CH 1

Question 1

what is the goal of QA

Answer 1

obtain accurate and reproducible results

Question 2

preanalytical

Answer 2

procedures before testing

Question 3

examples of pre-analytical procedures

Answer 3

specimen collection
training staff
ordering correct test

Question 4

Analytical procedures

Answer 4

Procedures during testing

Question 5

Examples of analytical procedures

Answer 5

equipment maintenance
reagents
procedure manuals

Question 6

Post analytical procedures

Answer 6

procedures that affect result reporting and interpretation

Question 7

Examples of post analytical procedures

Answer 7

Communication of results
immediate reporting of critical values
Standardize reporting format

Question 8

How often is internal QC performed

Answer 8

Daily

Question 9

Is the concentration of an internal QC known

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

how often is external QC performed

Answer 10

Quarterly

Question 11

is the concentration known of an external QC

Answer 11

no

Question 12

How does internal QC affect results

Answer 12

Precision

Question 13

Universal precaution

Answer 13

Everything is considered infectious

Question 14

OSHA

Answer 14

Workplace health and safety

Question 15

Do they consider sweat infectious

Answer 15

yes

Question 16

Infection prevention practices applied to all patients in a healthcare setting

Answer 16

Standard precautions and transmission Based precautions

Question 17

What kind of PPE is required for airborne precautions

Answer 17

mask

Question 18

What kind of PPE is required for droplet precautions

Answer 18

mask

goggles

Question 19

Where should you throw away things that can cut you

Answer 19

Sharps container so it can be incinerated or autoclaved

Question 20

What are lab surfaces and equipment cleaned with

Answer 20

10% bleach

Question 21

Why would you look at an SOP

Answer 21

To make sure that you’re following the correct procedure

Question 22

what is inaccuracy mean

Answer 22

bais