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What device is best described as a portable blood analyzer? ✔Correct Answer-i-STAT portable
blood analyzer
______________ is defined as a pathology or laboratory test that is performed at the site of
clinical interaction, in a non-laboratory setting, allowing immediate decision regarding
treatment. ✔Correct Answer-Point-of-care (POC) testing
T/F: While using an i-STAT device, one of the most important environment factors that medics
must always be cognizant of are extremes in ambient temperatures/exposure to extreme
temperatures can render results inaccurate. ✔Correct Answer-TRUE
What are lab values the i-STAT can measure? ✔Correct Answer-Cardiac troponin I
electrolytes
blood gas
urea
creatinine
glucose
ionized calcium
international normalized ratio (INR).
The results from the i-STAT are generally available in ______ minutes or less. ✔Correct
Answer-10
T/F: i-STAT cartridges are each loaded with a sample of the patient's urine and inserted into the
bottom port of the analyzer for analysis. ✔Correct Answer-False. Loaded with a sample of the
patient's blood and inserted into the bottom port of the analyzer for analysis.
T/F: i-STAT cartridges must be frozen to maintain their integrity and reliability. ✔Correct
Answer-False. Cartridges must be kept refrigerated to maintain their integrity and reliability.
T/F: Optimal operating temperature for the i-STAT is 16—30 ºC (61—86ºF). ✔Correct Answer-
TRUE
T/F: When executing a blood draw for the i-STAT device on a patient with IV fluids being
administered, you must draw blood proximal to an IV site. ✔Correct Answer-False. AVOID
dressing a specimen from an arm with an IV.