Overview of Point-Of-Care Testing Concept

What is the primary objective of Point-Of-Care testing and specimen-obtaining procedures?

Which of the following procedures are commonly used for Point-Of-Care testing specimen collection?

What can a Point-Of-Care test for a sore throat using a throat swab provide evidence of?

Why does Point-Of-Care testing focus on safety and specimen viability?

How can Point-Of-Care testing contribute to more positive health outcomes?

What do the letters 'C' and 'T' represent on the pink lines?

What must appear where the 'C' is marked on the test?

What does the 'S' along the bottom of the test represent?

Which of the following is a benefit of using a capillary puncture over a venipuncture?

What is the maximum depth for a finger capillary puncture?

What is the recommended site for a heel capillary puncture?

Why is it important to warm the puncture site before performing a capillary puncture?

Which of the following is NOT a common Point-of-Care Test (POCT)?

Why should finger capillary punctures never be performed on newborn infants?

What is the recommended technique for increasing blood flow at the puncture site if warming is not practical?

What is the purpose of quality controls in Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)?

When should quality controls be performed in POCT?

What is the consequence of using expired equipment in POCT?

Why are internal controls necessary in POCT?

Where can one find specific manufacturer guidelines for POCT devices?

What should be done if external controls are not documented on a test kit box in POCT?

What should the result be for the positive control in External Controls?

Why do some POC devices require system checks or calibrations?

'Because individual test cartridges may be damaged during manufacturing, stored improperly, mishandled or for whatever other reason...' What is this statement referring to?

'Each test cartridge which receives a specimen will be testing two things—the patient’s specimen, and itself for reliability.' What does this imply?

What should be used to clean the capillary puncture site?

What should you do after performing a capillary puncture to allow blood drops to well up freely?

Why should one not squeeze the finger with more than gentle pressure after a capillary puncture?

Where should the lancet be placed when performing a capillary puncture?

Why is it important to allow alcohol to dry completely before a capillary puncture?

What should be done if the puncture site is not on a fleshy part of the finger?

How should blood collection occur after a capillary puncture?

What can happen if you excessively squeeze or 'milk' the finger after a capillary puncture?

What is the primary purpose of Point-Of-Care (POC) testing?

What are the primary objectives of POC testing and specimen-obtaining procedures?

Which of the following specimens can be used for POC testing?

Why is it important to focus on safety and specimen viability in POC testing?

What can POC testing potentially contribute to, according to the text?

What is the purpose of the MonoSpot Point-Of-Care test?

What is the first step in performing the MonoSpot POC test for infectious mononucleosis?

How should the blood specimen be collected for the MonoSpot test?

What should happen at the Control position 'C' on the test cassette?

What does a positive test result for the MonoSpot test indicate?

What is the recommended time frame for reading the results of the MonoSpot test?

What should a medical assistant do after obtaining the MonoSpot test results?

What is the purpose of quality controls in Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)?

What should be done if quality control checks are not documented on the test kit box?

What is a key benefit of using a capillary puncture over a venipuncture for Point-of-Care testing?

What is the purpose of performing external controls in Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)?

What should be done if the results of external controls are not documented on a test kit box in POCT?

Why are internal controls necessary in Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)?

What should be done if expired equipment is used in Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)?

What should be done if the puncture site for a capillary puncture is not on a fleshy part of the finger?

Which of the following is NOT a common Point-of-Care Test (POCT)?

What is the maximum depth for a finger capillary puncture?

What can happen if you excessively squeeze or 'milk' the finger after a capillary puncture?

What is the primary objective of Point-Of-Care testing and specimen-obtaining procedures?

What should you do after performing a capillary puncture to allow blood drops to well up freely?

What does the 'C' stand for in the capillary puncture device?

Why is a solid line required to appear where the 'C' is marked on the test?

What is a common Point-Of-Care Test (POCT) that utilizes a capillary puncture procedure?

Why should finger capillary punctures not be performed on newborn infants?

Where is the recommended site for a heel capillary puncture on an infant younger than 18 months old?

Why is it necessary to ensure that the capillary puncture site is warm before obtaining blood?

What should be avoided when performing a finger capillary puncture procedure?

Why should a puncture not exceed 3.0mm deep when performing a finger capillary puncture?

What is a crucial aspect to ensure after performing a capillary puncture to allow blood drops to well up freely?

What is the purpose of a finger capillary puncture procedure in Point-Of-Care (POC) Testing?

Why should one not excessively squeeze or 'milk' the finger after a capillary puncture?

What is the significance of keeping the punctured finger below heart level during blood collection?

