MPAS Common Laboratory Tests: Blood Practice Test

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• Which condition can cause decreased alkaline phosphatase?
• Leukocytosis refers to which condition?
• What does an elevated creatinine level indicate?
• Lymphopenia can be caused by which treatment?
• Which are the three types of lymphocytes?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between hematocrit and hemoglobin levels?
• Increased alkaline phosphatase levels can be seen during which physiological process?
• Which condition commonly elevates AST?
• Elevated lipase is most commonly due to which condition?
• Basophilia is more commonly linked to which condition?
• Leukopenia is defined as which of the following?
• What is a primary goal of POCT?
• Lymphocytes are made in which location?
• A patient with suspected coagulopathy has a low fibrinogen level. Which conditions would this finding most support?
• Increased amylase is most commonly associated with which condition?
• Which factor commonly explains differences in RBC reference ranges among adults?
• What is the recommended order of draw in phlebotomy and why?
• What factors can cause falsely elevated or decreased HbA1c?
• Bilirubin comes from which process?
• A CBC w/ differential provides what?
• Which list correctly names the five types of white blood cells?
• Which statement best describes the utility and limitation of D-dimer testing?
• Which statement about platelets is true?
• What is the term for increased serum calcium?
• GGT is commonly associated with problems in which organ?
• How do ferritin levels behave in inflammation and why does this complicate interpretation?
• Basopenia is defined as which?
• A direct antiglobulin test (DAT) positive result after transfusion most strongly indicates which of the following?
• What is a cause of thrombocytosis?
• Monocytosis is typically caused by which conditions?
• The speed of POCT primarily supports which clinical process?
• Which laboratory findings support the diagnosis of hemolysis?
• In iron deficiency anemia, ferritin is typically:
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of leukopenia?
• Which statement correctly describes the typical relationship between hematocrit and hemoglobin?
• What is the primary cation found in extracellular fluid?
• Which condition can show a positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) even without a history of transfusion?
• In a standard lipid panel, which four components are typically reported?
• Which term describes a decrease in red blood cell count?
• What test is the standard for monitoring long-term glycemic control in diabetes?
• How is the anion gap calculated and what does a high value suggest?
• During a CBC workup, which scenario best explains elevated bilirubin levels?
• Which CMP analyte is produced by the liver and reflects synthetic function?
• What is a cause of thrombocytopenia?
• Chloride is most commonly associated with which ion in body fluids?
• What causes a decreased BUN?
• Which two liver enzymes are most specific for hepatocellular injury?
• A primary characteristic of POCT is that results are typically...
• HbA1c reflects average blood glucose and what are the typical thresholds for prediabetes and diabetes?
• Which laboratory test is commonly used as an initial screen for anemia?
• Hypernatremia refers to which electrolyte condition?
• Which bilirubin fraction is typically elevated in cholestasis?
• How are MCV, MCH, and MCHC used to classify anemia?
• What does GFR stand for?
• A potential impact of POCT results on patient care is that they may lead to...
• Which two analytes are included in a CMP but not in a BMP?
• If AST is disproportionately higher than ALT, this pattern suggests which condition?
• Why is timely centrifugation important for most chemistry assays and what risk arises from delays?
• Name two common preanalytic errors in lab testing and a method to prevent them.
• POCT is defined as diagnostic testing performed at or near the site of the patient with results leading to a potential change in care.
• Which statement best describes serum amylase in pancreatitis?
• Which panel would you order to evaluate liver enzymes, bilirubin, and electrolyte balance in a single test?
• Which condition is a cause of lymphocytosis?
• What is the term for increased platelet levels?
• What is a commonly used transfusion trigger for stable adults with anemia, and how might this threshold change with cardiac disease?
• Which WBC type is primarily involved in antibody production?
• What roles do the BMP play in assessing kidney function and electrolyte balance?
• What is the term for decreased platelet levels?
• Which statement best describes POCT's placement?
• Which statement best describes PT/INR and its clinical use?
