MLPAO MLA/T UPDATED Actual Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the best example of homeostasis? a) Sexual reproduction b)
Growth c) Regulation of body temperature d) Growth of hair under the arms e) Storage of
food in the form of fat - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Regulation of body temperature
The concentration of physiological saline is: 1 a) 5.0% b) 7.0% c) 8.5% d) 0.85% e) 0.7% -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) 0.85%
Which of the following pipettes is the most accurate? a) Serological pipette b) Mohr pipette
c) Volumetric pipette d) Pasteur pipette e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c)
Volumetric pipette
Hypersecretion of insulin would result in: a) Weak and brittle bone b) Diabetes c)
Hyperglycemia d) Glucosuria e) Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e)
Hypoglycemia
Deoxygenated blood is pumped into the: a) Systemic circulation b) Pulmonary circulation c)
Lymphatic system d) Coronary sinus e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b)
Pulmonary circulation
The semi-lunar valve: a) Are located in between the Rt. Atrium and ventricles b) Occur in the
carotid sinus c) Open to allow blood to leave the ventricles d) Two of the preceding e) None
of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Open to allow blood to leave the ventricles
After pulmonary circulation, the blood is received by: a) Right atrium b) Left atrium c) Left
ventricle d) Right ventricle e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b) Left atrium
When you have a STAT request, you should perform the test: a) As soon as possible b)
Immediately c) Until all the specimens arrive d) After your break e) 2 hours after specimens
arrive - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b) Immediately
If you use a "To Contain" pipette, you should: a) Blow out the last drop b) Let the last drop
stay in the micropipette c) Rinse it to make sure all of the content is delivered d) Use as a
,normal pipette e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Rinse it to make sure all
of the content is delivered
The valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle is: a) Mitral valve b)
Tricuspid valve c) Semi lunar valve d) Aortic valve e) None of the above - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔b) Tricuspid valve
The electrical conductivity of distilled or deionized water is: a) High b) Normal c) Low d)
Same as 0.85% saline e) Same as tap water - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Low
In order to deliver the total volume from the pipette which has a frosted ring near the colour
code, you will: a) Rinse the pipette b) Let the last drop remain c) Stop before the 9 mark d)
Blow out the last drop e) Ask for assistance - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) Blow out the last
drop
Which of the following tests are eligible for stat recording: a) CSF for microbiology b)
BHCG for suspected ectopic pregnancy c) Blood gasses d) Lipid assessment e) AB and C are
correct - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) AB and C are correct
Which of the following is not a cardiac enzyme? a) Creatin Phosphokinase b) Aspartate
aminotransferase c) Lactic Dehydrogenase d) Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase e)
Alkaline phosphatase - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Alkaline phosphatase
VMA is used to test for: a) Carbohydrates metabolism b) Epinephrin metabolism c) Fat
metabolism d) Pulmonary function e) Cardiac enzymes - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b)
Epinephrin metabolism
Which of the following has valves? a) Arteries b) Arterioles c) Capillaries d) Veins e) All of
the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) Veins
The specimen we commonly use for 17-ketosteroid test is:a) Clean catch mid-stream urine b)
Plasma c) Whole body d) 24 hour urine e) Stool - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) 24 hour
urine
,Xylose tolerance test is primarily tested for: a) Insulin levels b) Absorption ability of the
small intestine c) Digestive enzyme levels d) Heart condition e) Porphine levels - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔b) Absorption ability of the small intestine
Which of the following could not be considered as a source of error in microhematocrit tests?
