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ASCP Hematology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Matching: For each of the following disorders, select the appropriate platelet presentation - ITP
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ITP (A) is defined by decreased platelets due to immune destruction.
Question 2 of 5
A previously normal 10-year-old male experiences pallor, fatigue, and a fall in hemoglobin level from 13 to 8 g/dL without evidence of bleeding. His spleen is slightly enlarged. The reticulocyte count is 10%, and his WBC and platelet counts are normal. Many spherocytes are observed on the blood film. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hereditary spherocytosis (A) fits with spherocytes, hemolysis, splenomegaly, and high reticulocytes without bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
The bleeding time is a test for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleeding time (C) assesses platelet function and vascular integrity.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are true about Fanconi anemia EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fanconi anemia (B) features chromosomal instability, not stability, increasing cancer risk (D).
Question 5 of 5
Chronic thrombocytopenia in a male with eczema should suggest
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (D) is an X-linked disorder with thrombocytopenia, eczema, and immune deficiency.