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What is the primary advantage of Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)?
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?
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?
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?
How can POC instruments become a risk for disease transmission?
What is the purpose of disinfecting POC instruments with 10% bleach?
What is the purpose of disinfecting POC instruments with 10% bleach?
What is the primary test monitored in coagulation monitoring by POCT?
What is the primary test monitored in coagulation monitoring by POCT?
What is the primary purpose of the Lactose Tolerance Test?
What is the primary purpose of the Lactose Tolerance Test?
What is the primary goal of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring?
What is the primary goal of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring?
What is the purpose of Polycythemia treatment?
What is the purpose of Polycythemia treatment?
What is the primary focus of Forensic Toxicology?
What is the primary focus of Forensic Toxicology?
What is the purpose of Therapeutic Phlebotomy?
What is the purpose of Therapeutic Phlebotomy?
What is the significance of chain-of-custody protocol in Paternity/Parentage Testing?
What is the significance of chain-of-custody protocol in Paternity/Parentage Testing?
What is the recommended pressure for the blood pressure cuff when removing a puncture device?
What is the recommended pressure for the blood pressure cuff when removing a puncture device?
Which of the following is NOT measured in an arterial blood gas test?
Which of the following is NOT measured in an arterial blood gas test?
What is the purpose of blotting blood flow with filter paper?
What is the purpose of blotting blood flow with filter paper?
Which instrument is commonly used for multiple-test-panel monitoring by POCT?
Which instrument is commonly used for multiple-test-panel monitoring by POCT?
Which of the following tests is NOT performed by POCT?
Which of the following tests is NOT performed by POCT?
How will the instructor assess the student's understanding of the material?
How will the instructor assess the student's understanding of the material?
Why is it important to cool samples on ice during transport?
Why is it important to cool samples on ice during transport?
What is the primary purpose of the 2-Hour Postprandial Glucose test?
What is the primary purpose of the 2-Hour Postprandial Glucose test?
What is the purpose of the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?
What is the purpose of the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?
What is the recommended duration of fasting before a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?
What is the recommended duration of fasting before a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?
What should the patient do with the glucose beverage during a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?
What should the patient do with the glucose beverage during a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?
What should be done with the collected specimens after a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?
What should be done with the collected specimens after a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)?
What is the primary purpose of collecting blood from donors?
What is the primary purpose of collecting blood from donors?
What is the minimum age requirement for a blood donor?
What is the minimum age requirement for a blood donor?
What is the purpose of a lookback program?
What is the purpose of a lookback program?
What is the purpose of autologous donation?
What is the purpose of autologous donation?
How many blood culture sets are required for specimen collection?
How many blood culture sets are required for specimen collection?
What is the time frame for drawing blood cultures?
What is the time frame for drawing blood cultures?
