Laboratory Management Midterm Quizzes
Hemolysis and wrong anticoagulant
2 common interferences in vitro
Manage by intuition
A TQM thinking management is all, except: 1)Manage by intuition 2)Error free quality 3)Quality as means to lower costs 4)Organization focused
Total quality management
A systems approach that focuses on teams, processes, statistics and delivery of services/ products that meet customer expectations.
Defects by system
A traditional thinking management is all, except: 1)Intangible quality 2)Department focused 3)Defects by workers 4)Defects by system
Goal
A(n)________ is a long-term ambition or overall philosophy of the organization
IDK
After puberty, all are in lower levels except: 1)Hgb(wrong) 2)Calcium 3)Magnesium(Wrong) 4)Alkaline phosphatase
Growth Hormone
All are decreased at night except: 1)GH 2)Plasma Renin Activity 3)Adrenocorticotropic Hormone 4)Insulin
Test order
All are done by laboratory except: 1)Report result 2)Transport of specimen 3)Test order 4)Aliquot 5)None of the choices
Receiving of specimen
All are done by the physician except 1)Interpret result 2)Clinical action 3)Receiving of specimen 4)None of the choices
Loading sample on analyzer
All are part of pre-analysis phase except: 1)Transport of specimen 2)Specimen collection 3)Test order 4)Loading sample on analyzer 5)None of the choices
Neighborhood
All are physiologic factors that can affect the pre-analysis phase except: 1)Stress 2)Exercise 3)Diet 4)Neighborhood
1 year
All laboratory records shall be kept on file for at least _______
First statement is correct and second statement is incorrect
All specimens must be collected, labeled, transported, and processed according to established procedures. if the specimen was delivered without label, it is still accepted regardless. Which statement/s is/are correct and incorrect?
Pre-analysis
All the activities that take place before testing
Fume cupboard
An example of a permanent piece of laboratory equipment is a:
Primary
Blood typing 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
Primary
CBC 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
Secondary
Cross matching 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
Tertiary
Culture and Sensitivity 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
Tactical planning
Day to day planning depending on the operational needs of the laboratory
Transient
Equipment that is portable, and can be stored away until required, can be described as what?
International Standard for Organization
Established guidelines that reflect the highest level of quality
True
Eyewash unit must be within 100 ft of work area
IDK
Generally, this is the color used to indicate that the waste contains infectious medical waste 1)Yellow 2)Green 3)Orange 4)Red (wrong)
Confining long hair and loose clothing
Good work practices include
Secondary
Gram staining 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
First statement is correct and Second statement is incorrent
In preparing a patient for a phlebotomy, care should be taken to minimize physiologic factors related to activities that might influence laboratory determinations. Age, gender, exercise, and stress doesn't affect the laboratory results. Which statement/s is/are correct and incorrect?
CLSI
It is a peer professional group that develops standardized criteria regarding laboratory practices
2 hr post prandial
It is a specimen drawn 2 hours after the patient eats a meal
Peak
It is a specimen drawn shortly after the medication is given
ASCP
It is the largest organization for laboratory professionals and offers certification for various specialties.
Scheduling
It is the matching of people presently working in the laboratory with the current workload requirements.
Online computer input
It is the most error-free means of requesting laboratory tests
Secondary
KOH 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
Tertiary
PT/PTT 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
Leadership
Pattern of behaviors used to engage other to complete tasks in a timely and productive manner
Cortisol
Peaks at 4 to 6 am; Lowest at 8 pm to 12 am; Increased with stress. What hormone is being described?
Primary
Qualitative Platelet Count 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
Secondary
Quantitative Platelet Count 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
Primary
Routine Urinalysis 1)Primary 2)Secondary 3)Tertiary
EPA
Sets and enforces standards for disposal of hazardous laboratory materials, such as formalin, xylene, and other potential carcinogens.
Objective
Statements that are more specific and quantifiable steps taken to achieve the organizational goals.
100 km radius
The collection site for MCL shall be located within the same region, at a maximum _________, from the address of the DOH licensed clinical laboratory
Prevention
The desire to maintain a safe laboratory environment for all begins with _________.
Staffing
The setting of long term goals and objectives for the number and types of personnel needed to meet the labor requirements of the laboratory.
HITECH Act
This improves privacy and security protections available under HIPAA, as well as enforcement and penalties for noncompliance.
