Ascp/ Csmls/ Aims EXAMS Review

09/08/2024

MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

1. How many chromosomes are contained in a normal human somatic cell?

A. 22
B. 23
C. 44
D. 46

09/08/2024

IMMUNOLOGY-SEROLOGY

3. The molecular receptor of the virus causing acquired immune deficiency syndrome is

A. CD4
B. CD8
C. Fc receptor
D. Complement receptor

09/08/2024

PARASITOLOGY

2. Which species of Plasmodium may readily be identified when crescent-shaped gametocytes are found in stained blood films?

A. P. falciparum
B. P. malariae
C. P. ovale
D. P. vivax

25/07/2024

PARASITOLOGY

1. A free-living ameba that causes primary amebic meningoencephalitis is

A. Dientamoeba fragilis
B. Entamoeba coli
C. Entamoeba histolytica
D. Naegleria fowleri

24/07/2024

IMMUNOLOGY-SEROLOGY

2. Which of the following frequently functions as an antigen-presenting cell?

A. Dendritic cell
B. Cytotoxic T lymphocyte
C. Natural killer cell
D. T helper cell

24/07/2024

HEMATOLOGY

4. The most important naturally occurring inhibitor to clotting is

A. Antithrombin
B. Lupus inhibitor
C. Protein C
D. Alpha- 2- antiplasmin

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24/07/2024

LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS

1. Which of the following is not an important part of laboratory information systems?

A. Specimen tracking
B. Data retrieval
C. Transportation
D. Order entry

24/07/2024

MICROBIOLOGY

2. Which of the following is a fluorescent stain for mycobacteria?

A. Auromine-rhodamine
B. Calcofluor white
C. Fluorescein isothiocyanate
D. Ziehl- Neelsen

24/07/2024

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY

4. The physician is concerned that a pregnant patient maybe at risk for delivering prematurely. What would be the best biochemical marker to measure to assess the situation?

A. Inhibin A
B. Alpha-1 fetoprotein
C. Fetal fibronectin
D. Human chorionic gonadotropin

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23/07/2024

Current SI units conversion from former Reporting Units for leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets (former units are equivalent to the current units)

22/07/2024

3. State a possible discrepancy associated with the following actions:

a. CSF tube 1 is sent to the Microbiology laboratory
b. CSF tube 2 is sent to the Hematology laboratory
c. CSF tube 1 remains at room temperature for 4 hours
d. CSF tube 3 remains at room temperature for 4 hours

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17/07/2024

MICROBIOLOGY

1. Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a complication after infection with?

A. E. coli O157:H7
B. Salmonella typhi
C. Vibrio cholerae O1
D. Yersinia enterocolitica

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