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ASCP Hematology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What are the clinical manifestations of non-Hodgkin lymphoma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manifestations of non-Hodgkin lymphoma vary with the site and extent of disease involvement; no single sign is diagnostic.
Question 2 of 5
Which factors should be included in a teaching plan for a child with sickle cell anemia? (Select one that does not apply..)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prompt medical attention when sick, stress avoidance, proper hydration, and good nutrition are all crucial in managing sickle cell anemia. (Overcooling by an air-conditioned room is not specifically indicated.)
Question 3 of 5
Which laboratory test is ordered to determine the presence of the HIV antigen in an infant whose parent is HIV+?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A p24 antigen assay (or PCR/viral culture) is used to confirm HIV infection in infants.
Question 4 of 5
Which would you expect to administer to a child with ITP and a platelet count of 5000/mm³?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IVIG is given in ITP to help reduce the autoimmune destruction of platelets. (Platelet transfusions are reserved for life-threatening bleeding.)
Question 5 of 5
Anemia and reticulocytopenia that occur in the 2nd half of infancy period is LEAST likely due to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DBA (A) typically presents in the first 6 months, not later infancy (6-12 months), unlike TEC (B), prolonged hemolytic disease (C), aplastic crises (D), or Fanconi anemia (E), which can occur or persist into this period.