Clinical lab

Question 1

Laboratory is a facility that is involved in the ________________ where tests are done on specimens from the human body to obtain information about the health satus of a patient for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

Answer 1

(a) pre-analytical, (b) analytical, (c.) and post-analytical procedures,

Question 2

__ of all medical decisions are based on laboratory results

Answer 2

70%

Question 3

Purpose of laboratory

Answer 3

● Detect disease or predisposition to disease
● Confirm or reject a diagnosis
● Establish prognosis
● Guide patient management
● Monitor efficacy of therapy

Question 4

To successfully achieve its goal, a laboratory must use:

Answer 4

● Medical, scientific, and technical expertise
● Resources
○ Personnel, laboratory, and data processing equipment, supplies, and facilities
● Organization, management and communication skills

Question 5

Transforms a test into a results report

Answer 5

Laboratory workflow

Question 6

Laboratory workflow

Answer 6

1. Clinician/doctor ordering a test
2. Sample collection, transport, receiving, and
   accessioning
3. Testing and review
4. Report preparation and report delivery
5. Accurate test results and interpretation back to the
   physician

Question 7

These are not controlled by medtech

Answer 7

-Clinician/doctor ordering a test
-Acurate test results and interpretation back to the physician

Question 8

Test ordering may be done by other authorized health professionals(T or F)

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The laboratory does not perform or control some of the processes in the workflow (T or F)

Answer 9

T

Question 10

The laboratory collects all samples to be tested or examined (T or F)

Answer 10

F

Question 11

Correct performance of all activities in the workflow is a MUST, whether or not the laboratory has control over them. (T or F)

Answer 11

True

Question 12

It has added a level of transparency

Answer 12

Internet access

Question 13

A single, core lab provides high volume, routine testing

Answer 13

Hub and spoke model

Question 14

Regionalization

Answer 14

Hub and spoke

Question 15

One or more other labs perform highly specialized
functions

Answer 15

○ Microbiology
○ Cytogenetics
○ Molecular diagnostics
○ Cytology/histopathology
○ Stat tests

Question 16

LPD

LOCATION: situated in an area that is accessible both to clients and staff (T or F)

Answer 16

True

Question 17

PRIVACY: provide audible and visual privacy to clients from specimen collection to releasing of results (T or F)

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Conformance with building laws: planning and design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities

Answer 18

PD 1096 or the National Building Code

Question 19

VENTILATION: Acceptable air changes per hour
?

Answer 19

4-12

Question 20

Spaces required:

Answer 20

○ General Administrative Services and Public Areas
○ Clinical Working Area
○ Support Services Area

Question 21

○ Reception area for information and
business transactions, receiving of
specimen, and releasing of results
○ Waiting area for clients

Answer 21

Business area

Question 22

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND PUBLIC AREAS

Answer 22

Business area
Collection area
Toilet facilities

Question 23

May be within the premises or adjacent to the laboratory

Answer 23

Toilet area

Question 24

Toilet facilities:

Answer 24

○ May be within the premises or adjacent to the laboratory
○ Conveniently accessible toilet to the public
○ Separate toilet for the staff

Question 25

● Sufficient to accomodate its activities and allow for smooth and coordinated workflow ● Sufficient and appropriate storage and conditions provided for laboratory specimens, documents, records, manuals, equipment, reagents, supplies, slides and tissue blocks

Answer 25

Clinical working area

Question 26

Support services area

Answer 26

● Sufficient storage for records and supplies ● Sterilization room/area ● Waste holding area ● Staff pantry ● Other spaces for staff such as offices, conference room, lockers, and changing room are optional

Question 27

Collection area for blood extraction shall provided space, equipment, and furniture appropriate for its activity performed

Answer 27

○ With work counter/tray, space for patient seating, and handwashing stations

Question 28

Pathologist’s area may be a _________

Answer 28

Separate room or cubicle

Question 29

May be located outside the main clinical laboratory, a designated cubicle in a toilet facility, or a dedicated toilet solely for specimen collection

Answer 29

Specimen collection area for urine/stool

Question 30

Entrance to the clinical working area must be in high traffic areas(T or F)

Answer 30

False

Question 31

Handwashing areas at the __________ points of the clinical working area is required

Answer 31

entry and exit

Question 32

Sections of the laboratory shall be provided with a __________ with a depth of at least __________

Answer 32

stainless steel sink 8 inches and a gooseneck faucet

Question 33

Each section of the laboratory shall be ________

Answer 33

Properly identified

Question 34

Separate rooms are required for ___________

Answer 34

Histopathology, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathology