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ASCP Hematology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Matching: Hemolytic anemia - Thermal sensitivity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis (C) RBCs are thermally sensitive, fragmenting at high temperatures.
Question 2 of 5
Matching: Red blood cell aplasia - X-linked recessive
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neither (D) is X-linked; Diamond-Blackfan is mostly autosomal, TEC is acquired.
Question 3 of 5
A blood smear taken from the patient described in Question 10 shows microcytic hypochromic anemia. Iron supplementation therapy is started. When will the reticulocyte response be at maximum?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reticulocyte peak occurs 5-7 days (B) after iron therapy as erythropoiesis ramps up.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Matching: For each of the following disorders, select the appropriate platelet presentation - Kasabach-Merritt syndrome
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kasabach-Merritt (A) involves platelet trapping in hemangiomas, reducing counts.