CSMLS Practice Questions And Answers
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Which of the following actions should be taken when the hematoxylin and eosin stain lacks three
distinct shades of pink?
a. check pH of fixative
b. replace hematoxylin
c. check pH of eosin
d. increase time in water - answerc. check pH of eosin
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d. check the pH of eosin and adjust with acetic acid if necessary - answer✔d. check the pH of eosin and
adjust with acetic acid if necessary
Which of the following statements is consistent with the results given below?
PLEURAL FLUID
- total nucleated cell count: markedly increased
- smear: numerous clumps of large cells without borders
a. repeat the total nucleated cell count
b. report as clotted specimen
c. suspicious of malignant cells
d. presence of the mesothelial cells - answer✔c. suspicious of malignant cells
Which of the following actions should be taken when a technologist is disrespectful to a nurse who is
consistently interrupting their work?
a. file an occurrence report
b. engage in role clarification
c. organize work to accommodate priorities
d. engage in reflective practice - answer✔d. engage in reflective practice
Which of the following actions can account for the presence of Gram negative cocci in chains from a
blood culture?
a. under decolorization of the smear
b. omission of the counterstain step
c. drying of the smear prior to staining
d. overheating of the smear during fixation - answer✔not: under decolorization of the smear
Where should a tissue specimen for frozen section be sent?
a. cytology
b. chemistry
c. histology
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