Free CMLA Quality Control & Assurance Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the main purpose of quality control (QC) in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Ensure test accuracy

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Improve staff productivity

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Control budget

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Reduce patient visits

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of external quality assessment?

Accepted Answer

Proficiency testing

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Daily temperature checks

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Sample labeling

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Reviewing SOPs

Question 3

What is the purpose of using control samples in testing?

Accepted Answer

Verify test accuracy

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Reduce costs

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Train new staff

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Monitor room humidity

Question 4

Which document outlines step-by-step procedures in a lab?

Accepted Answer

Standard Operating Procedure

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Test request form

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Logbook

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Patient consent form

Question 5

When should quality control samples be run?

Accepted Answer

With every test run

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Only at the end of the day

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When equipment fails

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Once a week

Question 6

Which of the following is a sign of a quality control failure?

Accepted Answer

Results out of range

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Stable control results

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Values within target

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Accurate patient reports

Question 7

Who is responsible for implementing quality assurance in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

All laboratory staff

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Only the lab manager

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Only technicians

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External inspectors

Question 8

Why is documentation important in quality assurance?

Accepted Answer

To ensure traceability

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To avoid cleaning duties

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To save paper

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To train visitors

Question 9

What is a quality audit?

Accepted Answer

Process and document review

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Annual fire drill

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Complaint review

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Patient satisfaction survey