i-STAT Chemistry Analyzer Exam
Questions and Answers
What should you do when you receive a new box of cartridges? Check all that apply.
a. Read the temperature strip and record.
b. Test one cartridge from each new lot with liquid control.
c. Call Technical Support if the first window on the temperature strip is colored.
d. Store cartridges in the refrigerator. - Answers -a. Read the temperature strip and
record.
b. Test one cartridge from each new lot with liquid control.
d. Store cartridges in the refrigerator.
How are cartridges stored? Check all that apply.
a. In the refrigerator until the expiration date on the box and cartridge package.
b. At room temperature until the expiration date on the box and cartridge package.
c. At room temperature for the length of time indicated on the cartridge box but not
exceeding the expiration date stamped on the box and cartridge package.
d. For two weeks beyond the expiration date stamped on the box and cartridge
package. - Answers -a. In the refrigerator until the expiration date on the box and
cartridge package.
c. At room temperature for the length of time indicated on the cartridge box but not
exceeding the expiration date stamped on the box and cartridge package.
How do you prepare a new or replacement handheld for use? Check all that apply.
a. Install batteries.
b. Check handheld time and date.
c. Check handheld software and status.
d. Customize. - Answers -a. Install batteries.
b. Check handheld time and date.
c. Check handheld software and status.
d. Customize.
What should you do if the handheld displays "SIMULATOR FAIL"? Check all that apply.
a. Continue to use the handheld.
b. Record simulator result on log sheet.
c. Insert the external Electronic Simulator into the handheld. If pass is displayed,
continue to use the handheld.
d. Call Technical Support if FAIL is displayed again. - Answers -b. Record simulator
result on log sheet.
c. Insert the external Electronic Simulator into the handheld. If pass is displayed,
continue to use the handheld.
Questions and Answers
What should you do when you receive a new box of cartridges? Check all that apply.
a. Read the temperature strip and record.
b. Test one cartridge from each new lot with liquid control.
c. Call Technical Support if the first window on the temperature strip is colored.
d. Store cartridges in the refrigerator. - Answers -a. Read the temperature strip and
record.
b. Test one cartridge from each new lot with liquid control.
d. Store cartridges in the refrigerator.
How are cartridges stored? Check all that apply.
a. In the refrigerator until the expiration date on the box and cartridge package.
b. At room temperature until the expiration date on the box and cartridge package.
c. At room temperature for the length of time indicated on the cartridge box but not
exceeding the expiration date stamped on the box and cartridge package.
d. For two weeks beyond the expiration date stamped on the box and cartridge
package. - Answers -a. In the refrigerator until the expiration date on the box and
cartridge package.
c. At room temperature for the length of time indicated on the cartridge box but not
exceeding the expiration date stamped on the box and cartridge package.
How do you prepare a new or replacement handheld for use? Check all that apply.
a. Install batteries.
b. Check handheld time and date.
c. Check handheld software and status.
d. Customize. - Answers -a. Install batteries.
b. Check handheld time and date.
c. Check handheld software and status.
d. Customize.
What should you do if the handheld displays "SIMULATOR FAIL"? Check all that apply.
a. Continue to use the handheld.
b. Record simulator result on log sheet.
c. Insert the external Electronic Simulator into the handheld. If pass is displayed,
continue to use the handheld.
d. Call Technical Support if FAIL is displayed again. - Answers -b. Record simulator
result on log sheet.
c. Insert the external Electronic Simulator into the handheld. If pass is displayed,
continue to use the handheld.
