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AMT MLT EXAM STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Which type of anemia is a group of inherited disorders of Hb synthesis, characterized by
microcytosis, hypochromasia, and basophilic stippling?
a.Hemolytic anemia
b.Iron deficiency anemia
c.Sideroblastic anemia
d.Thalassemias
d.Thalassemias
Microcytosis, hypochromasia and basophilic stippling are general observations for thalassemias.
Anisocytosis, poikilocytosis, and target cells may be present, as well as decreased osmotic
fragility.
What are disorders in which the presence of structurally abnormal hemoglobin is considered
to play an important role pathologically?
a.Diabetes mellitus
b.Hemoglobinopathies
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c.Iron deficiency anemia
d.Thalassemia
b.Hemoglobinopathies
Hemoglobinopathies are disorders in which the presence of structurally abnormal hemoglobin
is considered to play an important role pathologically.
To ensure accuracy of the hemoglobin and hematocrit, the rule of three is used: hemoglobin x
3 = hematocrit. This rule only works with which types of erythrocytes?
a.Macrocytic, normochromic
b.Normocytic, hyperchromic
c.Normocytic, hypochromic
d.Normocytic, normochromic
d.Normocytic, normochromic
The rule of three only works with normocytic, normochromic erythrocytes. Since the rule of
three will not hold in instances of hypochromia, spherocytosis, or spurious results, it is a quick
quality assessment to detect those circumstances.
What supravital stains bind, neutralize, and cross-link RNA?
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a.Crystal violet
b.Giemsa stain
c.New methylene blue method
d.Wright's stain
c.New methylene blue method
New methylene blue supravital stains cause the ribosomal and residual RNA to co-precipitate
with the few remaining mitochondria and ferritin masses in living young erythrocytes to form
microscopically visible, dark-blue clusters and filaments. With supravital dyes, such as new
methylene blue, the RNA reticulum stains blue, and the cells are called reticulocytes.
The total volume of blood in an average adult is about 6 L, or 7% to 8% of the body weight.
About 45% of this amount is comprised of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
What is the remaining 55% of the liquid fraction?
a.Plasma
b.Red marrow
c.Serum
d.Yellow marrow
a.Plasma
Approximately 90% of the composition of plasma is water, with the remaining 10% consisting of
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soluble biochemicals such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, hormones, enzymes, lipids,
salts, and trace metals.
What category of bioterrorism agents have the highest priority and pose a risk to national
security because they can be easily disseminated or transmitted from person to person, result
in high mortality rates and have the potential for major public health impact?
a.Category A
b.Category B
c.Category C
d.Category D
.Category A
Bioterrorism agents are a concern to laboratories. These agents are divided into categories A, B
and C. Category A agents have the highest priority. Anthrax and Smallpox are examples of
Category A agents
What does the acronym TLA mean?
a.Thin layer application
b.Time lag aspiration
c.Total laboratory automation
d.Toxicity level assays
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AMT MLT EXAM STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
Which type of anemia is a group of inherited disorders of Hb synthesis, characterized by
microcytosis, hypochromasia, and basophilic stippling?
a.Hemolytic anemia
b.Iron deficiency anemia
c.Sideroblastic anemia
d.Thalassemias
d.Thalassemias
Microcytosis, hypochromasia and basophilic stippling are general observations for thalassemias.
Anisocytosis, poikilocytosis, and target cells may be present, as well as decreased osmotic
fragility.
What are disorders in which the presence of structurally abnormal hemoglobin is considered
to play an important role pathologically?
a.Diabetes mellitus
b.Hemoglobinopathies
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c.Iron deficiency anemia
d.Thalassemia
b.Hemoglobinopathies
Hemoglobinopathies are disorders in which the presence of structurally abnormal hemoglobin
is considered to play an important role pathologically.
To ensure accuracy of the hemoglobin and hematocrit, the rule of three is used: hemoglobin x
3 = hematocrit. This rule only works with which types of erythrocytes?
a.Macrocytic, normochromic
b.Normocytic, hyperchromic
c.Normocytic, hypochromic
d.Normocytic, normochromic
d.Normocytic, normochromic
The rule of three only works with normocytic, normochromic erythrocytes. Since the rule of
three will not hold in instances of hypochromia, spherocytosis, or spurious results, it is a quick
quality assessment to detect those circumstances.
What supravital stains bind, neutralize, and cross-link RNA?
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a.Crystal violet
b.Giemsa stain
c.New methylene blue method
d.Wright's stain
c.New methylene blue method
New methylene blue supravital stains cause the ribosomal and residual RNA to co-precipitate
with the few remaining mitochondria and ferritin masses in living young erythrocytes to form
microscopically visible, dark-blue clusters and filaments. With supravital dyes, such as new
methylene blue, the RNA reticulum stains blue, and the cells are called reticulocytes.
The total volume of blood in an average adult is about 6 L, or 7% to 8% of the body weight.
About 45% of this amount is comprised of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
What is the remaining 55% of the liquid fraction?
a.Plasma
b.Red marrow
c.Serum
d.Yellow marrow
a.Plasma
Approximately 90% of the composition of plasma is water, with the remaining 10% consisting of
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soluble biochemicals such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, hormones, enzymes, lipids,
salts, and trace metals.
What category of bioterrorism agents have the highest priority and pose a risk to national
security because they can be easily disseminated or transmitted from person to person, result
in high mortality rates and have the potential for major public health impact?
a.Category A
b.Category B
c.Category C
d.Category D
.Category A
Bioterrorism agents are a concern to laboratories. These agents are divided into categories A, B
and C. Category A agents have the highest priority. Anthrax and Smallpox are examples of
Category A agents
What does the acronym TLA mean?
a.Thin layer application
b.Time lag aspiration
c.Total laboratory automation
d.Toxicity level assays
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