Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual - New Operator Quiz

Art: 

725592-00K, 

Rev. 

Date: 

11-Oct-17   

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Check all that apply.

1.  What should you do when you receive a new box of cartridges?

  a. Read the temperature strip and record

  b. Test one cartridge from each new lot with liquid control

  c. Call Technical Support if the first window on the temperature strip is colored

  d. Store cartridges in the refrigerator

2.  How are cartridges stored?

  a. In the refrigerator until the expiration date on the box and cartridge package

b. At room temperature until the expiration date on the box and cartridge package

  c.  At room temperature for the length of time indicated on the cartridge box but not 

exceeding the expiration date stamped on the box and cartridge package

  d.  For two weeks beyond the expiration date stamped on the box and cartridge 

package

3.  How do you prepare a new or replacement handheld for use?

  a. Install batteries

  b. Check handheld time and date

  c. Check handheld software and status

  d. Customize  

4.  What should you do if the handheld displays “SIMULATOR FAIL”? 

  a. Continue to use the handheld

  b. Record simulator result on log sheet

  c.  Insert the external Electronic Simulator into the handheld.  If pass is displayed, 

continue to use the handheld

  d. Call Technical Support if FAIL is displayed again

5.  How do you know when it is time to change the batteries?

  a. The “BATTERY LOW” message will be displayed when handheld is turned on

  b.  A battery icon will flash on the Test and Administration menus and the  

result screen

  c. The “DEAD BATTERIES” message will be displayed

d.  The handheld will not activate when the On/Off key is pressed or a cartridge or 

simulator is inserted

New Operator Quiz

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