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ASCP Hematology Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A 13-month-old girl presented with progressive pallor for the last 3 months. The mother noticed that she started to eat a non-nutritive and dirty substance. She is on breast feeding till this age. On examination, she is pale, apathetic looking, no LAP, no organomegaly, and no skin bleeds. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia (A) fits pallor, pica, and prolonged breastfeeding without solids, common at this age.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.