Ace ASCP Exam 2024 | ACE ASCP Actual
Exam 2024 Questions and Correct
Answers Rated A+
Which of the following condition is the most common cause of increase
anion gap?
A.Metabolic alkalosis
B. Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis -ANSWER-B. Metabolic acidosis
High anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused generally by the body
producing too much acid or not producing enough bicarbonate. This is
often due to an increase in lactic acid or ketoacids, or it may be a sign of
kidney failure. More rarely, high anion gap metabolic acidosis may be
caused by ingesting methanol or overdosing on aspirin.
Which of the following enzymes has the longest elevation after Myocardial
Infarction (MI)?
CK-MB
Myoglobin
Troponin
AOTA -ANSWER-C. Troponin
Troponin is elevated up to 10-14 days after Myocardial Infarction.
Lactic acid specimen:
Chilled and separated from cells
,Heated
Room temperature
Request EDTA sample only -ANSWER-A. Chilled and separated from cells
Feedback Special Handling: No tourniquet. Place on ice immediately and
deliver to lab or aliquot within 15 minutes. DO NOT FREEZE WHOLE
BLOOD SPECIMEN.
Specific gravity measured by refractometer: 1.035. Protein and glucose
both trace in reagent strip:
Presence X-ray medium
Albuminuria
Glucosuria
Normal -ANSWER-A. Presence X-Ray medium
Feedback Xray medium/Radiographic dye can cause erroneous results in
urine specific gravity measurement.
A patient with walking pneumonia is being treated with penicillin. State one
possible condition why the patient is not recovering:
The organism produces beta lactamase
The organism has no cell wall
The organism has capsule
,The organism produces an enzyme that neutralizes the antibiotic -
ANSWER-B. The organism has no cell wall.
Feedback Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae is routinely
treated with antibiotics, although the disease is usually self-limiting. The
disease is treated with macrolide, tetracycline, or fluoroquinolone classes of
antibiotics. All mycoplasmas lack a cell wall and, therefore, all are
inherently resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g., penicillin).
What is the coefficient of variation if the mean is 90 and the standard
deviation is 5.48?
2.75
6.09
5.68
30 -ANSWER-B. 6.09
Feedback:
CV= SD/meanX100,
(5.48/90)X100= 6.09.
Blood smear below denotes Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), which of the
following test is used to identify this type of leukemia?
Image. 1
Myeloperoxidase
Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase
Tartrate-resistant alkaline phosphatase
Sudan Black -ANSWER-B. Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase
, Feedback:
Hairy cells demonstrate strong positivity for tartrate-resistant acid
phosphatase (TRAP) staining. The hairy cells are larger than normal and
positive for CD19, CD20, CD22, CD11c, CD25, CD103, and FMC7.
Arrange the common Rh antigens according to immunogenicity (greatest to
least):
D>c>E>C>e
D>C>E>c>e
D>c>E>e>C
C>D>c>E>e -ANSWER-A. D>c>E>C>e
Feedback Most immunogenic D > c > E > C > e least immunogenic.
Most common error in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is NUCLEIC
ACID CONTAMINATION.
A True (Correct Answer)
B False -ANSWER-A. True
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller paulynmugo. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $25.52. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.