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Which of the following is a key objective of Point-Of-Care testing and specimen-obtaining procedures?
What should be done with expired equipment in Point-Of-Care testing?
Which of the following is a requirement for performing Point-Of-Care testing?
Which medical professional is commonly known as an 'Ear, Nose and Throat' doctor?
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What is the most common group of streptococcus bacteria that causes Strep throat?
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What is the correct process for obtaining a throat swab?
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Which of the following is NOT true about quality controls in POC testing?
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What should be done if quality control checks have not been documented on the outside of a box of tests?
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What is the purpose of internal controls in POC testing?
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Why are capillary punctures often preferred over venipuncture for obtaining blood for POC testing?
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True or false: Point-Of-Care testing provides immediate diagnostic results at the time of service?
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True or false: Specimen viability refers to the proper storage and testing conditions of POCT equipment?
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True or false: Expired equipment should never be used on patients in Point-Of-Care testing?
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True or false: Quality controls in POC testing can be either qualitative or quantitative?
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True or false: Tests performed on equipment that has not undergone manufacturer quality controls can still be considered reliable?
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True or false: External controls in POC testing test an entire lot number's reliability?
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True or false: Internal controls in POC testing are performed by the testing device while testing the patient's specimen?
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True or false: Streptococcus pyogenes is the most common group A streptococcus and is often the cause of Strep throat?
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True or false: Otolaryngologists are medical professionals commonly known as 'Ear, Nose and Throat' doctors?
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True or false: When obtaining a throat swab, it is important to avoid touching the swab to the tongue, cheeks, uvula, and teeth?
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Study Notes
Point-Of-Care Testing
- A key objective of Point-Of-Care testing and specimen-obtaining procedures is to provide immediate diagnostic results at the time of service.
- Expired equipment should never be used on patients and should be discarded.
Requirements for Performing Point-Of-Care Testing
- A requirement for performing Point-Of-Care testing is that quality controls must be documented on the outside of a box of tests.
Medical Professionals
- Otolaryngologists are medical professionals commonly known as 'Ear, Nose and Throat' doctors.
Streptococcus Bacteria
- Streptococcus pyogenes is the most common group A streptococcus and is often the cause of Strep throat.
Obtaining a Throat Swab
- When obtaining a throat swab, it is important to avoid touching the swab to the tongue, cheeks, uvula, and teeth.
Quality Controls in POC Testing
- Quality controls in POC testing can be either qualitative or quantitative.
- Internal controls in POC testing are performed by the testing device while testing the patient's specimen.
- External controls in POC testing test an entire lot number's reliability.
- If quality control checks have not been documented on the outside of a box of tests, it is not considered a reliable test.
- The purpose of internal controls in POC testing is to ensure the accuracy of test results.
Venipuncture vs Capillary Punctures
- Capillary punctures are often preferred over venipuncture for obtaining blood for POC testing.
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Test your knowledge on collecting and testing specimens in Point-Of-Care testing with this quiz. Learn about the importance of immediate results in diagnostic testing and how specimens such as throat swabs can be used to detect streptococcal infections.