• Eosinophilia is typically associated with which phrase?
• Which statement correctly describes the clinical use of the aPTT test?
• In a routine lipid panel, which components are measured, and what LDL level is often considered elevated for adults?
• Which statement about A1c accuracy during pregnancy is true?
• Which of the following is NOT a BMP component?
• Which statement best helps distinguish iron deficiency from inflammation-associated anemia when ferritin is elevated due to inflammation?
• Hyponatremia describes a low level of which ion?
• Which statement best describes chloride's role in body fluids?
• Which statement about hyperparathyroidism and calcium is true?
• Which condition is commonly associated with eosinophilia?
• Which condition can cause decreased serum calcium?
• Which CBC value represents the proportion of red blood cells in blood?
• Why is ferritin considered a marker of iron stores and what is its limitation?
• Leukocytes are which blood component?
• Is an A1c accurate during pregnancy?
• Which of the following scenarios is most consistent with a prerenal pattern of azotemia due to dehydration?
• Elevation of ALP may reflect cholestasis or increased bone turnover. Which statement correctly captures this interpretation?
• Which term describes a high sodium concentration in the blood?
• A typical trade-off of POCT is faster results with...
• What is hematocrit?
• Which finding best suggests iron overload rather than iron deficiency?
• In the context of POCT, results that can lead to a potential change in care are most aligned with which concept?
• What is the term for decreased RBC count?
• Which statement correctly describes what is included in a CMP?
• In evaluating hemolysis, which statement best describes haptoglobin's role and what a low level indicates?
• Which term describes a low sodium concentration in the blood?
• What is the term for increased RBC count?
• Which non-pathologic reason is listed as a cause of neutrophilia?
• What is the initial test to check for anemia?
• What is serum amylase?
• Which cell type serves as the second line of defense against infection?
• What does a high BUN/creatinine ratio suggest in a patient with kidney concerns?
• What is the smallest formed cellular element in blood?
• Which statement about leukocytosis is true?
• Which term describes a low potassium concentration in the blood?
• Increased bilirubin is most commonly due to which process?
• Hypokalemia refers to which condition?
• Leukocytosis is most often associated with which of the following?
• Which is listed as a potential cause of leukopenia?
• Which finding is least likely in iron deficiency anemia?
• Which of the following can cause hyperglycemia?
• Hyperkalemia indicates an elevated level of which electrolyte?
• What artifact can cause pseudohyponatremia in lab results and how can it occur?
• The direct antiglobulin test is primarily used to assess for which condition?
• A BUN test can be performed on which blood sample type?
• Creatinine production differs between men and women due to differences in what?
• What is transferrin saturation and how is it calculated?
• How should specimen labeling and patient identification be performed to minimize errors?
• Which statement about basophils in the blood is true?
• Which test provides an average blood glucose over the past two to three months?
• A CBC shows a low MCV. What type of anemia is most likely?
• Which test is used to monitor warfarin therapy?
• Which values are typically included in the Basic Metabolic Panel?
• Where are platelets formed?
• Which white blood cell type is the most numerous in circulating blood?
• Which statement about elevated BUN is most accurate?
• Which set lists the components of a BMP?
• Which statement best describes the LDL target for general adults?
• Which lab pattern best indicates hepatocellular injury?
• Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) stands for which phrase?
• Which statement about a CBC with differential is true?
• What is the role of platelets?
• What are common signs of an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction and the typical laboratory changes?
• Which term describes an elevated red blood cell count?
• What is the term for decreased bicarbonate?
• What is the purpose of Type and Screen versus Type and Crossmatch in pretransfusion testing?
• What is the primary cation inside cells?
• What is the term for decreased serum chloride?
• How is the anion gap value normally interpreted and what conditions lead to a high anion gap?
• Elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is most commonly associated with which scenarios?
• What do rising BUN and creatinine indicate and how can you interpret the BUN/creatinine ratio?
• What is the DAT (direct antiglobulin test) used for in transfusion medicine?
