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ASCP Hematology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The urgency for packed cell transfusion in childhood anemia should be dictated by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Functional impairment (B) (e.g., tachycardia, hypoxia) dictates transfusion need, not just hemoglobin level (A).
Question 2 of 5
Which percent of iron deficient children develop Iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: About 30% (B) of iron-deficient children progress to anemia, depending on severity and duration.
Question 3 of 5
The increment in hemoglobin after instituting oral iron therapy for iron deficiency anemia is about
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemoglobin rises by 0.1-0.3 gm/dl/day (E is closest) with effective iron therapy.
Question 4 of 5
Mentzer index of less than 12.5 suggests thalassemia trait, it represents
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mentzer index (A) = MCV/RBC; <12.5 indicates thalassemia trait vs. >13 for iron deficiency.
Question 5 of 5
Which liver protein plays a key role in iron homeostasis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepcidin (D) regulates iron absorption and storage, key to homeostasis.