LO 1: Laboratory management summary quiz

Which is not a class rule:

• Continuously answering questions in class

• Being on time

• Being honest

• Being willing to work

Quality is defined as the

Define the meaning of laboratory monitoring

Answer explanation

The maintenance and monitoring of the following laboratory settings: 1. Well equipped (1), dust-free air-conditioned environment (1).

2. Supervisory and technical personnel that maintain the laboratory that participates in external and internal quality assurance schemes (2).

3. Resulting in accurate results delivered at a timely matter (1)

List the negative consequences of laboratory error:

Answer explanation

Unnecessary treatment (1);

Treatment complications (1);

Failure to provide the proper treatment (1);

Delay in correct diagnosis (1);

Additional and unnecessary diagnostic testing (1).

List the factors influence laboratory operations:

Answer explanation

Laboratory environment;

Quality control procedures;

Communications;

Record keeping;

Competent and knowledgeable staff;

Good-quality reagents; and equipment (5)

Write one advantage of correct laboratory management:

Answer explanation

Defining, improving, and controlling processes;

Reducing waste;

Preventing mistakes;

Lowering costs;

Facilitating and identifying training opportunities;

Engaging staff;

Setting organization-wide direction; and

communicating a readiness to produce consistent results (1)

What are the laboratory standard organisations

• ISO is an dependent, governmental, international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.

• ISO is an independent, non-governmental, local organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.

• ISO is an independent, non-governmental, international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.

• ISO is an independent, governmental, international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.

Which of the ISO documents provide guidance for quality in manufacturing and service industries and can be broadly applied to many other kinds of organizations

• ISO 450

• I LOVE YOU 3000

• ISO 200

• ISO 900