ASCP Domain 4: Waived and Point-of-care Testing Welcome to your ASCP Domain 4: Waived and Point-of-care Testing 1. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing When performing a point-of-care glucose test, which of the following could cause a falsely low reading? A. Excessive blood sample B. Patient dehydration C. Insufficient blood sample D. Elevated hematocrit None 2. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing In waived testing, why is it important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the storage of reagents? A. To ensure patient confidentiality B. To maintain test accuracy and reliability C. To reduce costs associated with reagent replacement D. To comply with federal regulations on waste disposal None 3. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing What is the primary reason for performing quality control in waived testing environments? A. To train new staff B. To ensure the test is performing as expected C. To comply with patient care standards D. To use up excess reagents None 4. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing Which of the following is a critical step to ensure the accuracy of a point-of-care urine pregnancy test? A. Checking the expiration date of the test kit B. Using a midstream urine sample C. Asking the patient about their last meal D. Confirming the patient's identity None 5. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing When a point-of-care testing device alerts you to an "error" message after adding a patient's sample, what is the most appropriate first action? A. Repeat the test with a new sample B. Disregard the result and report a technical issue C. Consult the device's troubleshooting guide D. Immediately inform a supervisor None 6. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing In the context of point-of-care testing, how often should instrument calibration be performed? A. Only once when the device is first installed B. Every time a new test is conducted C. At intervals recommended by the manufacturer D. Once a year, regardless of usage frequency None 7. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing What is a crucial factor to consider when selecting a site for capillary blood collection for glucose testing? A. The patient's preference B. Proximity to a vein C. Skin integrity and capillary perfusion D. The patient's age None 8. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing What is the main reason for running external quality control tests on a new lot of reagents before use in patient testing? A. To comply with insurance requirements B. To verify the reagents' reaction with the test device C. To train staff on the new reagent lot D. To adjust the expiration date based on performance None 9. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing In point-of-care testing, what is the significance of documenting the lot number and expiration date of test strips? A. To facilitate future ordering of supplies B. To track test strip usage and prevent waste C. To ensure traceability and quality control D. To monitor patient compliance with testing protocols None 10. ASCP: Waived and Point-of-care Testing When a waived test result appears inconsistent with a patient's clinical presentation, what should be the next step? A. Repeat the test using the same sample B. Report the result as inconclusive C. Confirm the result with a reference laboratory D. Change the patient's treatment based on the result None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
