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ASCP Exam Test Bank: 350+ Questions and Answers in Clinical Pathology, Exams of Health sciences

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This document offers a comprehensive collection of 86 questions and answers covering various aspects of clinical pathology. topics include hematology, coagulation, serology, infection control, safety procedures, and legal considerations in healthcare. it's a valuable resource for students preparing for the ascp exam or those seeking to reinforce their understanding of key concepts in the field. The questions are formatted as multiple choice, making it ideal for self-testing and knowledge assessment.

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2025-2026 ASCP EXAM TEST BANK 350+ QUESTIONS AND
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What is a reticulocyte or "retics" - CORRECT ANS:->>an immature red blood cell that still
contains remnants of material from their nuclear stage
2)
mature RBCs have a lifespan of about days and are then removed from the
bloodstream by the... - CORRECT ANS:->>120, spleen and liver
3)
RBCs have function which means that they do their job within the
bloodstream - CORRECT ANS:->>intravascular
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Leukocytes - CORRECT ANS:->>White blood cells (army of the body)
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Where are leukocytes formed? - CORRECT ANS:->>bone marrow and lymphatic tissue
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Leukocytes have function because they are able to leave the blood
stream and do their job in the tissues - CORRECT ANS:->>extravascular
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What is the main function of white blood cells? - CORRECT ANS:->>to neutralize
or destroy the pathogens by phagocytosis
8)
Polycythemia - CORRECT ANS:->>overproduction of red blood cells
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capillary puncture - CORRECT ANS:->>Involves collecting blood after puncturing the
skin with a lancet.
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Download ASCP Exam Test Bank: 350+ Questions and Answers in Clinical Pathology and more Exams Health sciences in PDF only on Docsity!

2025 - 2026 ASCP EXAM TEST BANK 350+ QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS|100% VERIFIED|A+GRADE

  1. What is a reticulocyte or "retics" - CORRECT ANS:->>an immature red blood cell that still contains remnants of material from their nuclear stage
  2. mature RBCs have a lifespan of about days and are then removed fromthe bloodstream by the... - CORRECT ANS:->>120, spleen and liver
  3. RBCs have function which means that they do their job within the bloodstream - CORRECT ANS:->>intravascular
  4. Leukocytes - CORRECT ANS:->>White blood cells (army of the body)
  5. Where are leukocytes formed? - CORRECT ANS:->>bone marrow and lymphatic tissue
  6. Leukocytes have function because they are able to leave the blood stream and do their job in the tissues - CORRECT ANS:->>extravascular
  7. What is the main function of white blood cells? - CORRECT ANS:->>to neutralize ordestroy the pathogens by phagocytosis
  8. Polycythemia - CORRECT ANS:->>overproduction of red blood cells
  9. capillary puncture - CORRECT ANS:->>Involves collecting blood after puncturing the skin with a lancet.
  1. Certification initials for American Society for Clinical Pathology - CORRECT ANS:->>PBT(ASCP)
  2. Patient Confidentiality - CORRECT ANS:->>is seen by many as the ethical cornerstone of professional behavior in the healthcare field
  3. Communication feedback loop - CORRECT ANS:->>Involves a sender(speaker), a receiver(listener), and when complete, a process called feedback, creating whatis referred to as the...
  4. Proxemics - CORRECT ANS:->>The study of an individuals concepts and use of space
  5. Dress of a phlebotomist includes - CORRECT ANS:->>Lab coats completely covering the clothing underneath and should be clean and pressed (when worn), Long hairmust be pulled back and fingernails must are kept short for safety
  6. What dept and tube is used to perform laboratory tests that identify diseases associated with blood and the blood forming tissues - CORRECT ANS:->>Hematology - Lavender tube
  7. Coagulation - CORRECT ANS:->>The study of the ability of blood to form and dissolveclots
  8. What department performs the most lab tests? - CORRECT ANS:->>Chemistry
  9. Potassium oxalate is a - CORRECT ANS:->>Anticoagulant

