ASCP MLT TEST UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which one of the following statements about acetaminophen metabolism is false? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is metabolized in the kidney
Match these autoimmune diseases with their corresponding serological markers: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Primary biliary cirrhosis Antimitochondrial antibodies
CREST syndrome Anticentromere antibodies
Wegener's granulomatosis Antineutrophilic antibodies
Rheumatic fever Antimyocardial antibodies
Which of the following factors would not affect an orally-administered drug's absorption and/or
distribution in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER - The position of the patient when the
drug is taken (sitting vs. standing)
The clinical Gram stain taken from an endocervix revealed many WBC's with both intracellular
and extracellular gram- negative diplococci. The specimen was plated onto a Modified Thayer-
Martin plate and incubated. Following incubation, colonies resembling N. gonorrheae were
inoculated into separate CTA tubes containing glucose, lactose, sucrose and maltose. The
fluorescent monoclonal antibody test was positive as well as the CTA maltose and glucose tubes.
What is the most appropriate next step? - CORRECT ANSWER - Analyze another
maltose tube using a known strain of N. gonorrhoeae
Cell size is indicated by forward scatter and granularity is indicated by side scatter in flow
cytometry. - CORRECT ANSWER - TRUE
A track star was in the locker room after a competition when one of his teammates noticed light
brown circular lesions on his upper back. The agent MOST likely responsible for this condition
is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Malassezia furfur
, Which of the following organisms has been known to cause epidemic tinea capitis in children but
almost never affects adults? - CORRECT ANSWER - Microsporum audouinii
It is OK to change a physician's orders without calling the office first when: - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is never acceptable to change a physician's order without calling the office
or department first. All changes must have approval beforehand.
The cell in the image is a myeloblast. The myeloblast typically has a high nuclear to cytoplasm
ratio, meaning that the nucleus size is increased compared to the amount of cytoplasm present.
This cell can be defined as a myeloblast and not another type of blast, due to the presence of the
auer rod in the cytoplasm. This is a key feature only found in myeloblasts. - CORRECT
ANSWER - myeloblast picture
The purpose of C3a, C4a, C5a, the split-products of the complement cascade, is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - cause increased vascular permeability, contraction of smooth muscle, and
release of histamine from basophils.
Calculate the red cell indices from the following set of patient data:
RBC count = 3.19 x 1012/L
Hemoglobin = 11.3 g/dL
Hematocrit = 35% - CORRECT ANSWER - MCV = 110 fL, MCH = 35 pg, MCHC = 32
g/dL
metastasis - CORRECT ANSWER - The nucleus in this cell is abnormal and appears to
have divided. This finding correlates with the presence of metastasis in the CSF.
Electrophoretic separation of hemoglobin fundamentally relies on: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Net charge differences of molecules
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which one of the following statements about acetaminophen metabolism is false? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is metabolized in the kidney
Match these autoimmune diseases with their corresponding serological markers: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Primary biliary cirrhosis Antimitochondrial antibodies
CREST syndrome Anticentromere antibodies
Wegener's granulomatosis Antineutrophilic antibodies
Rheumatic fever Antimyocardial antibodies
Which of the following factors would not affect an orally-administered drug's absorption and/or
distribution in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER - The position of the patient when the
drug is taken (sitting vs. standing)
The clinical Gram stain taken from an endocervix revealed many WBC's with both intracellular
and extracellular gram- negative diplococci. The specimen was plated onto a Modified Thayer-
Martin plate and incubated. Following incubation, colonies resembling N. gonorrheae were
inoculated into separate CTA tubes containing glucose, lactose, sucrose and maltose. The
fluorescent monoclonal antibody test was positive as well as the CTA maltose and glucose tubes.
What is the most appropriate next step? - CORRECT ANSWER - Analyze another
maltose tube using a known strain of N. gonorrhoeae
Cell size is indicated by forward scatter and granularity is indicated by side scatter in flow
cytometry. - CORRECT ANSWER - TRUE
A track star was in the locker room after a competition when one of his teammates noticed light
brown circular lesions on his upper back. The agent MOST likely responsible for this condition
is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Malassezia furfur
, Which of the following organisms has been known to cause epidemic tinea capitis in children but
almost never affects adults? - CORRECT ANSWER - Microsporum audouinii
It is OK to change a physician's orders without calling the office first when: - CORRECT
ANSWER - It is never acceptable to change a physician's order without calling the office
or department first. All changes must have approval beforehand.
The cell in the image is a myeloblast. The myeloblast typically has a high nuclear to cytoplasm
ratio, meaning that the nucleus size is increased compared to the amount of cytoplasm present.
This cell can be defined as a myeloblast and not another type of blast, due to the presence of the
auer rod in the cytoplasm. This is a key feature only found in myeloblasts. - CORRECT
ANSWER - myeloblast picture
The purpose of C3a, C4a, C5a, the split-products of the complement cascade, is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - cause increased vascular permeability, contraction of smooth muscle, and
release of histamine from basophils.
Calculate the red cell indices from the following set of patient data:
RBC count = 3.19 x 1012/L
Hemoglobin = 11.3 g/dL
Hematocrit = 35% - CORRECT ANSWER - MCV = 110 fL, MCH = 35 pg, MCHC = 32
g/dL
metastasis - CORRECT ANSWER - The nucleus in this cell is abnormal and appears to
have divided. This finding correlates with the presence of metastasis in the CSF.
Electrophoretic separation of hemoglobin fundamentally relies on: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Net charge differences of molecules