a) Hemolysed specimen b) Hemoconcentrated specimen c) Overfilling of the capillary tube d)
Including the buffy coat for the red cell column reading e) None or the above - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔e) None or the above
The normal life span of erythrocyte is: a) 48 hrs. b) 90 days c) 120 days d) ½ year e) 14 days
- CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) 120 days
Leaving the urine for prolonged time will increase: a) Bacteria b) Urobilinogen c) Nitrite d)
pH e) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) All of the above
Hemoconcentration can be caused by: a) Tourniquet which is left on the patient too long b) A
rolling vein c) Antiseptic is not dried d) A small gauge number needle e) Two of the
proceeding - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Two of the proceeding
Whole blood is defibrinated by: a) EDTA b) Heparin c) Sodium citrate d) Acetic acid e) Glass
beads - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Glass beads
The basic dye in Romanowsky staining is: a) Cresyl blue b) Bicarbonate c) Eosin d) Crystal
violet e) Methylene blue - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Methylene blue
Supravital stain is used for: a) WBC count b) RBC count c) Platelet count d) Reticulocyte
count e) H estimation - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) Reticulocyte count
Which of the following does not have a nucleus? a) WBC b) RBC c) Basophil d) Platelets e)
Two of the preceding - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Two of the preceding
Which of the following tests is not part of a CBC profile? a) Leukocyte count b)
Haemoglobin estimation c) Differential cell count d) RBCS e) None of the above -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) None of the above
, The counting chamber used for RBC count is called: a) Hemoglobinometer b)
Hemocytometer c) Hemocounter d) Hemometer e) None of the above - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔b) Hemocytometer
The PH of blood is: a) Acidic b) Neutral c) Basic d) Slightly alkaline e) Slightly acidic -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b) Neutral
The anticoagulant used in a CBC profile is: a) EDTA b) Oxalate c) Citrate d) Heparin e)
Dichromate - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a) EDTA
Which of the following should not be considered as a source of error in ESR? a) Excessive
anticoagulant b) Partially clotted blood c) Use of cold unmixed blood d) Air bubbles in the
blood column e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) None of the above
A decrease in the size of the erythrocyte is known as: a) Macrocytosis b) Anisocytosis c)
Microcytosis d) Hemolysis e) Poikilocytosis - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Microcytosis
Which of the following anticoagulant does not react with calcium to prevent clotting? a)
Double oxalate b) EDTA c) Sodium citrate d) Heparin e) None of the above - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔d) Heparin
When blood clots, the fluid that remains after separation of the clot is called: a) Plasma b)
Whole blood c) Cell suspension d) Serum e) Packed cells - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d)
Serum
Which of the following does not belong to the granulocytic series? a) Eosinophils b)
Neutrophils c) Basophils d) Lymphocytes e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔d) Lymphocytes
The buffer solution used in the Wright's stain procedure should have a precise range. Which
of the following pH values is satisfactory? a) 6.0 b) 6.4 c) 7.0 d) 7.4 e) 5.5 - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔b) 6.4
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the best example of homeostasis? a) Sexual reproduction b)
Growth c) Regulation of body temperature d) Growth of hair under the arms e) Storage of
food in the form of fat - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Regulation of body temperature
The concentration of physiological saline is: 1 a) 5.0% b) 7.0% c) 8.5% d) 0.85% e) 0.7% -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) 0.85%
Which of the following pipettes is the most accurate? a) Serological pipette b) Mohr pipette
c) Volumetric pipette d) Pasteur pipette e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c)
Volumetric pipette
Hypersecretion of insulin would result in: a) Weak and brittle bone b) Diabetes c)
Hyperglycemia d) Glucosuria e) Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e)
Hypoglycemia
Deoxygenated blood is pumped into the: a) Systemic circulation b) Pulmonary circulation c)
Lymphatic system d) Coronary sinus e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b)
Pulmonary circulation
The semi-lunar valve: a) Are located in between the Rt. Atrium and ventricles b) Occur in the
carotid sinus c) Open to allow blood to leave the ventricles d) Two of the preceding e) None
of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Open to allow blood to leave the ventricles
After pulmonary circulation, the blood is received by: a) Right atrium b) Left atrium c) Left
ventricle d) Right ventricle e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b) Left atrium
When you have a STAT request, you should perform the test: a) As soon as possible b)
Immediately c) Until all the specimens arrive d) After your break e) 2 hours after specimens
arrive - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b) Immediately
If you use a "To Contain" pipette, you should: a) Blow out the last drop b) Let the last drop
stay in the micropipette c) Rinse it to make sure all of the content is delivered d) Use as a
,normal pipette e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Rinse it to make sure all
of the content is delivered
The valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle is: a) Mitral valve b)
Tricuspid valve c) Semi lunar valve d) Aortic valve e) None of the above - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔b) Tricuspid valve
The electrical conductivity of distilled or deionized water is: a) High b) Normal c) Low d)
Same as 0.85% saline e) Same as tap water - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Low
In order to deliver the total volume from the pipette which has a frosted ring near the colour
code, you will: a) Rinse the pipette b) Let the last drop remain c) Stop before the 9 mark d)
Blow out the last drop e) Ask for assistance - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) Blow out the last
drop
Which of the following tests are eligible for stat recording: a) CSF for microbiology b)
BHCG for suspected ectopic pregnancy c) Blood gasses d) Lipid assessment e) AB and C are
correct - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) AB and C are correct
Which of the following is not a cardiac enzyme? a) Creatin Phosphokinase b) Aspartate
aminotransferase c) Lactic Dehydrogenase d) Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase e)
Alkaline phosphatase - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Alkaline phosphatase
VMA is used to test for: a) Carbohydrates metabolism b) Epinephrin metabolism c) Fat
metabolism d) Pulmonary function e) Cardiac enzymes - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b)
Epinephrin metabolism
Which of the following has valves? a) Arteries b) Arterioles c) Capillaries d) Veins e) All of
the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) Veins
The specimen we commonly use for 17-ketosteroid test is:a) Clean catch mid-stream urine b)
Plasma c) Whole body d) 24 hour urine e) Stool - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) 24 hour
urine
,Xylose tolerance test is primarily tested for: a) Insulin levels b) Absorption ability of the
small intestine c) Digestive enzyme levels d) Heart condition e) Porphine levels - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔b) Absorption ability of the small intestine
Which of the following could not be considered as a source of error in microhematocrit tests?
