Abbott i-STAT 1 Handheld Blood Gas
Analyzer Operator's Course questions
and answers
You are going through the process of running a patient sample through the i-STAT. You have
now inserted the cartridge into the analyzer. Which of the following is an indicator that the
cartridge has been inserted properly?✔✔Both B and C
You note that the CLEW for your analyzer has expired. Which of the following is the correct
statement regarding this situation?✔✔The CLEW must be updated by Medical Maintenance
before testing can be done
Your analyzer is routinely used for testing of blood chemistry, blood gas, and coagulation.
How often does the external electronic simulator need to be used?✔✔Every eight hours
What is the amount of time required for the analyzer to conduct a test?✔✔Process
completion times vary by the individual tests
When should the liquid QC process be run?✔✔All of the above
When using non-rechargeable batteries with the i-STAT, How many 9 Volt batteries are
required?✔✔2
You are receiving continuous errors regarding poor electrical contact. Which of the following
is the most appropriate initial to take?✔✔Use the ceramic conditioning cartridge
Prior to deploying to an operational environment, which item or items should be made
current?✔✔Both A and C
At what temperature must the calibration verification liquid be stored?✔✔35 - 46 F
Analyzer Operator's Course questions
and answers
You are going through the process of running a patient sample through the i-STAT. You have
now inserted the cartridge into the analyzer. Which of the following is an indicator that the
cartridge has been inserted properly?✔✔Both B and C
You note that the CLEW for your analyzer has expired. Which of the following is the correct
statement regarding this situation?✔✔The CLEW must be updated by Medical Maintenance
before testing can be done
Your analyzer is routinely used for testing of blood chemistry, blood gas, and coagulation.
How often does the external electronic simulator need to be used?✔✔Every eight hours
What is the amount of time required for the analyzer to conduct a test?✔✔Process
completion times vary by the individual tests
When should the liquid QC process be run?✔✔All of the above
When using non-rechargeable batteries with the i-STAT, How many 9 Volt batteries are
required?✔✔2
You are receiving continuous errors regarding poor electrical contact. Which of the following
is the most appropriate initial to take?✔✔Use the ceramic conditioning cartridge
Prior to deploying to an operational environment, which item or items should be made
current?✔✔Both A and C
At what temperature must the calibration verification liquid be stored?✔✔35 - 46 F
