Cholestech Ldx System Certification Quiz

15 Questions | By Sfsu | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 4122

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1.

The DATA button:
- A.
  
  Opens the cassette drawer
- B.
  
  Allows the user to view the last reported results
- C.
  
  Closes the cassette drawer at the end of a test
- D.
  
  Allows you to enter the configuration menu
2.

Which of these is not a requirement for the LDX:
- A.
  
  Room temperature: 20°-31°C (68°-87°F)
- B.
  
  A stable work surface
- C.
  
  Room with 25% humidity
- D.
  
  No direct sunlight
3.

Before removing the replaceable ROM pack:
- A.
  
  Disconnect the analyzer from the power source
- B.
  
  Push the RUN button
- C.
  
  Run the optics check cassette
- D.
  
  Remove the metal clip
4.

To enter the configuration menu:
- A.
  
  Hold the DATA button down until the firmware version appears
- B.
  
  Hold the RUN button down until the firmware version appears
- C.
  
  Hold the STOP button down until the firmware version appears
- D.
  
  Push the STOP button, then the RUN button
5.

Sample type "Whole B." should be used for all the following except:
- A.
  
  Fingerstick samples
- B.
  
  Quality control samples
- C.
  
  Venous whole blood samples
- D.
  
  Serum samples
6.

The optics check should be run:
- A.
  
  Three times a day
- B.
  
  Each day before patient samples are tested
- C.
  
  Once a week
- D.
  
  Once a month
7.

If an optics check reading is outside the range:
- A.
  
  The analyzer will not function
- B.
  
  It is OK to run patient samples
- C.
  
  Do not record the results on the optics check log
- D.
  
  Run the quality control material
8.

Before testing, the cassette should warm up, unopened, at room temperature for:
- A.
  
  5 minutes
- B.
  
  10 minutes
- C.
  
  15 minutes
- D.
  
  20 minutes
9.

Quality Control should be run to:
- A.
  
  Use cassettes
- B.
  
  Check the pipette function
- C.
  
  Comply with state requirements
- D.
  
  Verify that the system is functioning properly
10.

To place the quality control sample into the cassette:
- A.
  
  Use a capillary tube and plunger
- B.
  
  Draw the control sample into a syringe
- C.
  
  Use a Cholestech Mini-Pet™ and pipette tips
- D.
  
  Drop an eyedropper of sample onto the cassette
11.

Good fingerstick technique includes all except:
- A.
  
  Obtaining a free flowing drop of blood
- B.
  
  Wiping the first drop of blood off the finger
- C.
  
  Cleaning the finger well with alcohol
- D.
  
  Allowing air bubbles into the capillary tube
12.

The sample in the capillary tube should be dispensed into the cassette in:
- A.
  
  Less than 5 minutes
- B.
  
  Less than 3 minutes
- C.
  
  Immediately
- D.
  
  Less than 10 minutes
13.

After the blood has been dispensed into the sample well of the cassette, place the cassette in the drawer and press RUN:
- A.
  
  Fter 5 minutes
- B.
  
  Immediately
- C.
  
  After 1 minute
- D.
  
  Any time
14.

To perform a CHD Risk assessment, do all except:
- A.
  
  Select Risk = CHD Risk in the configuration menu
- B.
  
  Run a cassette with total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol
- C.
  
  Push the DATA button twice after the results appear on the screen
- D.
  
  Run a TC•GLU cassette
15.

If you have any questions about the operation of your Cholestech LDX System:
- A.
  
  Call Cholestech Technical Service
- B.
  
  Call Cholestech Customer Service
- C.
  
  Call your Cholestech Sales Rep
- D.
  
  Call your distributor