i-STAT Chemistry Analyzer UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
How do you know when it is time to change the batteries? Check all that apply.
a. The "BATTERY LOW" message will be displayed when handheld is turned on.
b. A battery icon will flash on the Test and Administration menus and the result screen.
c. The "DEAD BATTERIES" message will be displayed.
d. The handheld will not activate when the On/Off key is pressed or a cartridge or simulator is
inserted. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. The "BATTERY LOW" message will be displayed
when handheld is turned on.
b. A battery icon will flash on the Test and Administration menus and the result screen.
c. The "DEAD BATTERIES" message will be displayed.
d. The handheld will not activate when the On/Off key is pressed or a cartridge or simulator is
inserted.
What can damage the handheld? Check all that apply.
a. Testing a urine sample.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
How do you know when it is time to change the batteries? Check all that apply.
a. The "BATTERY LOW" message will be displayed when handheld is turned on.
b. A battery icon will flash on the Test and Administration menus and the result screen.
c. The "DEAD BATTERIES" message will be displayed.
d. The handheld will not activate when the On/Off key is pressed or a cartridge or simulator is
inserted. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. The "BATTERY LOW" message will be displayed
when handheld is turned on.
b. A battery icon will flash on the Test and Administration menus and the result screen.
c. The "DEAD BATTERIES" message will be displayed.
d. The handheld will not activate when the On/Off key is pressed or a cartridge or simulator is
inserted.
What can damage the handheld? Check all that apply.
a. Testing a urine sample.
