Ch 9 - Compliance and Safety Regulations - Review Questions

The lab’s HIPPA plan should include

a. training in “need to know”

b. training in “ERTK”

c. competency assessment

d. PT

a

Which U.S. government department oversees OSHA

a. DOL

b. FDA

c. DHHS

d. CDC

a

Compare waived and nonwaived testing: Indicate whether each statement is T or F. Explain

a. __ Nonwaived tests are exempt from regulatory oversight

b. __ There are several categories of nonwaived tests

c. __ Dipstick urinalysis and visual urine pregnancy tests are nonwaived tests

d. __ Crossmatch procedures are waived tests

a. F

b. T

c. F

d. F

Whose responsibility is it to ensure POCT meets CLIA standards

a. OSHA

b. location of POCT

c. lab

d. physicians

c

Compare competency assessment and PT: Indicate whether each is T or F

a. __ Competency assessment confirms that testing personnel are adequately performing their lab duties

b. __ PT specimens should be tested several times to ensure results

c. __ PT assesses a lab’s ability to perform accurate and reliable testing

d. __ Competency assessment can use PT specimens

a. T

b. F

c. T

d. T

Rank the following safety control processes from least effective to most effective:

a. replace the hazard

b. protect the worker with PPE

c. physically remove the hazard

d. change the way the work is performed

e. isolate workers from the hazard

LEAST EFFECTIVE

PPE 1

change the way the work is performed 2

isolate workers from the hazard 3

replace the hazard 4

remove the hazard 5

MOST EFFECTIVE

Which 3 departments of the executive branch of the U.S. government affect the lab

a. department of education

b. department of transportation

c. department of labor

d. department of health and human services

b, c, d

Which of the following accrediting agencies have “deemed status” from CMS

a. TJC

b. COLA

c. NAACLS

d. CAP

a, b, d

ERTK helps employees understand the

a. vacation, sick leave, and holiday policies

b. right to access continuing education to gain promotions

c. right to private and secure health information

d. hazards present in their work setting and how to protect themselves

d

List what organization matches with each of these “missions”

a. protect privacy and security of health information

b. ensure safety of drugs, blood products, and medical devices

c. ensure safe and healthy working conditions

d. publish regulations of federal agencies

e. regulate lab testing, proficiency, and competency

f. issue lab certificates: grant deemed status

g. control introduction and spread of infectious diseases

a. HIPPA

b. FDA

c. OSHA

d. CFR

e. CLIA

f. CMS

g. CDC