Test Kit Procedures and Protocols

This video tutorial guides viewers through performing and interpreting a Quick View Plus test for infectious mononucleosis. It covers preparation, control testing, patient interaction, sample collection, testing, and result interpretation. The tutorial emphasizes safety precautions, proper documentation, and post-test procedures to ensure accurate results and infection control.

What should you do if the test kit has been stored in a refrigerator?

• Use it immediately without any changes.

• Warm it to room temperature before use.

• Discard it as it is no longer usable.

• Place it back in the refrigerator.

Why is it important to check the expiration date of the test kit?

• Expired kits are more accurate.

• Expired kits may not react as expected.

• It is a legal requirement.

• It helps in maintaining inventory.

What should be done before testing the first patient with a new test kit?

• Run both positive and negative controls.

• Only run the positive control.

• Only run the negative control.

• Directly test the patient.

How should you verify a patient's identity before proceeding with the test?

• Verify their phone number.

• Ask for their address.

• Check their social security number.

• Ask for their full name and date of birth.

What is the purpose of wiping away the first drop of blood during sample collection?

• To ensure the sample is clean.

• To reduce the amount of blood collected.

• To prevent contamination of the test device.

• To make the patient more comfortable.

How many drops of developer solution should be added to the test well?

• Three drops

• Six drops

• Four drops

• Five drops

What indicates a positive result in the test?

• The entire window turns blue.

• A minus sign appears in the window.

• A vertical line in any shade of blue forms a plus sign.

• No lines appear in the window.

What should be done if no blue color appears within ten minutes?

• Consider the test valid.

• Consider the test invalid.

• Add more developer solution.

• Wait for another ten minutes.

What is the correct procedure for disposing of biohazardous waste after the test?

• Flush it down the sink.

• Burn it immediately.

• Dispose of it according to biohazardous waste protocols.

• Throw it in the regular trash.

Why is it important to document the test results in the patient's health record?

• For legal and medical accuracy.

• To keep track of the number of tests conducted.

• To ensure the test was conducted.

• To inform the patient of the results.