential when handling blood
specimens?
A. Gloves
B. Ear plugs
C. Shoe covers only
D. Hair gel
Answer: A. Gloves
Rationale: Gloves reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Question 7
Which laboratory department performs culture and sensitivity testing?
A. Hematology
B. Chemistry
C. Microbiology
D. Serology
Answer: C. Microbiology
Rationale: Microbiology identifies infectious organisms and antibiotic
susceptibility.
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Question 8
Which test is commonly used to evaluate blood clotting time?
A. Troponin
B. Prothrombin time
C. Glucose tolerance test
D. Bilirubin
Answer: B. Prothrombin time
Rationale: PT evaluates the extrinsic clotting pathway.
Question 9
Which organization establishes laboratory safety standards in the United States?
A. OSHA
B. NASA
C. FEMA
D. CDC only
Answer: A. OSHA
Rationale: OSHA regulates workplace safety standards.
Question 10
Which specimen type is most commonly used for urinalysis?
A. Sputum
B. Cerebrospinal fluid
C. Midstream urine
D. Synovial fluid
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DLM(ASCP) EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 230 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|AGRADE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT,
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT, QUALITY MANAGEMENT)/DLM(ASCP)
EXAM PREPARATION/DLM(ASCP) EXAM PRACTICE
Question 1
Which laboratory department is primarily responsible for analyzing blood cell
counts and morphology?
A. Microbiology
B. Hematology
C. Chemistry
D. Immunology
Answer: B. Hematology
Rationale: Hematology studies blood cells and related disorders.
Question 2
Which anticoagulant tube is commonly used for complete blood count testing?
A. Red-top tube
B. Blue-top tube
C. Lavender-top tube
D. Green-top tube
Answer: C. Lavender-top tube
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Rationale: Lavender-top tubes contain EDTA used for hematology testing.
Question 3
Which blood cell type is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?
A. Platelets
B. Leukocytes
C. Erythrocytes
D. Neutrophils
Answer: C. Erythrocytes
Rationale: Red blood cells carry oxygen using hemoglobin.
Question 4
Which laboratory test measures average blood glucose over several months?
A. CBC
B. HbA1c
C. PT
D. ESR
Answer: B. HbA1c
Rationale: Hemoglobin A1c reflects long-term glucose control.
Question 5
Which microorganism classification includes bacteria?
A. Prokaryotes
B. Eukaryotes
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C. Fungi
D. Protozoa
Answer: A. Prokaryotes
Rationale: Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotic organisms.
Question 6
Which personal protective equipment is essential when handling blood
specimens?
A. Gloves
B. Ear plugs
C. Shoe covers only
D. Hair gel
Answer: A. Gloves
Rationale: Gloves reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Question 7
Which laboratory department performs culture and sensitivity testing?
A. Hematology
B. Chemistry
C. Microbiology
D. Serology
Answer: C. Microbiology
Rationale: Microbiology identifies infectious organisms and antibiotic
susceptibility.
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Question 8
Which test is commonly used to evaluate blood clotting time?
A. Troponin
B. Prothrombin time
C. Glucose tolerance test
D. Bilirubin
Answer: B. Prothrombin time
Rationale: PT evaluates the extrinsic clotting pathway.
Question 9
Which organization establishes laboratory safety standards in the United States?
A. OSHA
B. NASA
C. FEMA
D. CDC only
Answer: A. OSHA
Rationale: OSHA regulates workplace safety standards.
Question 10
Which specimen type is most commonly used for urinalysis?
A. Sputum
B. Cerebrospinal fluid
C. Midstream urine
D. Synovial fluid
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