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ASCP Hematology Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not a feature of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: WAS includes thrombocytopenia (A), eczema (B), infections (C), and autoimmunity (D), but features small platelets, not giant (E), unlike Bernard-Soulier.
Question 2 of 5
Inherited thrombocytopenias include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CAT (A), TAR (B), Bernard-Soulier (D), and WAS (E) are thrombocytopenias. Glanzmann’s (C) is a qualitative defect with normal counts.
Question 3 of 5
Constrictive pericarditis secondary to radiation exposure with sings of increase in pulmonary pressure. The child received a course of irradiation which leads to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Radiation (B) is a known cause of constrictive pericarditis, supported by Kussmaul sign and right-sided signs. TB (A) is rare, others (C, D) less likely given history.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following symptoms/sings is a manifestation of anemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fatigue (D) is a classic anemia symptom due to reduced oxygen delivery; others are less specific.
Question 5 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).