ASCP BOC EXAM Study Guide from the
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When using an electronic cell counter, which of the following results can occur in the presence
of a cold agglutination? a) increased MCV and decrease
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ASCP BOC EXAM Study Guide from the
mobile app latest 2022 graded A
When using an electronic cell counter, which of the following results can occur in the presence
of a cold agglutination? a) increased MCV and decreased RBC b) increased MCV and normal
RBC c) decreased MCV and increased MCHC d) decreased MCV and RBC ✔✔a) increased
MCV and decreased RBC
Cerebrospinal fluid for glucose assay should be: a) refrigerated b) analyzed immediately c)
heated to 56 degree C d) stored at room temp after centrifugation ✔✔b) analyzed immediately
The major crossmatch will detect: a) group A patient mistyped as group O b) unexpected red cell
antibody in the donor unit c) Rh-neg donor unit mislabeled as Rh-Pos d) recipient antibody
directly against antigens on the donor red cells ✔✔d) recipient antibody directly against antigens
on the donor red cells
The anion gap is useful for quality control of laboratory reselts for a) amino acids and proteins b)
blood gas anaylses c) sodium, potassium, chloride and total C02 d) calcium, phosphorus and
magnesium ✔✔c) sodium, potassium, chloride and total C02
A common cause of respiratory alkalosis is a) vomitting b) starvation c) asthma d)
hyperventilation ✔✔d) hyperventilation
Blood is diluted 1:200, and a platelet count is performed. 180 platelets were counted in the center
square millimeter on one side of the hemacytometer and 186 on the other side/ The total platelet
count is: a) 146 x 10³/μL (146 x 10⁹/L) b)183 x 10³/μL (183 x 10⁹/L) c)366 x 10³/μL (3666 x
10⁹/L) d)732 x 10³/μL (732 x 10⁹/L) ✔✔c)366 x 10³/μL (3666 x 10⁹/L)
When staining acid-fast bacilli with Truant auramine-rhodamine stain, potassium permanganate
is used a a) decolorizing agent b) quenching agent c) mordant d) dye ✔✔b) quenching agent
A first morning sputum is received for culture of acid-fast bacilli. It is digested and concentrated
by the N-acetyl-L-cysteine alkali method. Two Sabouraud dextrose slants are incubated in the
dark at 35ºC with 5%-10% CO2. The smear reveal acid-fast bacilli, but the slants show no
growth after 8 weeks. The explanation is: a) improper media used b) incorrect concentration
procedure used c) improper specimen submitted d) exposure to CO2 prevents growth ✔✔a)
improper media used
MacConkey media for screening suspected cases of hemorrhagic E. coli O157:H7 must contain:
a) indole b) citrate c) sorbitol d) lactose ✔✔c) sorbitol
A patient with a B-cell deficiency will most likely exhibit: a) decreased phagocytosis b)
increased bacterial infections c) decreased complement levels d) increased complement levels
✔✔b) increased bacterial infections
Communication is enhanced by: a) a planned strategy that includes listening skills and ensuring
an understanding with questions b) relying on e-mail, memos and voice mail to communicate
new information c) formal, hierachical patterns instead of informal networking patterns d)
assumptions if there are questions about the intent of the message ✔✔a) a planned strategy that
includes listening skills and ensuring an
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