a) Hemolysed specimen b) Hemoconcentrated specimen c) Overfilling of the capillary tube d)
Including the buffy coat for the red cell column reading e) None or the above - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔e) None or the above
The normal life span of erythrocyte is: a) 48 hrs. b) 90 days c) 120 days d) ½ year e) 14 days
- CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) 120 days
Leaving the urine for prolonged time will increase: a) Bacteria b) Urobilinogen c) Nitrite d)
pH e) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) All of the above
Hemoconcentration can be caused by: a) Tourniquet which is left on the patient too long b) A
rolling vein c) Antiseptic is not dried d) A small gauge number needle e) Two of the
proceeding - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Two of the proceeding
Whole blood is defibrinated by: a) EDTA b) Heparin c) Sodium citrate d) Acetic acid e) Glass
beads - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Glass beads
The basic dye in Romanowsky staining is: a) Cresyl blue b) Bicarbonate c) Eosin d) Crystal
violet e) Methylene blue - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Methylene blue
Supravital stain is used for: a) WBC count b) RBC count c) Platelet count d) Reticulocyte
count e) H estimation - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d) Reticulocyte count
Which of the following does not have a nucleus? a) WBC b) RBC c) Basophil d) Platelets e)
Two of the preceding - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) Two of the preceding
Which of the following tests is not part of a CBC profile? a) Leukocyte count b)
Haemoglobin estimation c) Differential cell count d) RBCS e) None of the above -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) None of the above
, The counting chamber used for RBC count is called: a) Hemoglobinometer b)
Hemocytometer c) Hemocounter d) Hemometer e) None of the above - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔b) Hemocytometer
The PH of blood is: a) Acidic b) Neutral c) Basic d) Slightly alkaline e) Slightly acidic -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔b) Neutral
The anticoagulant used in a CBC profile is: a) EDTA b) Oxalate c) Citrate d) Heparin e)
Dichromate - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a) EDTA
Which of the following should not be considered as a source of error in ESR? a) Excessive
anticoagulant b) Partially clotted blood c) Use of cold unmixed blood d) Air bubbles in the
blood column e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔e) None of the above
A decrease in the size of the erythrocyte is known as: a) Macrocytosis b) Anisocytosis c)
Microcytosis d) Hemolysis e) Poikilocytosis - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔c) Microcytosis
Which of the following anticoagulant does not react with calcium to prevent clotting? a)
Double oxalate b) EDTA c) Sodium citrate d) Heparin e) None of the above - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔d) Heparin
When blood clots, the fluid that remains after separation of the clot is called: a) Plasma b)
Whole blood c) Cell suspension d) Serum e) Packed cells - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔d)
Serum
Which of the following does not belong to the granulocytic series? a) Eosinophils b)
Neutrophils c) Basophils d) Lymphocytes e) None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔d) Lymphocytes
The buffer solution used in the Wright's stain procedure should have a precise range. Which
of the following pH values is satisfactory? a) 6.0 b) 6.4 c) 7.0 d) 7.4 e) 5.5 - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔b) 6.4
