Deck 9: Rapid Testing

Question 1

Waived tests performed by an organization are not subject to any performance monitors, according to Joint Commission standards.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

For diagnostic purposes, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test results should always be used with other methods and in the context of the patient's clinical information (e.g., medical history, symptoms, results of other tests, clinical impression).

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Important characteristics to consider when selecting a POCT kit include a rapid turnaround time.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Important characteristics to consider when selecting a POCT kit include refrigerated storage of reagents.

Question 5

Match the category of testing with the appropriate description.
Moderately complex tests

A)More complex than waived tests but usually automated
B)Usually nonautomated or complicated tests requiring considerable judgment
C)Simple procedures
D)Slide examinations

Question 6

Important characteristics to consider when selecting a POCT kit include easy to perform protocol.

Question 7

Match the category of testing with the appropriate description.
Highly complex tests

A)More complex than waived tests but usually automated
B)Usually nonautomated or complicated tests requiring considerable judgment
C)Simple procedures
D)Slide examinations

Question 8

A minimum of two laboratory staff members are required to be responsible for each POCT program.

Question 9

The greatest source of error is preanalytical error, such as patient identification and specimen collection.

Question 10

Match the category of testing with the appropriate description.
Waived tests

A)More complex than waived tests but usually automated
B)Usually nonautomated or complicated tests requiring considerable judgment
C)Simple procedures
D)Slide examinations

Question 11

A major advantage of point-of-care testing (POCT) is

A)faster turnaround time.
B)lower cost.
C)no need for quality control monitoring.
D)Both A and C.

Question 12

Ectopic pregnancy cannot be distinguished from normal pregnancy by using only hCG measurements.

Question 13

Ultimate responsibility and control of POCT reside within the CLIA-certified laboratory.

Question 14

Match the category of testing with the appropriate description.
Provider-performed microscopy tests

A)More complex than waived tests but usually automated
B)Usually nonautomated or complicated tests requiring considerable judgment
C)Simple procedures
D)Slide examinations

Question 15

Any over-the-counter test approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is automatically placed into the category of

A)waived tests.
B)moderately complex tests.
C)highly complex tests.
D)provider-performed microscopy tests.

Question 16

Written policies and procedures must be available to all laboratory personnel for patient preparation and for specimen collection and preservation.