Six Sigma
This is a performance improvement tool which helps in eliminating process variation and improvement of quality
Strategic planning
This means deciding on objectives of the organization and need to modify existing objectives.
Management
This provides the "road" to achieve the goals and objectives of the organizations
Hgb F
This type of hemoglobin is increased in newborns
True
True or False: Doors should be secured against the entry of pests.
False
True or False: Fume hoods and biological safety cabinets must be located at high traffic areas and doorways.
True
True or False: Handwashing area should be provided in each room of the laboratory
True
True or False: In planning for the construction of a laboratory, the participation of the medical technologists is required.
False
True or False: Installation of doors should follow the design of the end-user and may not submit to building regulations.
True
True or False: The safety of the personnel should be ensured when designing a laboratory
False
True or Flase: Carpets and rugs may be used inside the laboratory provided they are cleaned regularly.
True
True or Flase: Hidden spaces should be provided and can be accessed for maintenance, cleaning and decontamination.
True
True or Flase: Pest control measures are part of laboratory design
June 18, 1966
When was RA 4688 approved?
Planning and decision making
Which management function pertains to forecasting, determination of objectives and policy formulation?
An institutional and laboratory guide reflecting the philosophy and overall goals and rules
Which of the following best describes a policy? 1)Tasks needed to accomplish during one shift 2)An institutional and laboratory guide reflecting the philosophy and overall goals and rules 3)An instructional document that provides explanations and step-by-step instructions on how to actually perform a task, test or process. 4)Organization's purpose or fundamental reason for existences
A process of identifying and determining how to bridge the gap between an organization's current and desired state.
Which of the following describes needs assessment? 1)A process of identifying and determining how to bridge the gap between an organization's current and desired state. 2)A systematic method of looking at work activities and deciding on suitable control measures 3)A process to identify potential hazards and analyze what could happen if a hazard occurs. 4)All of the choices
Complete task for the day
Which of the following is a responsibility of a first-line manager? 1)Report to top management 2)Complete task for the day 3)Concentrates on strategizing and planning 4)Set objectives
Schedule the staff to specific time slots
Which of the following is an organizing function: 1)Schedule the staff to specific time slots 2)Instruct MT staff committee to prepare policy 3)Evaluate the performance of staff 4)Check if activities conform with the schedule
NKTI
Which of the following is the NRL Hematology? 1)EAMC 2)LCP 3)NKTI 4)RITM
EAMC
Which of the following is the NRL for Environmental and Occupational Health; Toxicology and Micronutrient Assay? 1)EAMC 2)LCP 3)NKTI 4)RITM
Furniture on lockable wheels can be easily moved
Which of the following should be considered for the use of furniture in the laboratory? 1)Furniture must be water absorbent so that chemical spills will not affect the staff. 2)Furniture on lockable wheels can be easily moved 3)Furniture may contain fabric surfaces for comfort of the staff. 4)All of the choices
All of the choices
Which of the following statements about doors is/are true? 1)Should have contact details of responsible person. 2)Should be self-closing 3)Should be lockable. 4)All of the choices
Should be placed away from wet processes
Which of the following statements about electrical supplies is/are true? 1)Cables should be unearthed to prevent shock. 2)Generator may no longer be necessary. 3)Should be placed away from wet processes 4)All of the choices
All of the choices
Which of the following statements about floors of the laboratory is/are true? 1)Vinyl or linoleum are suitable materials for floor. 2)Tiles may be used 3)Must be smooth and continuous surfaces 4)All of the choices
IDK
Which of the following statements about handwashing facility is/are true? 1)May be used for cleaning small personal items. 2)Must be provided in the room closest to the exit (wrong) 3)Must have running water 4)All of the choices
All of the choices
Which of the following statements about lighting is/are true? 1)May use natural daylight to save energy 2)Some area need more light and some need shading. 3)Direction of light sources should prevent personnel from working in their shadow. 4)All of the choices
An instructional document that provides explanations and step-by-step instructions on how to actually perform a task, test or process.
Which statement best describes a procedure? 1)Tasks needed to accomplish during one shift 2)An instructional document that provides explanations and step-by-step instructions on how to actually perform a task, test or process. 3)Organization's purpose or fundamental reason for existences 4)An institutional and laboratory guide reflecting the philosophy and overall goals and rules
20 sqm
Working space of a secondary laboratory?
