{"product_id":"ascp-mla-exam-practice-questions-9798751888084","title":"ASCP MLA Exam: Practice Questions","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the \u003cb\u003eASCP BOC Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) exam\u003c\/b\u003e with this unofficial book of practice questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book contains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e400 multiple-choice questions\u003c\/b\u003e divided into the\u003cb\u003e five content areas\u003c\/b\u003e of the exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about the ASCP MLA exam. You'll learn what topics you need to study, what to bring on exam day, and how to get your exam results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust like the real ASCP MLA exam, the questions are based on five content areas: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatient registration and specimen collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen preparation and processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for clinical testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaived and point-of-care testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnswers and explanations are provided at the end of each content area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAMPLE QUESTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo give you a preview, here are five sample questions from the book: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e1) PATIENT REGISTRATION AND SPECIMEN COLLECTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhich specimen request has the highest priority?\u003cbr\u003ea. Fasting\u003cbr\u003eb. Post-op\u003cbr\u003ec. Stat\u003cbr\u003ed. Urgent \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2) SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND PROCESSING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy must pipette tips be changed after each sample?\u003cbr\u003ea. To prevent bubbles from forming in the pipette\u003cbr\u003eb. To prevent cross-contamination between samples\u003cbr\u003ec. To prevent wear and tear on the pipette\u003cbr\u003ed. To reduce the time spent pipetting \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e3) SUPPORT FOR CLINICAL TESTING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor which test are Westergren tubes used?\u003cbr\u003ea. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate\u003cbr\u003eb. Hematocrit\u003cbr\u003ec. Microhematocrit\u003cbr\u003ed. Reticulocyte count \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e4) WAIVED AND POINT-OF-CARE TESTING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA false negative result on a pregnancy test may be caused by urine that is: \u003cbr\u003ea. high in glucose\u003cbr\u003eb. high in ketones\u003cbr\u003ec. too concentrated\u003cbr\u003ed. too diluted \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e5) LABORATORY OPERATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat are standards of practice?\u003cbr\u003ea. A definition of competent behavior for professionals\u003cbr\u003eb. Measures to ensure work is accurate\u003cbr\u003ec. Rules for how organizations must treat their employees\u003cbr\u003ed. Rules for students on work placements \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnswers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1) c. Stat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStat test requests have the highest priority. These tests are needed for the immediate management of life-threatening situations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2) b. To prevent cross-contamination between samples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing the same pipette tip can cause sample carryover, where residual droplets from the previous sample contaminate the next sample. In the laboratory, you must change tips after every sample to prevent this. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e3) a. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Westergren tube is a type of sedimentation rate tube. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e4) d. too diluted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf urine is diluted (for example, if the patient has drunk a lot of fluids), the concentration of the pregnancy hormone (hCG) may be too low for the test to detect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e5) a. A definition of competent behavior for professionals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandards of practice define the expected behaviors, skills, and competencies for professionals within a specific field. They ensure workers meet a certain level of performance and quality.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779403088146,"sku":"9798751888084","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1247af45-cd55-403e-8f79-cb409b282f9b.jpg?v=1765369061","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ascp-mla-exam-practice-questions-9798751888084","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}