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moongchi

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The advantage that point-of-care testing has over traditional laboratory testing is that point-of-care testing:
 
  a. reduces turnaround time.
  b. utilizes equipment that is less expensive.
  c. does not require trained personnel to run the tests.
  d. is more accurate than traditional laboratory testing.

Question 2

While analyzing a blood gas control sample, you notice a trending of several PCO2 values above the 2 SD range over the last six control samples run. What corrective action would you consider at this time?
 
  1. Check the function of the PCO2 electrode.
  2. Rerun the control sample a second time.
  3. Repair or replace any failed components.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


Mochi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This reduces turnaround time, which should improve care and lower costs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Table 19-3 outlines the major factors causing these two types of error and suggests some common corrective actions.


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