ASCP exam 2021 with complete
solutions
For a certain method, a control has a mean result of 12 with a standard deviation (SD) of 2. What is the
acceptable 95% range for this control? - ANSWER-8 - 16
The best sample to obtain in order to diagnosis the parasite causing the posterior scalp nodule as
illustrated in the photograph is: - ANSWER-Superficial skin snip
Almost all individuals possess which Lutheran antigen profile? - ANSWER-Lu(a-b+)
Which one of the following statements concerning Tamm-Horsfall protein is FALSE? - ANSWER-t is the
protein that is predominantely detected by a urine reagent strip test.
When considering therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), what is the definition of bioavailability? -
ANSWER-The fraction of the administered dose that eventually reaches its site of action.
A patient is admitted to the emergency room with severe lethargy, glossitis, and muscle dysfunction.
After the physician orders a complete blood count with differential, the hematology technologist
observes cells matching the image to the right. Which condition is most consistent with the clinical and
laboratory findings? - ANSWER-Iron deficiency anemia
When a Specked Nuclear Antibody (ANA) pattern is observed, what follow-up test for antibodies related
to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is not beneficial? - ANSWER-Testing for antibodies to U1RNP+
and dcSSc
A 38-year-old male presented to the E.R. complaining of severe cough, chest pain, shortness of breath,
and general fatigue. Parasitic examination of his bloody sputum revealed this suspicious form. The
patient is most likely suffering from: - ANSWER-Paragonimus westermani
All of the terms below are a measure of central tendency, EXCEPT:
Mean, Molarity, Median, Mode - ANSWER-Molarity
solutions
For a certain method, a control has a mean result of 12 with a standard deviation (SD) of 2. What is the
acceptable 95% range for this control? - ANSWER-8 - 16
The best sample to obtain in order to diagnosis the parasite causing the posterior scalp nodule as
illustrated in the photograph is: - ANSWER-Superficial skin snip
Almost all individuals possess which Lutheran antigen profile? - ANSWER-Lu(a-b+)
Which one of the following statements concerning Tamm-Horsfall protein is FALSE? - ANSWER-t is the
protein that is predominantely detected by a urine reagent strip test.
When considering therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), what is the definition of bioavailability? -
ANSWER-The fraction of the administered dose that eventually reaches its site of action.
A patient is admitted to the emergency room with severe lethargy, glossitis, and muscle dysfunction.
After the physician orders a complete blood count with differential, the hematology technologist
observes cells matching the image to the right. Which condition is most consistent with the clinical and
laboratory findings? - ANSWER-Iron deficiency anemia
When a Specked Nuclear Antibody (ANA) pattern is observed, what follow-up test for antibodies related
to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is not beneficial? - ANSWER-Testing for antibodies to U1RNP+
and dcSSc
A 38-year-old male presented to the E.R. complaining of severe cough, chest pain, shortness of breath,
and general fatigue. Parasitic examination of his bloody sputum revealed this suspicious form. The
patient is most likely suffering from: - ANSWER-Paragonimus westermani
All of the terms below are a measure of central tendency, EXCEPT:
Mean, Molarity, Median, Mode - ANSWER-Molarity