that apply to each test or practice performed in the laboratory

  1. What is tort law? - CORRECT ANS:->>A wrongful act other than breach of contractcommitted against someones person, property, reputation or other legally protected right, for which the individual is entitled to damages
  2. Assault - CORRECT ANS:->>An act or threat causing another to be in fear of immediate battery(harmful touching)
  3. Battery - CORRECT ANS:->>An intentional harmful or offensive touching of, or force onanother person without consenter legal justification
  4. Malpractice - CORRECT ANS:->>Type of negligence committed by a professional that has caused harm
  5. Negligence - CORRECT ANS:->>A failure to exercise due care
  6. To claim negligence what 3 things must be present? - CORRECT ANS:->>1. Legal duty
  1. Breach of that duty 3.Harm done
  1. What is the best insurance against lawsuits?
  • CORRECT ANS:->>Take steps to avoidthem
  1. Informed Consent - CORRECT ANS:->>Requires that a patient given adequate information regarding the method, risks and consequences of a procedure before consenting to it
  1. Expressed consent - CORRECT ANS:->>Verbal or expressed in writing, required for treatment that involves surgery, experimental drugs, or high-risk procedures
  2. Infection control - CORRECT ANS:->>involves implementing procedures and policies that prevent infection; it starts with an understanding of the process of infection
  3. Infection - CORRECT ANS:->>condition that results when a microorganism is able to invade the body, multiply and cause injury or disease
  4. Microbes ar
  • CORRECT ANS:->>pathogenic (disease causing)
  1. Communicable
  • CORRECT ANS:->>spread from person to person
  1. CDC – CORRECT ANS:->>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  2. Nosocomial infection
  • CORRECT ANS:->>Applied to patient infections acquired inhospitals. They are healthcare associated infections (HAI)
  1. What is the most common type of HAI - CORRECT ANS:->>urinary tract infection
  2. Carrier - CORRECT ANS:->>person who is able to spread infection to others by having the germ but no symptoms
  1. susceptible host - CORRECT ANS:->>someone with a decreased ability to resist infection
  2. Joint commission - CORRECT ANS:->>Requires every healthcare institution to have an infection-control program
  3. one of the most important means of preventing the spread of infection providedthat is achieved properly and when required - CORRECT ANS:->>Hand washing
  4. CDC and HICPAC recommendations allow the use of alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaners in place of hand washing as long as - CORRECT ANS:->>the hands arenot visibly soiled
  5. PPE is also called... - CORRECT ANS:->>Personal protective equipment
  6. When washing your hands you should wash them in a motion for at least - CORRECT ANS:-

downward, 20 seconds

  1. Wearing during phlebotomy procedures is mandated by the OSHA blood-borne pathogens standard - CORRECT ANS:->>gloves
  1. When should hands be sanitized - CORRECT ANS:->>immediately after glove removal and before going back to another patient, back to the lab, or performing other duties
  2. What is the sequence for donning(putting on) PPE - CORRECT ANS:->>gown, mask, goggles, gloves
  3. What is the sequence for removing PPE - CORRECT ANS:->>Gloves, goggles, gown,mask
  4. Protective or reverse isolation is used for patients who are - CORRECT ANS:->>highly susceptible to infections
  5. Under the universal precautions (UP)what was considered potentially infectious - CORRECT ANS:->>the blood and certain body fluids of all individuals
  6. Standard precautions apply to blood, all body fluids(including all recreations and excretions except , whether or not they contain visible blood), non intact skin and mucous membrane - CORRECT ANS:->>sweat
  7. OSHA enforces what act? - CORRECT ANS:->>Occupational Safety and Health Act
  8. What are the rules of the lab - CORRECT ANS:->>no food, drink, smoking, chewing gum or putting pens in mouth. Hair must be pulled back
  9. Biohazzard symbol - CORRECT ANS:->>
  10. BBP - CORRECT ANS:->>blood borne pathogen

approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the solutionsshould be prepared how often - CORRECT ANS:->>1:10 bleach, daily

