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Prometric exam preparation 2025

Lab technician/Lab Technologist Practice test

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2. Which globin chains compose hemoglobin A1? 2 points

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A. Two alpha chains and two beta chains

B. Two alpha chains and two delta chains

C. Two alpha chains and two gamma

D. Two beta chains and two delta chains

3. Which hemoglobin may be differentiated from other hemoglobins on the 1 point

basis of its resistance to denature in alkaline solution?

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A. A1

B. A2

C. C

D. F

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4. Proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids are the three major biochemical 2 points

compounds of human metabolism. What is the element that distinguishes

proteins from carbohydrate and lipid compounds?

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A. Carbon

B. Hydrogen

C. Oxygen

D. Nitrogen

5. Which immunoglobulin class, characterized by its possession of a secretory 1 point

component, is found in saliva, tears, and body secretions?

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A. IgA

B. IgD

C. IgG

D. IgM

6. What percentage of tissue located in the bone marrow cavities of adults is 2 points

fat?

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A. 10%

B. 25%

C. 50%

D. 75%

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7. In the third month of gestation, what is the primary site of hematopoiesis? 2 points

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A. Liver

B. Marrow of long bones

C. Spleen

D. Yolk sac

8. What is the approximate total blood volume in an adult? 1 point

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A. 1 L

B. 2 L

C. 6 L

D. 12 L

9. The largest hematopoietic cells in normal bone marrow are 2 points

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A. Osteoblasts

B. Osteoclasts

C. Megakaryocytes

D. Plasma cells

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10. What is the average life span of a normal red blood cell? 1 point

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A. 1 day

B. 10 days

C. 60 days

D. 120 days

11. Microcytic, hypochromic red cells are most often associated with impaired 3 points

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A. DNA synthesis

B. RNA metabolism

C. Hemoglobin synthesis

D. Enzyme metabolism

12. Defective nuclear maturation commonly results in the production of red cells 3 points
that are

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A. Normocytic

B. Hypochromic

C. Macrocytic

D. Microcytic

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13. . A patient with drug-induced hemolytic anemia has the following DAT 3 points

results:
Polyspecific AHG = 3+
Anti-IgG = 3+
Anti-C3d = 0
Which of the following drugs is most likely to be the cause?

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A. Phenacetin

B. Quinidine

C. Penicillin

D. Tolmetin

14. Which of the following organisms is unable to grow on MacConkey agar? 2 points

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A. Bordetella bronchiseptica

B. Burkholderia cepacia

C. Kingella denitrificans

D. Plesiomonas shigelloides

15. Vibrio vulnificus is a well-established human pathogen that is known to 3 points

cause

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A. Gastroenteritis

B. Pneumonia

C. Pyelonephritis

D. Wound infections

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16. Which of the following is the optimal clinical specimen for the recovery of 2 points
Legionella pneumophila?

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A. Stool

B. Blood

C. Bronchial washings

D. Nasopharyngeal swab

17. Fungi that undergo asexual reproduction are termed 2 points

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A. Imperfect

B. Perfect

C. Aseptate

D. Septate

18. Even though it can affect other body sites, the organs most commonly 3 points

affected by infection with Cryptococcus are the lungs and the central
nervous system. Cryptococcus is commonly found in

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A. Rose bushes

B. Cats and dogs

C. Pigeon roosts

D. Bat roosts

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19. An 8-year-old child from Guatemala was seen in the public health clinic. The 3 points
mother said he was always tired and had difficulty breathing when playing.
He had low hemoglobin, and examination of a peripheral blood smear
showed the presence of an extracellular organism about 18 mm long with an
anterior flagellum and prominent nucleus. The organism seen is most
likely:

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A. Trypanosoma brucei

B. Trypanosoma cruzi

C. Leishmania braziliensis

D. Dracunculus medinensis

20. Which of the following is not required for DNA replication by PCR? 2 points

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A. Oligonucleotide primers

B. DNA polymerase

C. DNA ligase

D. Deoxynucleotides

21. The physical characteristic of color is assessed when a routine urinalysis is 1 point

performed. Which of the following will affect that color significantly?

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A. Bilirubin

B. Glucose

C. Albumin

D. Ketones

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22. What is the expected pH range of a freshly voided urine specimen? 2 points

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A. 3.5–8.0

B. 3.5–9.0

C. 4.0–8.5

D. 4.5–8.0

23. Urine specimens should be analyzed as soon as possible after collection. If 1 point

urine specimens are allowed to stand at room temperature for an excessive

amount of time, the urine pH will become alkaline because of bacterial
decomposition of

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A. Protein

B. Urea

C. Creatinine

D. Ketones

24. Which term is defined as a urine specific gravity which is 1.035? 1 point

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A. Anuria

B. Oliguria

C. Polyuria

D. Hypersthenuria

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25. If a specimen has bacteria in it, what will be the indication that the bacteria 5 points

were put there at the time of collection rather than from a UTI?

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A. Positive nitrite

B. Squamous epithelial cells present

C. Transitional cells present

D. Renal epithelial cells present

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