Blood Donor Collection General

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What is the primary advantage of Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)?

It is only used for coagulation monitoring in physician's offices.

It reduces the need for quality control and maintenance procedures.

It provides convenience to patients and short turnaround times. (correct)

It allows for more accurate results than traditional lab testing.

What is NOT checked by Electronic Quality Control (EQC) in POCT?

Specimen collection and handling. (correct)

Reagent quality.

Instrument functionality.

Operator technique.

What is the purpose of daily external liquid QC for non-instrumented POCT?

To ensure accurate results from POC instruments.

To verify the quality of reagents.

To verify the accuracy of non-instrumented POCT results. (correct)

To calibrate POC instruments.

How can POC instruments become a risk for disease transmission?

Through cross-contamination between patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disinfecting POC instruments with 10% bleach?

To reduce the risk of disease transmission. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary test monitored in coagulation monitoring by POCT?

Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR). Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Lactose Tolerance Test?

To determine the lack of enzyme that converts lactose into glucose and galactose Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring?

To establish and maintain a therapeutic level of a drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Polycythemia treatment?

To reduce the body's overproduction of RBCs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Forensic Toxicology?

Detecting the presence of toxins in the body and determining legal consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Therapeutic Phlebotomy?

To withdraw a large volume of blood to treat a specific condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of chain-of-custody protocol in Paternity/Parentage Testing?

It is used to ensure the integrity of blood samples for testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended pressure for the blood pressure cuff when removing a puncture device?

40 mm Hg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT measured in an arterial blood gas test?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of blotting blood flow with filter paper?

To measure blood staining Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is commonly used for multiple-test-panel monitoring by POCT?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is NOT performed by POCT?

Complete Blood Count Signup and view all the answers

How will the instructor assess the student's understanding of the material?

Via a quiz on Canvas Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to cool samples on ice during transport?

To preserve sample integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 2-Hour Postprandial Glucose test?

To screen for diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?

To diagnose problems of carbohydrate metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of fasting before a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?

At least 12 hours but not more than 16 hours Signup and view all the answers

What should the patient do with the glucose beverage during a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?

Finish the beverage within 5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the collected specimens after a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?

Deliver or send them to the lab ASAP Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of collecting blood from donors?

For transfusions only Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for a blood donor?

17 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a lookback program?

To notify blood recipients of positive test results Signup and view all the answers