  1. fire extinguisher ABC - CORRECT ANS:->>multipurpose, can be used on classes A, B and C fires
  2. Define PASS - CORRECT ANS:->>Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
  3. Define RACE - CORRECT ANS:->>rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
  4. What are the principles involved in the radiation exposure? - CORRECT ANS:->>distance, shielding and time
  5. What are Safety Data Sheets(SDS) and what will they not tell you - CORRECT ANS:->>communicates general and precautionary information about thehazards to users. Will not tell you the expiration dates of products
  6. Flammability - CORRECT ANS:->>red stands for
  7. health - CORRECT ANS:->>blue stands for
  8. Reactivity - CORRECT ANS:->>yellow stands for
  9. radioactive, water reactive, or other specific hazard - CORRECT ANS:->>white stands for
  10. What are the common symptoms of shock - CORRECT ANS:->>-pale, cold, clammy skin

89)-rapid, weak pulse 90)-increased, shallow breathing rate 91)- expressionless face and staring eyes

  1. What is the purpose of the circulatory system - CORRECT ANS:->>carry oxygen and food to the cells of the body and carried carbon dioxide and other wastes awayfrom the cells to the excretory organs, kidneys, lungs and skin
  2. define the heart - CORRECT ANS:->>A major Structure of the circulatory system, it is the "pump" that circulates blood throughout the body
  3. structure of the heart - CORRECT ANS:->>a 4 chambered, hollow, muscular organ that is slightly larger than a mans closed fist. hit is surrounded by a thin fluid filled saccalled the pericardium, and its walls have three distinct layers
  4. what are the 3 layers of the heart - CORRECT ANS:->>epicardium(outer layer), myocardium(middle muscle layer), endocardium(outer layer)
  5. what is the name of the upper chambers of the heart - CORRECT ANS:->>atria

CORRECT ANS:->>Systole

  1. What is the name of the relaxing phase of the heart - CORRECT ANS:->>Diastole
  2. What part of the heart is know as the "pacemaker" - CORRECT ANS:->>sinoatrial(SA) node
  3. What is an electrocardiogram - CORRECT ANS:->>graphic record of the heartselectrical activity during a cardiac cycle
  4. Abnormal heartbeats or and are often due to a - CORRECT ANS:->>murmurs; faulty valve action
  5. What is the normal heart rate for a adult - CORRECT ANS:->> 72 bpm
  6. What is the volume of blood pumped by the heart in 1 minute called andwhat does it average in volume - CORRECT ANS:->>cardiac input, 5 L per minute
  7. Irregularity in the hearts rate, rhythm, or beat is called a - CORRECT ANS:->>Arrhythmia
  8. bacterial endocarditis - CORRECT ANS:->>infection in the lining of the heart; lostcommon caused my streptococci
  9. congestive heart failure (CHF) - CORRECT ANS:->>impaired circulation due to inadequate pumping of a diseased heart, resulting in fluid buildup(edema) in thelungs or other tissues
  1. Pericarditis - CORRECT ANS:->>inflammation of the pericardium
  2. A slow heartbeat less than 60 bpm is called - CORRECT ANS:->>Bradycardia
  3. A fast rate , over 100bpm is called - CORRECT ANS:->>Tachycardia

can result in lack of pumping action - CORRECT ANS:->>Fibrillations

  1. How is the pulse most easily found - CORRECT ANS:->>Compressing the radial artery on the thumb side of the wrist
  2. What are some common tests for heart disorders - CORRECT ANS:-

CreatineKinase(CK) and Troponin (TnT)

  1. pulmonary circulation - CORRECT ANS:->>carries blood from the right ventricle ofthe heart to the lungs to remove carbon dioxide and pick up oxygen (heart ---------------- > lungs)
  2. systemic circulation - CORRECT ANS:->>serves the rest of the body, carries oxygenated blood and nutrients from the left ventricle of the heart to the body cells and then returning to the right atrium of the heart with blood carrying carbondioxide and other waste products of metabolism from the cells
  3. arteries - CORRECT ANS:->>blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
  4. What artery is the only one that carries deoxygenated or oxygen poorblood - CORRECT ANS:->>pulmonary Rapid uncoordinated contractions are called and

