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NURS 5339 Exam 1
Blueprint Assessment
Questions & Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 300 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 300 meticulously curated questions, each accompanied by its
correct answer, covering advanced nursing practice. It serves as an invaluable resource for
comprehensive review and targeted study in a specialized healthcare domain. Students can
effectively utilize this material for in-depth learning, reinforcing knowledge, and preparing
for professional certification examinations.
TOPICS
• CLIA Regulations & Complexity • Quality Control Principles
• Westgard Rules • QC Procedures & Documentation
• Specimen Collection & Handling • Pre-analytical Errors
• Informed Consent • Medical Record Documentation
• Critical Values & Reporting • Public Health Reporting & HIPAA
• NP Role & Test Interpretation • Hematology
• Diagnostic Test Performance • Urinalysis
• Stool Analysis and More
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 300
What are the 3 CLIA testing categories?
ANSWER
Waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 300
What are waived tests?
ANSWER
Simple tests with a low risk of error.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 300
Examples of waived tests
ANSWER
Urine pregnancy test, urine dipstick, finger-stick blood glucose, and some rapid strep tests.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 300
What are the QC requirements for waived tests?
ANSWER
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for performing the test and quality control.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 300
Who can perform waived testing?
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, ANSWER
Minimally trained/trained clinical staff, typically at the point of care.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 300
What is the easiest way to remember waived testing?
ANSWER
Waived = simplest testing + lowest risk.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 300
What are moderate-complexity tests?
ANSWER
Tests that are more complicated than waived tests and require more training and oversight.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 300
Examples of moderate-complexity tests
ANSWER
Microscopic urinalysis, many automated chemistry/hematology tests, some microbiology tests,
and most routine labs.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 300
What QC is required for moderate-complexity testing?
ANSWER
Regular QC testing, documentation, equipment maintenance/calibration, and proficiency
testing when applicable.
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, Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 300
Who performs moderate-complexity tests?
ANSWER
Qualified testing personnel in certified laboratory/clinical settings.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 300
What are high-complexity tests?
ANSWER
The most complicated tests with the greatest potential for error.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 300
Examples of high-complexity tests
ANSWER
Cytology/pathology, complex molecular/genetic testing, and specialized microbiology testing.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 300
What QC requirements apply to high-complexity testing?
ANSWER
The strictest QC requirements, including extensive documentation, calibration/maintenance,
proficiency testing, and personnel competency requirements.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 300
Who performs high-complexity tests?
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NURS 5339 Exam 1
Blueprint Assessment
Questions & Answers
Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 300 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 300 meticulously curated questions, each accompanied by its
correct answer, covering advanced nursing practice. It serves as an invaluable resource for
comprehensive review and targeted study in a specialized healthcare domain. Students can
effectively utilize this material for in-depth learning, reinforcing knowledge, and preparing
for professional certification examinations.
TOPICS
• CLIA Regulations & Complexity • Quality Control Principles
• Westgard Rules • QC Procedures & Documentation
• Specimen Collection & Handling • Pre-analytical Errors
• Informed Consent • Medical Record Documentation
• Critical Values & Reporting • Public Health Reporting & HIPAA
• NP Role & Test Interpretation • Hematology
• Diagnostic Test Performance • Urinalysis
• Stool Analysis and More
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 300
What are the 3 CLIA testing categories?
ANSWER
Waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 300
What are waived tests?
ANSWER
Simple tests with a low risk of error.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 300
Examples of waived tests
ANSWER
Urine pregnancy test, urine dipstick, finger-stick blood glucose, and some rapid strep tests.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 300
What are the QC requirements for waived tests?
ANSWER
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for performing the test and quality control.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 300
Who can perform waived testing?
Page 2
, ANSWER
Minimally trained/trained clinical staff, typically at the point of care.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 300
What is the easiest way to remember waived testing?
ANSWER
Waived = simplest testing + lowest risk.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 300
What are moderate-complexity tests?
ANSWER
Tests that are more complicated than waived tests and require more training and oversight.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 300
Examples of moderate-complexity tests
ANSWER
Microscopic urinalysis, many automated chemistry/hematology tests, some microbiology tests,
and most routine labs.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 300
What QC is required for moderate-complexity testing?
ANSWER
Regular QC testing, documentation, equipment maintenance/calibration, and proficiency
testing when applicable.
Page 3
, Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 300
Who performs moderate-complexity tests?
ANSWER
Qualified testing personnel in certified laboratory/clinical settings.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 300
What are high-complexity tests?
ANSWER
The most complicated tests with the greatest potential for error.
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 300
Examples of high-complexity tests
ANSWER
Cytology/pathology, complex molecular/genetic testing, and specialized microbiology testing.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 300
What QC requirements apply to high-complexity testing?
ANSWER
The strictest QC requirements, including extensive documentation, calibration/maintenance,
proficiency testing, and personnel competency requirements.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 300
Who performs high-complexity tests?
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