epoc® Blood Analysis System with NXS Host Training Assessment

Training Exam for Point-of-Care epoc® Blood Analysis System Trainee name: ____________________________________________________________ Position: ____________________________________________________________ Test site: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ____/____/___ 1. Test Cards require refrigeration. a) True b) False 2. A steady green LED signal on the Reader indicates “Steady is ready”. a) True b) False 3. A flashing green LED signal on the Reader indicates that the “Blinking is Thinking” reader is busy. a) True b) False 4. An amber LED illuminated on Reader battery symbol indicates that the Reader is receiving a charge. a) True b) False 5. A red light on the Reader during Test Card insertion indicates the Test Card was inserted incorrectly and should be removed completely and reinserted. a) True b) False Effective Date: 21/Aug/2025 | QR700027583 SIEMENS siemens.com/Healthineers Healthineers Training Assessment | epoc Assessment Effective Date: 21/Aug/2025 | QR700027583 6. epoc Test Card can test arterial, venous, and capillary whole blood. a) True b) False 7. Once you see your results on the screen you cannot de-select a test. a) True b) False 8. Under-filling, air in specimen, and clots may cause an IQC failure. a) True b) False 9. Removing an epoc Test Card while test is in progress “blinking is thinking” could damage the Reader. a) True b) False 10. It is acceptable to move and shake the Reader while a test is running. a) True b) False 11. A result that is flagged with IQC means that: a) The test card was inserted too quickly b) The individual sensor for that test has been compromised, so that test will need to be repeated with an- other card. The other results are valid c) The reader needs charged d) All the above 12. Inserting the epoc Test Card into the reader should be done: a) In one steady motion b) While the green LED is blinking c) With barcode facing down and the sample port visible on the top. d) a and c 13. It is necessary to enter the patient ID# in the Host before viewing test results. a) True b) False Siemens Healthineers Services Page 2 of 6 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2017 Training Assessment | epoc Assessment Effective Date: 21/Aug/2025 | QR700027583 14. It is best to insert the Test card into the Reader immediately after removing it from its pouch. a) True b) False 15. What are the following steps to take if your epoc fails the EQC (electronic quality control) Select all that apply: a) Do nothing it will correct itself b) Power off the host and reader c) Power on the epoc reader and host and allow it to reconnect. d) b and c 16. Injection of the blood sample is completed when: a) The green light on the Reader flashes b) Blood is visible in the bottom left corner of the Test Card c) “Analyzing Sample” appears on the Host screen d) All the above 17. Once the Test Card calibration is successful, the sample only may be injected up to _____ minutes af- terward. a) 1 b) 3 c) 5 d) 7.5 18. Which of the following is/are true regarding Test Card usage? a) Cards cannot be reused b) Air bubbles trapped in the sample will affect testing c) Sample should be dispensed slowly and steadily d) All the above 19. A result that is flagged with “iQC” means that: The individual sensor for that test has been compromised and the test will have to be repeated. a) True b) False 20. During calibration, the operator should: a) Enter patient data, select analytes and enter test parameters. b) Collect the sample c) Carry the reader around while its calibrating d) a and b Siemens Healthineers Services Page 3 of 6 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2017 Training Assessment | epoc Assessment Effective Date: 21/Aug/2025 | QR700027583 All operators must achieve a passing grade of at least 80% to be approved for patient testing on the epoc® Blood Analysis System. Grade: ____________ POCT Technical Consultant: _____________________________________________________ Trainee signature: ___________________________________________________________ Assessor name: _____________________________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________________________ Siemens Healthineers Services Page 4 of 6 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2017 Training Assessment | epoc Assessment Effective Date: 21/Aug/2025 | QR700027583 Answer Key: 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. True 5. True 6. False 7. True 8. True 9. True 10. False 11. d) all the above 12. d) both a and c 13. True 14. True 15. d) both b and c 16. d) all the above 17. d) 7.5 18. d) all the above 19. True 20. d) both a and b Siemens Healthineers Services Page 5 of 6 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2017 Knowledge Assessment | epoc Knowledge Assessment Effective Date: 21/Aug/2025 | QR700027583 Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only! For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (herein- after collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Copyright © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2025 ………………………………………………………… Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Siemens Healthcare GmbH Henkestr. 127 91052 Erlangen, Germany Telephone: +49 9131 84-0 siemens.com/healthineers Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019