6-4 POCT

Point-of-care testing (POCT) can be performed in the ER, OR, CCU, patient’s hospital room or home, or in a POL.

• True

• False

The overall responsibility for the POCT site’s compliance with regulations lies with the individual site and its director.

• True

• False

Most point-of-care tests require large samples of blood.

• True

• False

There are no POCT instruments to perform coagulation testing.

• True

• False

A short turnaround time benefits the patient, who can receive required therapy sooner.

• True

• False

Establishment of POCT sites requires: that the personnel at all sites receive the same training.

• True

• False

Which of the following is true of testing performed at POCT sites?

• The quality of results is always lower than at the central lab.

• The turnaround time for results is shortened.

• The test menus are limited.

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which is true of quality assessment in POCT sites?

• Some instruments have internal, electronic quality control systems.

• All quality assessment policies set up for the site by the central laboratory must be followed.

• Quality control checks must be performed at regular intervals.

Safety regulations in POCT sites are:

• not necessary since there are fewer patients

• not as stringent as in the central laboratory

• important for the safety and welfare of patients and staff

• determined by the staff working there

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

POCT began when blood glucose monitors were developed for home use by _________________. (Who uses them)

• patients

• doctors

• nurses

• pharmacists