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| Agreement of results with the true value |
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Precision |
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Mean |
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| The average value in a set |
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Mode |
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| Most common value in a set |
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2SD |
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CV |
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Standard |
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| Substance whose exact concentrations are known |
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Control |
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| Substance having a known "range" of values |
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| The mean for a particular control is 110 mg/dL. 1 SD = 5. What are the confidence limits for this control? (2SD) |
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| Comparison of a patient's results with their previous test results. |
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| What is the purpose for doing a delta check? |
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| Helps detect sampling labeling errors, testing errors, and erroneous patient results. |
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| What is a systematic error? |
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| Errors in the test system that affect all samples on the run. |
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| Give 2 examples of systemic error causes. |
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| Incorrect calibration, bad reagents, malfunctioning dilutors or pipettes |
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| Mistakes that occur without prediction or regularity, but do NOT affect all samples on a run |
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| How often can random errors be expected to occur? |
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| May occur as frequently as 1:20 analysis. |
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| Give 2 examples of random error. |
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| Temperature fluctuations, mislabeled specimens, clerical errors, carelessness |
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| Gradual increased or decreased movement of control values in 6 or more consecutive runs. |
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| List 2 common causes of a "trend". |
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| Deterioration of reagents, standards, or instrument performance. |
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| When control results fall on either side of the mean on 6 or more consecutive control runs. |
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| List 2 common causes of a "shift". |
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| Introduction of something new into the procedure such as new lot of reagents or a sudden malfunction of the instrument. |
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| What is the purpose of Westgard Rules? |
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| A combination of decision criteria, or control rules, to decide whether an analytical run is in-control or out-of-control |
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In regards to Westgard Rules, what does each of the following mean:
1-2S |
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| 1 Control is >2 SD (but less than 3 SD); "warning" rule |
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1-3S |
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| 1 control is >3 SD; Due to random or systemic error |
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In regards to Westgard Rules, what does each of the following mean:
2-2S |
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| 2 or more controls are >2 SD on the same day of testing or one control is >2 SD on 2 consecutive runs. Suggests Systemic Error |
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In regards to Westgard Rules, can patient results be reported for the following Westgard Rule Errors:
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In regards to Westgard Rules, can patient results be reported for the following Westgard Rule Errors:
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In regards to Westgard Rules, can patient results be reported for the following Westgard Rule Errors:
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Identify shifts, trends, and/or random errors in the following Levey-Jennings Chart below @ Day 10:
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Identify shifts, trends, and/or random errors in the following Levey-Jennings Chart below @ Day 13-21:
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Identify shifts, trends, and/or random errors in the following Levey-Jennings Chart below @ Day 5-16:
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Identify shifts, trends, and/or random errors in the following Levey-Jennings Chart below @ Day 18-27:
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Identify the Westgard Rule in violation for this single control:
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Identify the Westgard Rule in violation for this single control:
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Looking at both controls each day, identify any Westgard Rule violations AND state whether the run can be accepted or must be rejected for Day 3:
Identify the Westgard Rule in violation for this single control:
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Looking at both controls each day, identify any Westgard Rule violations AND state whether the run can be accepted or must be rejected for Day 9:
Identify the Westgard Rule in violation for this single control:
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Looking at both controls each day, identify any Westgard Rule violations AND state whether the run can be accepted or must be rejected for Day 10:
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Looking at both controls each day, identify any Westgard Rule violations AND state whether the run can be accepted or must be rejected for Day 20:
Identify the Westgard Rule in violation for this single control:
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Looking at both controls each day, identify any Westgard Rule violations AND state whether the run can be accepted or must be rejected for Day 21:
Identify the Westgard Rule in violation for this single control:
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Looking at both controls each day, identify any Westgard Rule violations AND state whether the run can be accepted or must be rejected for Day 6:
Identify the Westgard Rule in violation for this single control:
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Looking at both controls each day, identify any Westgard Rule violations AND state whether the run can be accepted or must be rejected for Day 19:
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Looking at both controls each day, identify any Westgard Rule violations AND state whether the run can be accepted or must be rejected for Day 20:
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| What does the MSDS stand for? |
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| Material Safety Data Sheet |
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| Why is it important that the lab have a file of the MSDS? |
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| Precautions & Treatment following exposure |
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| With the National Fire Protection Agency Symbol, what does the number 0 represent? |
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| With the National Fire Protection Agency Symbol, what does the number 4 represent? |
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