Why is it recommended to allow alcohol to dry completely before performing a capillary puncture?

What should be done if the capillary puncture site is on the side of a finger pad?

What type of test is commonly used to diagnose infectious mononucleosis caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with infectious mononucleosis?

Why should one wipe away the first drop of blood after a capillary puncture?

What can happen if the lancet blade is not placed perpendicular to the fingerprint whorls during a capillary puncture?

What is the purpose of dressing the capillary puncture site after collecting a blood specimen?

Point-Of-Care testing means performing diagnostic testing on a patient, and receiving immediate ______, at the time of service.

POC Testing and specimen-obtaining procedures have the same primary objectives: ______, specimen viability, and patient experience.

If a patient comes into an office with a sore throat, a ______ of the back of the throat can be used in a Point-Of-Care test to provide evidence of the presence or absence of a streptococcal specimen.

These services can provide information quickly to the ______, which can hurry along treatment, recovery, and more positive health outcomes.

In this introductory section, ______ and specimen viability are discussed, as it directly correlates to common concepts and testing requirements that all POC Testing procedures share.

Perform all tasks in a ______ area

Discard waste into appropriate receptacle in accordance with clinic ______

Quality Control are methods to measure and ensure accuracy and ______ of tests

All POC Tests have very specific manufacturer guidelines on how to perform quality control checks, set up devices, testing, responding to error codes or test failures, ______, and contact information for service and technical support

External Controls will test an entire kit, box or batch of tests for the entire lot number’s ______

Internal Controls are performed in many cases by the testing device itself, all while testing the ______ specimen

Each individual test must also be tested to ensure ______

Because individual test cartridges may be damaged during manufacturing, stored improperly, mishandled or for whatever other reason, it is entirely possible that an individual test cartridge may be ______ while the remaining cartridges in the box are reliable

It is simply not enough to test the Lot number of the entire batch, each individual test must also be tested to ensure ______

Said a similar way, each test cartridge which receives a specimen will be testing two things—the ______ specimen, and itself for reliability

After the site is sufficiently ______, clean the site with disposable antiseptic.

It is required that a sterile, ______, disposable lancet be used for performing the capillary puncture.

The student will perform a finger capillary puncture procedure with the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for ______ Testing.

The capillary puncture site should be free of ______, lesion, injury or sign of infection.

Alcohol that has not dried may cause red blood cell (RBC) ______ and other cellular damage.

Place the lancet down firmly onto the site, with the blade ______ to the whorls of the fingerprint.

Infectious mononucleosis, or "mono", is a contagious disease most commonly caused by the ______ Virus (EBV).

If a mono infection is suspected or must be ruled out, a healthcare provider may order a POC (Point Of Care) ______ test.

The MonoSpot test is an ______ test which uses whole blood to test for the presence of specific heterophile antibodies against EBV.

According to the CDC, "most people will become ______ with the EBV virus at some point in their lives."

The student will perform a ______ puncture procedure with the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for Point-Of-Care Mononucleosis Testing.

The MonoSpot Point-Of-Care test can be used to help a healthcare provider diagnose ______ mononucleosis.

McKesson MonoSpot testing equipment, including immunoassay ______, are not refrigerated.

Holding the transfer pipette horizontally, touch the tip of the pipette to the ______ obtain whole blood specimen.

Align the tip of the pipette over the upper area of the ______ well of the cassette, and squeeze the bulb to expel the specimen.

Read results after ______ minutes, but before 15 minutes.

A distinct colored horizontal band should always appear at the ______ position 'C' if the test has been performed correctly.

A positive test result may be read as soon as a distinct colored horizontal band appears at the ______ Position 'T' and at the Control Position.

Many patient conditions can alter test results, such as other disease states (leukemia, rheumatoid ______, more).

Medical Assistants are not to offer any ______ or interpretive statements regarding mononucleosis POC test results.

The ______ stands for Control, which refers to this individual test's Internal Control.

The ______ stands for Test.

The ______ along the bottom is the sample well, where the specimen is deposited.

Capillary punctures should be performed on the ______ portion of the distal phalanx on the palmar surface.

The depth of the ______ puncture must not exceed 3.0mm.

The ______ curvature of the heel must be avoided because the calcaneus bone is located very close to the surface.

Immersion in warm (not hot) water, or by wrapping the area in a warm ______ for 5 minutes can help increase blood flow.

A ______ puncture may be more desirable to a venipuncture technique when small quantities of blood are required.

The ______ site for capillary puncture technique for infants and children younger than 18 months old is the bottom of the heel.

The first drop of blood after a capillary puncture should be ______ away.