ASCP ASCP Certifications ASCP-MLT Questions & Answers

• Question 401:

  Neutrophils, lymphocytes and macrophage/ monocytes can be found in all types of body fluid differentials. Bronchial cells can be found only in bronchial washings and BAL specimens. Mesothelial cells are found only in serous body fluids including pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, and pericardial fluid.

  Select the specific cells listed below that can be found in all types of body fluid.

  A. Neutrophils

  B. Macrophage/monocytes

  C. Bronchial lining cells

  D. Mesothelial cells

  E. Lymphocytes

  Correct Answer: ABE

• Question 402:

  Which of the following is a current title for clinical laboratory professionals with a 4 year degree?

  A. clinical laboratory technician

  B. medical laboratory technician

  C. medical laboratory scientist

  D. medical technologist

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 403:

  In primary responses, the major class of antibody produced is IgM whereas in the secondary response, as mentioned in this question, it is IgG. IgG is present in the highest quantities compared to all other antibody classes and is the only antibody able to cross the placental barrier.

  Which of the following antibody types is chiefly seen in the secondary immune response:

  A. IgG

  B. IgA

  C. IgM

  D. IgD

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 404:

  The morphologic characteristic(s) associated with the Chediak-Higashi syndrome is (are):

  A. Pale blue cytoplasmic inclusions

  B. Giant lysosomal granules

  C. Neutrophils with many small granules and vacuoles

  D. Nuclear hypo-segmentation

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 405:

  Alkaline over acid, or K/A, in TSI reactions is associated with the fermatation of glucose alone and the utilization of peptone.

  Which of the following sugars has been fermented by a gram-negative rod that has produced an alkaline slant and an acid butt on triple sugar iron agar (TSI).?

  A. lactose

  B. sucrose

  C. glucose

  D. glucose and sucrose

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 406:

  Convert the following temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit -4 degrees C

  A. 14 degrees F

  B. 24.8 degrees F

  C. 27 degrees F

  D. 39.2 degrees F

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 407:

  The best course of action when entering an isolation room is:

  A. following the directions from the sign on the door

  B. wearing a gown, a mask, and gloves

  C. wearing only a gown

  D. wearing only a mask

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 408:

  The membranes of ion selective electrodes will determine which analyte is measured by the electrode.

  Chemistry

  The selectivity of an ion-selective electrode is determined by the:

  A. properties of the membrane used

  B. solution used to fill the electrode

  C. magnitude of the potential across the membrane internal reference electrode

  D. type of glass used in electrode

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 409:

  Electrophoresis uses an electric field to separate molecules based on differences in net electrical charge. The rate of electrophoretic migration is also dependent on the ionic radius of the molecule, the viscosity of the solution through which it is migrating, the electrical field strength, temperature, and the type of supporting medium used.

  Electrophoretic separation fundamentally relies on:

  A. Size differences of molecules

  B. Net charge differences of molecules

  C. Concentration differences of molecules

  D. Shape variations of molecules

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 410:

  Laboratories performing which of the following types of tests need to be enrolled in a CLIA- approved proficiency testing program?

  A. Waived

  B. both moderately and highly complex

  C. Highly complex

  D. Moderately complex

  Correct Answer: B