iSTAT Exam with correct Answers
Regarding the electronic simulator, which statements are true? (Select all that apply.) -
Answers -If the simulator fails, re-run it.
Call Point of Care if the simulator fails twice in a row.
You must make sure that the simulator passed before walking away from the instrument
After scanning the patient's armband, it is important to confirm the patient's
_____________ scanned correctly. - Answers -Account #
For some i-STAT chemistry cartridges, blood collected into a _______ tube may be
used for testing. - Answers -Lithium heparin (green top)
If ***, <, or > are present next to/in place of any result from a cartridge, the results may
not go to the patient's chart. - Answers -False
If removing a single cartridge from the refrigerator, it requires _______ to come to room
temperature before use. If removing an entire box at a time, it requires _______. -
Answers -5 minutes; 1 hour
According to HR347 Performance Conduct and IT001 Security Guidelines for Use of
Computers: Sharing your badge with someone un-certified so that they may run testing
under your name or using someone else's badge when expired may lead to the
following disciplinary actions: (Select all that apply.) - Answers -Verbal Warning
Written warning
Suspension
Termination of employment
The most current Point of Care policies and procedures can be found by going to: -
Answers -MCN (Policies, Order Sets, and Forms on the Intranet)
The External simulator must be run at least every ____________. - Answers -24 hours
of patient testing
If anything during the testing process has gone wrong or your results are not complete,
what error code can you attach at the results screen to keep the cartridge from
uploading to the patient's chart? - Answers -03 - Procedure Error
Which of the following statements are true? (Select all that apply.) - Answers -A
cartridge should be dosed and inserted into the iSTAT within 5 minutes of removal from
the foil pouch.
Regarding the electronic simulator, which statements are true? (Select all that apply.) -
Answers -If the simulator fails, re-run it.
Call Point of Care if the simulator fails twice in a row.
You must make sure that the simulator passed before walking away from the instrument
After scanning the patient's armband, it is important to confirm the patient's
_____________ scanned correctly. - Answers -Account #
For some i-STAT chemistry cartridges, blood collected into a _______ tube may be
used for testing. - Answers -Lithium heparin (green top)
If ***, <, or > are present next to/in place of any result from a cartridge, the results may
not go to the patient's chart. - Answers -False
If removing a single cartridge from the refrigerator, it requires _______ to come to room
temperature before use. If removing an entire box at a time, it requires _______. -
Answers -5 minutes; 1 hour
According to HR347 Performance Conduct and IT001 Security Guidelines for Use of
Computers: Sharing your badge with someone un-certified so that they may run testing
under your name or using someone else's badge when expired may lead to the
following disciplinary actions: (Select all that apply.) - Answers -Verbal Warning
Written warning
Suspension
Termination of employment
The most current Point of Care policies and procedures can be found by going to: -
Answers -MCN (Policies, Order Sets, and Forms on the Intranet)
The External simulator must be run at least every ____________. - Answers -24 hours
of patient testing
If anything during the testing process has gone wrong or your results are not complete,
what error code can you attach at the results screen to keep the cartridge from
uploading to the patient's chart? - Answers -03 - Procedure Error
Which of the following statements are true? (Select all that apply.) - Answers -A
cartridge should be dosed and inserted into the iSTAT within 5 minutes of removal from
the foil pouch.