• Which best captures the essence of POCT?
• A basic metabolic panel is used to assess electrolyte balance and kidney function.
• Which statement about red blood cells is true?
• Which is the most likely cause of increased ALT?
• CMP is an acronym for which panel?
• Which white blood cell differential change is most typical in bacterial infection?
• Decreased amylase can be seen in which condition?
• An elevated reticulocyte count indicates what about the bone marrow's response to anemia?
• How do ferritin and transferrin saturation differ in assessing iron status, especially during inflammation?
• Which blood component is the smallest formed element and participates in clotting?
• What platelet count defines thrombocytopenia and why is it clinically important?
• What is the significance of an elevated RDW on a CBC?
• Point of care testing results lead to potential change in the patient’s care. Which option best describes this concept?
• What causes erythrocytosis?
• Creatinine production as described in the material is true?
• Which is NOT a typical cause of increased alkaline phosphatase?
• What is the anemia pattern typical of chronic disease?
• What is the term for increased serum chloride?
• Relative to central lab testing, POCT is commonly characterized by being...
• Bilirubin is excreted in which bodily fluid?
• POCT results are designed to inform clinical decisions at the point of care, which means they may lead to...
• What is the clinical significance of measuring total and direct (conjugated) bilirubin?
• What is the primary anion in extracellular fluid?
• Which WBC type is associated with allergic reactions and parasitic infections?
• In lipid management, what LDL level is generally considered a high-risk target for most adults?
• Which condition is a cause of neutrophilia?
• Which statement correctly identifies the primary intracellular cation?
• Do red blood cells have nuclei?
• Which statement correctly describes a high BUN/creatinine ratio (>20:1)?
• Are basophils typically seen in the blood?
• Which biomarker most directly assesses glomerular filtration rate?
• How do the patterns of AST/ALT and ALP help differentiate hepatocellular injury from cholestasis?
• Which statement best describes a "left shift" in neutrophil differential seen in bacterial infections?
• Lymphocytosis can be caused by which condition?
• The term 'point of care' implies testing occurs...
• List three laboratory findings you would expect in intravascular hemolysis.
• Which CBC pattern is most suggestive of iron deficiency anemia?
• Compared to central laboratory testing, POCT is generally described as...
• Which disease is associated with increased red blood cell mass?
• What is the term for increased bicarbonate?
• Elevated ALP along with GGT is most associated with which condition?
• Which item is NOT typically included in a CMP?
• What does POCT stand for?
• Which infection is listed as a lymphocytosis trigger besides mononucleosis?
• What is the role of haptoglobin in hemolysis and what does a decreased level indicate?
• Transferrin saturation tends to change in iron deficiency by:
• Which statement best describes what MCV measures?
• Why is fasting recommended for lipid testing, and what is the typical impact of nonfasting on triglyceride levels?
• What is the term for decreased serum calcium?
• What is the primary role of neutrophils?
• In alcohol-related liver disease, what is the characteristic pattern of AST and ALT?
• If pseudohyponatremia is suspected due to lipid abnormalities, which method confirms the true sodium level?
• What happens to potassium measurements if a blood sample hemolyzes during collection?
• Which of the following is a cause of hypercalcemia related to bone turnover?
• What can happen with hypocalcemia?
• Which condition can cause hypercalcemia?
• What is the primary function of red blood cells?
• Which laboratory findings point toward cholestasis rather than hepatocellular injury?
• The reference range for RBC count differs between which groups?
• Which blood type is the universal donor and which is the universal recipient in ABO and Rh typing?
• Which pair of enzymes is most commonly used as markers of hepatocellular injury?
• What are the fasting plasma glucose thresholds for normal, prediabetes, and diabetes?
• In anemia of chronic disease, what happens to TIBC?
• What does a low GFR indicate?
• Which factor is mentioned as causing variation in creatinine production besides muscle mass?
• How is creatinine produced?
• Basophilia is associated with which condition?
• Which condition is associated with low GFR?