Question 1

Two levels of commercial quality control samples are performed to determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  the reliability of the test system. 
B)  proper storage of test materials. 
C)  correct performance of the test. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the reliability of the test system. 
B)  proper storage of test materials. 
C)  correct performance of the test. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

If an operator is not performing a test correctly,this will be detected through:

Accepted Answer

A)  documentation. 
B)  calibration. 
C)  panic values. 
D)  quality control. 
A)  documentation. 
B)  calibration. 
C)  panic values. 
D)  quality control.

Question 3

Point-of-care testing (POCT) is performed as part of patient-focused care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To determine the proper maintenance of a Glucometer,the blood collector should:

Accepted Answer

A)  attend a proficiency class. 
B)  read the package insert. 
C)  contact the manufacturer. 
D)  consult with another employee. 
A)  attend a proficiency class. 
B)  read the package insert. 
C)  contact the manufacturer. 
D)  consult with another employee.

Question 5

A blood collector performing a test on a standardized sample received from a monitoring agency is performing:

Accepted Answer

A)  proficiency testing. 
B)  quality control. 
C)  waived testing. 
D)  documentation. 
A)  proficiency testing. 
B)  quality control. 
C)  waived testing. 
D)  documentation.

Question 6

Package inserts can be interchanged between kits from different manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most standardized method of reporting a prothrombin time (PT) result is the international normalized ratio (INR).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which phase of laboratory testing involves failure to identify the patient correctly in the point-of-care testing (POCT) device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preexamination phase 
B)  Examination phase 
C)  Postexamination phase 
D)  Proficiency phase 
A)  Preexamination phase 
B)  Examination phase 
C)  Postexamination phase 
D)  Proficiency phase

Question 9

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations are administered by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the College of American Pathologists (CAP). 
B)  the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 
C)  the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (COL
A) . 
D)  The Joint Commission (TJ
C) . 
A)  the College of American Pathologists (CAP). 
B)  the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 
C)  the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (COL
A) . 
D)  The Joint Commission (TJ
C) .

Question 10

One of the main advantages of point-of-care testing (POCT) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  faster turnaround time of test results. 
B)  no quality control is necessary. 
C)  training is not necessary. 
D)  the dilutional effect on operators. 
A)  faster turnaround time of test results. 
B)  no quality control is necessary. 
C)  training is not necessary. 
D)  the dilutional effect on operators.

Question 11

Which of the following is a hematology point-of-care test (POCT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemoglobin 
B)  Hematocrit 
C)  Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Hemoglobin 
B)  Hematocrit 
C)  Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 
D)  All of the above

Two levels of commercial quality control samples are performed to determine:

If an operator is not performing a test correctly,this will be detected through:

Point-of-care testing (POCT) is performed as part of patient-focused care.

To determine the proper maintenance of a Glucometer,the blood collector should:

A blood collector performing a test on a standardized sample received from a monitoring agency is performing:

Package inserts can be interchanged between kits from different manufacturers.

The most standardized method of reporting a prothrombin time (PT) result is the international normalized ratio (INR).

Which phase of laboratory testing involves failure to identify the patient correctly in the point-of-care testing (POCT) device?

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations are administered by:

One of the main advantages of point-of-care testing (POCT) is:

Which of the following is a hematology point-of-care test (POCT)?

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Equipment

Venipuncture Techniques

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Special Blood Collection

Dermal Puncture

Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

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Exam 7: Point-Of-Care Testing

Two levels of commercial quality control samples are performed to determine:

If an operator is not performing a test correctly,this will be detected through:

Point-of-care testing (POCT) is performed as part of patient-focused care.

To determine the proper maintenance of a Glucometer,the blood collector should:

A blood collector performing a test on a standardized sample received from a monitoring agency is performing:

Package inserts can be interchanged between kits from different manufacturers.

The most standardized method of reporting a prothrombin time (PT) result is the international normalized ratio (INR).

Which phase of laboratory testing involves failure to identify the patient correctly in the point-of-care testing (POCT) device?

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations are administered by:

One of the main advantages of point-of-care testing (POCT) is:

Which of the following is a hematology point-of-care test (POCT)?

Introduction to Blood Collection

Venipuncture Equipment

Venipuncture Techniques

Preexamination Variables and Venipuncture Complications

Special Blood Collection

Dermal Puncture

Blood Collection From Vascular Access Devices

Filters