ASCP PA Practice Questions - ASCP Pathologists' Assistant (PA) Exam - ASCP PA Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the first step a pathologists' assistant should perform when receiving a surgical specimen in the gross room?

Begin dissecting the specimen immediately Verify patient identification and compare with the requisition form Place the specimen in formalin Photograph the specimen

Correct Answer:

Verify patient identification and compare with the requisition form

Question 2

What is the standard fixative used for routine surgical pathology specimens?

Bouin fixative 10% neutral buffered formalin Glutaraldehyde 95% ethanol

Correct Answer:

10% neutral buffered formalin

Question 3

When grossing a radical mastectomy specimen, which anatomic landmark should be inked first for orientation?

The nipple The surgical margins (anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, medial, lateral) The tumor center The axillary tail

Correct Answer:

The surgical margins (anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, medial, lateral)

Question 4

What is the recommended fixation time for breast tissue before performing HER2 immunohistochemistry according to ASCO/CAP guidelines?

Less than 1 hour 6-72 hours in 10% neutral buffered formalin More than 96 hours No fixation required

Correct Answer:

6-72 hours in 10% neutral buffered formalin

Question 5

During a routine autopsy, what is the correct order for removing thoracic and abdominal organs using the Rokitansky method?

Each organ is removed individually in anatomic order All organs are removed en bloc as a single mass and then dissected on the table Only diseased organs are removed Thoracic organs are removed first, then abdominal organs are removed separately

Correct Answer:

All organs are removed en bloc as a single mass and then dissected on the table

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