UPDATED 2024 MLT ASCP PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
,UPDATED 2024 MLT ASCP PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
In what situation will increased levels of free erythrocyte protoporphyrin be present?
a. Gain of function mutation to one of the enzymes in the heme synthesis pathway
b. A mutation that prevents heme attachment to globin so that protoporphyrin remains free
c. Any condition that prevents iron incorporation into protoporphyrin IX
d. When red blood cells lyse, freeing their contents into the plasma - CORRECT ANSWERSc. Any
condition that prevents iron incorporation into protoporphyrin IX
Sideroblastic anemia result from:
a. Sequestration of iron in hepatocytes
b. Inability to incorporate heme into apohemoglobin
c. Sequestration of iron in myeloblasts
d. Failure to incorporate iron into protoporphyrin IX - CORRECT ANSWERSd. Failure to incorporate iron
into protoporphyrin IX
Standard precautions apply to all of the following except:
a. Blood
b. Cerebrospinal fluid
c. Semen
d. Concentrated acids - CORRECT ANSWERSd. Concentrated acids
The most important practice in preventing the spread of disease is:
a. Wearing masks during patient contact
b. Proper hand washing
c. Wearing disposable laboratory coats
, d. Identifying specimens from known or suspected HIV- and HBV-infected patients with a red label -
CORRECT ANSWERSb. Proper hand washing
The appropriate dilution of bleach to use in laboratory disinfection is:
a. 1:2
b. 1:5
c. 1:10
d. 1:100 - CORRECT ANSWERSd. 1:10
How frequently should fire alarms and sprinkler systems be tested?
a. Weekly
b. Monthly
c. Quarterly
d. Annually - CORRECT ANSWERSc. Quarterly
Where should alcohol and other flammable chemicals be stored?
a. In an approved safety can or storage cabinet away from heat sources
b. Under a hood and arranged alphabetically for ease of identification in an emergency
c. In a refrigerator at 2 C to 8 C to reduce volatilization
d. On a low shelf in an area protected from light - CORRECT ANSWERSa. In an approved safety can or
storage cabinet away from heat sources
The most frequent cause of needle punctures is:
a. Patient movement during venipuncture
b. Improper disposal of phlebotomy equipment
c. Inattention during removal of needle after venipuncture
d. Failure to attach needle firmly to syringe or tube holder - CORRECT ANSWERSb. Improper disposal of
phlebotomy equipment
What class fire extinguisher would be appropriate to use on a fire in a chemical cabinet?
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
,UPDATED 2024 MLT ASCP PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
In what situation will increased levels of free erythrocyte protoporphyrin be present?
a. Gain of function mutation to one of the enzymes in the heme synthesis pathway
b. A mutation that prevents heme attachment to globin so that protoporphyrin remains free
c. Any condition that prevents iron incorporation into protoporphyrin IX
d. When red blood cells lyse, freeing their contents into the plasma - CORRECT ANSWERSc. Any
condition that prevents iron incorporation into protoporphyrin IX
Sideroblastic anemia result from:
a. Sequestration of iron in hepatocytes
b. Inability to incorporate heme into apohemoglobin
c. Sequestration of iron in myeloblasts
d. Failure to incorporate iron into protoporphyrin IX - CORRECT ANSWERSd. Failure to incorporate iron
into protoporphyrin IX
Standard precautions apply to all of the following except:
a. Blood
b. Cerebrospinal fluid
c. Semen
d. Concentrated acids - CORRECT ANSWERSd. Concentrated acids
The most important practice in preventing the spread of disease is:
a. Wearing masks during patient contact
b. Proper hand washing
c. Wearing disposable laboratory coats
, d. Identifying specimens from known or suspected HIV- and HBV-infected patients with a red label -
CORRECT ANSWERSb. Proper hand washing
The appropriate dilution of bleach to use in laboratory disinfection is:
a. 1:2
b. 1:5
c. 1:10
d. 1:100 - CORRECT ANSWERSd. 1:10
How frequently should fire alarms and sprinkler systems be tested?
a. Weekly
b. Monthly
c. Quarterly
d. Annually - CORRECT ANSWERSc. Quarterly
Where should alcohol and other flammable chemicals be stored?
a. In an approved safety can or storage cabinet away from heat sources
b. Under a hood and arranged alphabetically for ease of identification in an emergency
c. In a refrigerator at 2 C to 8 C to reduce volatilization
d. On a low shelf in an area protected from light - CORRECT ANSWERSa. In an approved safety can or
storage cabinet away from heat sources
The most frequent cause of needle punctures is:
a. Patient movement during venipuncture
b. Improper disposal of phlebotomy equipment
c. Inattention during removal of needle after venipuncture
d. Failure to attach needle firmly to syringe or tube holder - CORRECT ANSWERSb. Improper disposal of
phlebotomy equipment
What class fire extinguisher would be appropriate to use on a fire in a chemical cabinet?
