CMT Regulatory Standards & Ethics 2

Question 1

Which federal law established the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) to regulate laboratory testing?

Accepted Answer

CLIA of 1988

Answer

CLIA of 1988 established federal standards for all laboratory testing performed on human specimens to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Question 2

A medical technician discovers a coworker falsifying patient test results. What is the MOST appropriate ethical action?

Accepted Answer

Report it to a supervisor or compliance officer immediately

Answer

Falsifying patient results is fraud and endangers patient safety, requiring immediate reporting through proper channels.

Question 3

Under CLIA, which category requires the LEAST complex testing procedures with minimal risk of error?

Accepted Answer

Waived tests

Answer

Waived tests are the simplest category under CLIA, cleared by the FDA for home use and posing minimal risk of harm if performed incorrectly.

Question 4

What does the principle of 'beneficence' require of medical technicians?

Accepted Answer

To act in the best interest of the patient

Answer

Beneficence requires healthcare workers to actively promote patient well-being and act in their best interest.

Question 5

Which agency is responsible for enforcing OSHA standards in clinical and laboratory settings?

Accepted Answer

Department of Labor

Answer

OSHA operates under the U.S. Department of Labor and is responsible for enforcing workplace safety standards including those in healthcare settings.

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