Module 2: Safety and Compliance

Question 1

yellow

first

Answer 1

sodium polyanethol sulfonate SPS
blood cultures

Question 2

light blue

Answer 2

sodium citrate
coagulation

Question 3

red

Answer 3

serum
clot activator
gel

Question 4

green

Answer 4

heparin
gel plasma seperator

Question 5

lavender

Answer 5

EDTA

Question 6

grey

Answer 6

sodium fluoride
potassium oxalate

Question 7

Interacting with patients

Answer 7

confirm identity
obtain consent
explain procedure
perform collection
monitor patient response
provide post care

Question 8

Open New Glucose Strips

Answer 8

Everyday

Question 9

Run New External Cords

Answer 9

when glucose numbers are dramatic

Question 10

Results out of Range

Answer 10

repeat
check expiration date
ensure room temp
correct application

Question 11

What to do after 2 widely divergent test results?

Answer 11

perform liquid controls

Question 12

which info should be written in the equipment log aftr running external controls?

Answer 12

time and date of control results

Question 13

what should be done with defective strips?

Answer 13

contact manufactuer/follow instructions for sending back the strips

Question 14

what is the first step when troubleshooting a centrifuge that is operating loudly?

Answer 14

make sure tubes are balanced/across from each other

Question 15

which circumstance requires performing added external controls?

Answer 15

when test results are out of range