MRO Test Review with varied questions and answers
Can an MRO Assistant review non-negative tests? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No - all non-negative tests
(positives, adulterated, substituted, and invalids) must be reviewed by MRO
Which CCF errors can be corrected retroactively? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Omissions - Yes, Discrepancies -
No
Is there a set method for correcting CCF errors? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No - MRO can ignore minor errors
or correct with initials, Written "statement of correction" for major errors, consider notarized affadavit
(better in court)
Who must have opportunity to speak personally with MRO? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Those with positive,
adulterated, or substituted tests
What sort of records should the MRO keep of contacts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Document valid,
consistent, SOPs
2. Log each attempt to contact
3. Document timing for 3 day and 10 day clocks
4. Validate meds with MD or Pharm D
What are the only results reported by MRO? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Negative (with remarks if dilute)
2. Positive
3. Cancelled (with reason)
4. Refusal to test (with remarks - adulterated, substituted..)
Who are results reported to by MRO? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Employer - within 24 hours of verification
of non-negatives
2. Donor - or authorized designee
3. Court of law - prn
, 4. to DHHS / DOT - (if split failed to re-confirm or if substituted result is cancelled - rare)
When must a split specimen be analyzed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Must be requested within 72 hours
If primary specimen is positive, how long must split sample be preserved for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1
year
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you do a drug screen before a job offer? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes, Drug tests are not medical examinations under ADA
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you do an alcohol screen before a job offer?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-No, ETOH is a medical test and is prohibited before employment by ADA
Can MRO accept medical THC as a legitimate Rx? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No - Federal Law trumps state
law and THC is Schedule I, there is no acceptable excuse for a federal employee to have THC
At what age does illicit drug use peak in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWERS-18-24
Which type of drug test are most non-DOT employers most likely to require? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pre-
employment
What percentage of employees who work part-time are most likely to have used an illicit drug in the last
30 days? - CORRECT ANSWERS-12.5%
What percentage of employees who work full-time are most likely to have used an illicit drug in the last
30 days? - CORRECT ANSWERS-8%
According to the ADA, which of these can be done before a candidate has been offered a job?
Can an MRO Assistant review non-negative tests? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No - all non-negative tests
(positives, adulterated, substituted, and invalids) must be reviewed by MRO
Which CCF errors can be corrected retroactively? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Omissions - Yes, Discrepancies -
No
Is there a set method for correcting CCF errors? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No - MRO can ignore minor errors
or correct with initials, Written "statement of correction" for major errors, consider notarized affadavit
(better in court)
Who must have opportunity to speak personally with MRO? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Those with positive,
adulterated, or substituted tests
What sort of records should the MRO keep of contacts? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Document valid,
consistent, SOPs
2. Log each attempt to contact
3. Document timing for 3 day and 10 day clocks
4. Validate meds with MD or Pharm D
What are the only results reported by MRO? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Negative (with remarks if dilute)
2. Positive
3. Cancelled (with reason)
4. Refusal to test (with remarks - adulterated, substituted..)
Who are results reported to by MRO? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Employer - within 24 hours of verification
of non-negatives
2. Donor - or authorized designee
3. Court of law - prn
, 4. to DHHS / DOT - (if split failed to re-confirm or if substituted result is cancelled - rare)
When must a split specimen be analyzed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Must be requested within 72 hours
If primary specimen is positive, how long must split sample be preserved for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1
year
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you do a drug screen before a job offer? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Yes, Drug tests are not medical examinations under ADA
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you do an alcohol screen before a job offer?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-No, ETOH is a medical test and is prohibited before employment by ADA
Can MRO accept medical THC as a legitimate Rx? - CORRECT ANSWERS-No - Federal Law trumps state
law and THC is Schedule I, there is no acceptable excuse for a federal employee to have THC
At what age does illicit drug use peak in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWERS-18-24
Which type of drug test are most non-DOT employers most likely to require? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pre-
employment
What percentage of employees who work part-time are most likely to have used an illicit drug in the last
30 days? - CORRECT ANSWERS-12.5%
What percentage of employees who work full-time are most likely to have used an illicit drug in the last
30 days? - CORRECT ANSWERS-8%
According to the ADA, which of these can be done before a candidate has been offered a job?
