Collection Providers Competency Quiz (Australia Only)

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1. Which of the following best describes the principle of Universal Precautions?

   A) Handle all patient specimens as if infectious
   B) Use handling precautions only with specimens containing blood-borne pathogens
   C) All samples are safe unless tested positive for HIV and/or HBV
   D) Gloves universally protect the collector from exposure to pathogens

2. Which of the following is not a Universal Precaution practices?

   A) Avoiding direct contact with blood and/or body fluids
   B) Wearing gloves while in contact with patients or samples
   C) Keeping work area clean and decontaminated
   D) Sending used needles to DDC in the shipping bag or box

3. What are blood-borne pathogens?

   A) Bacteria or microorganisms present in blood or body fluid capable of causing disease
   B) Bacteria present on patient skin
   C) Pathogenic microorganisms present only in blood
   D) Cancer cells

4. How can you properly clean/decontaminate work surfaces?

   A) Clean with water
   B) Wipe with Windex
   C) Wipe surface with diluted bleach (1 part bleach to 9 parts water)
   D) All of the above

5. As a collector providing services to DDC, which of the following should be avoided:

   A) Present a professional appearance
   B) Maintain confidentiality
   C) Provide a clean and neat collection facility or area
   D) Collect anywhere you can find a table, regardless of clutter or space

6. Testing on samples cannot be performed when:

   A) Clients' or witness's signature on Form 2 is missing
   B) A Client under 18 yrs of age signs their own consent for testing
   C) Name on consent form is spelled differently on sample
   D) Client sample has not been sealed
   E) All of above

7. Why are buccal cell samples the preferred sample type?

   A) It is safe and comfortable for the client
   B) The results are accurate even after patient has received a blood transfusion
   C) Minimal chance of exposure to blood-borne pathogens
   D) All of the above

8. What swabs can be used for a DNA collection?

   A) Sterile swab
   B) Packaged Q-tip swab
   C) Swab from another kit opened but unused
   D) A and C
   E) A only

9. Which of the following is a source of buccal sample contamination?

   A) Contact of sample swab with table, chair, or floor
   B) Contact of sample swab with another person's sample
   C) Touching the Dacron swab tip with hands
   D) All of the above

10. A collector must refuse to do a collection or have a witness to the collection if:

    A) The client is a minor
    B) The client is angry
    C) The client is sick
    D) The client is a relative or friend

11. What completed form is required prior to sample collection?

    A) Form 5
    B) Form 4
    C) Form 3
    D) Form 2

12. Form 4 is used to provide what information?

    A) Affidavit of donor's identity and consent to test
    B) Court order
    C) Test result
    D) Sampler's (collector) statement

13. Who can sign consent / Form 2 in the case of a person suffering from a mental disability?

    A) Parent or guardian
    B) Person who is responsible for the day to day care, welfare and development by specific issues order
    C) A only
    D) A and B

14. Form 2 (for Donor under 18) can be completed by:

    A) A non-custodial grandparent of the minor donor
    B) An adult donor
    C) The alleged father (relationship in question)
    D) A parent
    E) All of the above

15. What forms or documents must the sampler sign?

    A) Form 4
    B) Sample
    C) Photo
    D) Form 2 if he/she witnessed the affidavit as Justice of the Peace or equivalent
    E) A and B
    F) All of the above

16. What type of photo can be used for donor identification?

    A) Recent group photo
    B) Wedding photo
    C) Photo of donor profile
    D) Head/shoulder photo

17. Which of the following assures a secure and/or correct chain of custody?

    A) Positive donor identification with a photo
    B) Donor's review and signature of sample label
    C) Tamper tape sealing of samples
    D) Signing across photo and statement - form 4
    E) Donor witnessing every step
    F) Maintaining custody of samples at all times
    G) A, B, C, and D
    H) All of the above

18. A collector may share client information with:

    A) Wife or relative of a tested patient
    B) Close personal friends
    C) DDC employees only
    D) All of the above

19. After collection has been completed?

    A) Allow clients to leave, then seal the package
    B) Have clients witness the sealing of the package
    C) Ask clients to seal the package
    D) Give the package to clients for shipping and delivery

20. Tamper tape provides evidence of sample security. Where is the tamper tape placed?

    A) On the side of the buccal swab envelope
    B) Across the sealed end of the buccal swab envelope or zip lock bag
    C) On the back of the Client Identification and Consent form
    D) None of the above

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