MLT ASCP BOARD PRACTICE TEST MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWER COMPLETE AND ACCURATE

An individual with type AB blood will demonstrate the complete absence
of which of the following antigen sites?
A. A
B. B
C. H
D. None of the above
Verified Answer -D;
The A and B antigens are present on the red cells of an AB patient. H
antigen is a precursor to the ABO antigens.
Which of these could cause a sickling event?
A. Excessive intake of water
B. Fluctuations in temperature
C. Oxygen inhalation
D. Sedentary life-style
Verified Answer -B;
Abrupt change in temperature is one of the risk factors in which a sickling
event may occur.
Dehydration, hypoxia, and physical exertion, rather than excessive intake
of fluids, inhaling oxygen, and sedentary lifestyle, are all additional risk
factors in which sickling events may occur.