lateralaspect of the antecubital fossa

  1. Basilic vein - CORRECT ANS:->>located in the inner arm
  2. distal - CORRECT ANS:->>below a site
  3. proximal - CORRECT ANS:->>above a site
  4. are veins on the underside of the wrist acceptable for venipuncture - CORRECT ANS:->>no
  5. what is required in order to draw blood from a patients leg, ankle, or foot?
  • CORRECT ANS:->>permission from the patients physician
  1. are not used for routine blood collection - CORRECT ANS:->>Arteries

and the cellular portion is referred to as the

  • CORRECT ANS:->>fluid and cells; plasma;formed elements
  1. The average adult weighing 70kg(154lbs) has a blood volume of , which is approximately % plasma and % formed elements - CORRECT ANS:->> 5 L ; 55% and 45% blood is a mixture of and. The fluid portion is called
  1. Normal is a clear, pale yellow fluid that is approximately 91%water and 9% solutes - CORRECT ANS:->>Plasma
  2. Erythrocytes and function - CORRECT ANS:->>red blood cells, the most numerous cells in the blood. Their function is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells and carry carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs to be exhaled
  3. wheres are erythrocytes formed - CORRECT ANS:->>in the bone marrow
  4. Phagocytosis - CORRECT ANS:->>"Cell eating"
  5. neutrophils - CORRECT ANS:->>the most common type of WBC, most numerous,destroys pathogens by phagocytosis
  6. Eosinophils - CORRECT ANS:->>Increase with allergic reaction
  7. Basophils - CORRECT ANS:->>relates histamine and heparin which enhance inflammatory response
  8. lymphocyetes - CORRECT ANS:->>create immunity with antibodies
  9. monocytes - CORRECT ANS:->>destroy pathogens by phagocytosis
  10. Define Thrombocytes (Platelets)? What is the lifespan? - CORRECT ANS:-

smallest formed elements of the blood, the first cell on the scenewhen injury occurs, lifespan is 10 days

  1. 3.Secondary hemostatic plug formation
  2. 4.Fibrinolysis
  3. What is the function of the lymphatic system - CORRECT ANS:->>return tissuefluid to the bloodstream, protect the body by removing microorganisms and impurities, processes lymphocytes and delivers fats absorbed from the small intestine to the bloodstream
  4. lymph nodes function - CORRECT ANS:->>filter the bad stuff out and processlymphocytes
  5. Antiseptics(skin) - CORRECT ANS:->>used to prevent sepsis. The most commonly used for blood collection is 70% isopropyl alcohol and for a higher degree of antiseptics ,the traditional antiseptics has beed povidone iodine in theform of swab sticks or sponge pads
  6. Disinfectants(surfaces) - CORRECT ANS:->>Chemical substances or solutions regulated by the environmental protection agency(EPA) that are used to removeor kill microorganisms surfaces
  7. Sharps container must be clearly marked with ... - CORRECT ANS:->>a biohazard symbol, and be rigid, puncture resistant ,leakproof and disposable andhave looking lids to seal the contents when filled to the appropriate volume
  8. Biohazard bags - CORRECT ANS:->>Leakproof plastic bags for materials that have been exposed to blood or other biological fluids. Commonly used during transport. Not required to be shockproof
  1. What is the purpose of a tourniquet? - CORRECT ANS:->>to "dam up" the blood
  2. Hypodermic needles can be used time(s) and is typically a gauge needle - CORRECT ANS:->>1, 21 gauge
  3. butterfly needles are gauge - CORRECT ANS:->> 23 gauge
  4. gauge is the most common size needle and is what color - CORRECT ANS:->> 21 gauge, green
  5. 22 gauge needle is what color - CORRECT ANS:->>black
  6. Why do evacuated tubes fill up with blood automatically? - CORRECT ANS:->>they have a vacuum (negative pressure) in them
  7. What is the best way to draw a difficult vein? - CORRECT ANS:->>use a 23 gauge butterfly attached to a syringe
  8. Tubes with an additive should be inverted within seconds of the draw - CORRECT ANS:->> 30 seconds
  9. Anticoagulants are substances that prevent - CORRECT ANS:->>blood from clotting
  10. what is the most common type of anticoagulant?
  11. *remember ECHO - CORRECT ANS:->>EDTA, citrates ,heparin and oxalates