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ASCP Certification Exam
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The ASCP Certification Exam syllabus (primarily for MLS/MLT) covers seven core laboratory science areas over a 2.5-hour, 100-question, computer-adaptive test. Key subjects include Blood Banking (15-20%), Chemistry (20-25%), Hematology (20-25%), Microbiology (15-20%), Immunology (5-10%), Urinalysis/Body Fluids (5-10%), and Lab Operations (5-10%).  Core Subject Breakdown (MLS/MLT): Hematology (20-25%): Physiology of blood, anemia, coagulation, and cell morphology. Clinical Chemistry (20-25%): Proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and acid-base/blood gases. Microbiology (15-20%):... Show more
ASCP Certification Exam
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1. all of the following are common lab tests for the digestive system, except

2. a patient has been diagnosed with anemia and the physician wants to assess how well the bone marrow is producing RBC's. The physician requests which of the following test to be drawn and tested?

3. When drawing blood from a patient arm containing an IV, which of the following is true?

4. Agency or Agencies that approve pbt training programs:

5. a patient is admitted to the ER complaining of severe chest pain. All of the following lab test may be ordered to assist in the diagnosis of a myocardial infarct, except:

6. all manufacturers of hazardous chemicals are required to provide users of hazardous chemicals a __________

7. analysis of the chemical components of blood

8. pbt must draw blood for a STAT glucose, BUN, and electrolytes in ER and deliver it to the lab for testing as the I-Stat instrument is not fxning properly. Which type of sample is most appropriate?

9. employee right to know law allows employees to review the

10. the following term means a decrease of red blood cells:

11. required specimen for the occult blood test is:

12. the difference between arteries and veins is that:

13. blue quadrant of the NFPA label lists the relative danger of a chemical in the area of:

14. the pbt has orders to draw a K+ on a patient awaiting dialysis and proceeds to the following division:

15. The following antiseptic should not be used on infants under the age of two months:

16. Pbt has received a specimen for chromosomal studies and delivers it to which lab dept?

17. pbt is about to enter the room of a patient in airborne isolation. which of the following PPE will be needed

18. When inspecting the antecubital fossa to select a vein for venipunture, the order of selection is:

19. when the body acts to maintain a dynamic steady state, it is referred to as:

20. Which of the following analytes would not be affected by hemolysis?

21. preventing the spread of infection to patients, health care workers, and visitors requires breaking the chain of infection through use of all of the following except

22. Inflammation of a vein is referred to as:

23. Screening test that involves the vascular system and platet fxn to assess the overall integrity of primary hemostasis

24. Bright red blood is spurting into the tube causing you to suspect thta you may have punctured an artery during your venous draw. How should you proceed?

25. A patient who requires a blood alchol level has a wrist band confirming an allergy to iodine, what is the proper cleansing agent to use?