Abbott i-STAT 1 handheld Blood Gas
Analyzer Maintainer's Course Exam
questions and answers
When transferring data between the i-STAT and the printer, the distance between the IR
Communication Windows cannot exceed?✔✔5"
The operator complins that the i-STAT anaalyzer will not maintain the correct time and date.
Every time the operator powers it on, the time and date have to be re-entered. What might
be the problem?✔✔The internal Lithium battery requires replcement
When selecting a location for the DRC, it should be at least BLANK from the patient's
physical location.✔✔5 feet
T/F. The potentiometric and amperometric signals are used to measure the
analytes.✔✔True
During the annual PMCS, it is noted to order the SPR for the i-STAT Analyzer. What spare
part needs replacement, and what is its life expectancy?✔✔A 9 V NiMH Battery. 15 months
When the analyzer's CLEW has expired, which of the follwing is displayed on the
screen?✔✔Error Code 12
Which source of power recommended by the manufacturer can supply the operating
voltage for the i-STAT Analyzer?✔✔Both A and C. (Two 9 V Lithium batteries & A 9 V
rechargeable NiMH battery)
A STATUS light flashing at a rate of 0.25 sec indicates which of the the following
conditions?✔✔The print head is too hot
T/F. Updating the CLEW is the same as adjusting the parameters on traditional laboratory
equipment.✔✔True
Analyzer Maintainer's Course Exam
questions and answers
When transferring data between the i-STAT and the printer, the distance between the IR
Communication Windows cannot exceed?✔✔5"
The operator complins that the i-STAT anaalyzer will not maintain the correct time and date.
Every time the operator powers it on, the time and date have to be re-entered. What might
be the problem?✔✔The internal Lithium battery requires replcement
When selecting a location for the DRC, it should be at least BLANK from the patient's
physical location.✔✔5 feet
T/F. The potentiometric and amperometric signals are used to measure the
analytes.✔✔True
During the annual PMCS, it is noted to order the SPR for the i-STAT Analyzer. What spare
part needs replacement, and what is its life expectancy?✔✔A 9 V NiMH Battery. 15 months
When the analyzer's CLEW has expired, which of the follwing is displayed on the
screen?✔✔Error Code 12
Which source of power recommended by the manufacturer can supply the operating
voltage for the i-STAT Analyzer?✔✔Both A and C. (Two 9 V Lithium batteries & A 9 V
rechargeable NiMH battery)
A STATUS light flashing at a rate of 0.25 sec indicates which of the the following
conditions?✔✔The print head is too hot
T/F. Updating the CLEW is the same as adjusting the parameters on traditional laboratory
equipment.✔✔True
