QC Entrance Exam Prep

Question 1

What does QCNI stand for? What color package does the product come in?

Answer 1

“QuikClot Non-Interventional” (internal term).

The QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing comes in a silver package

Question 2

What is the indication statement for the QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing (QCNI) products?

Answer 2

QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing is intended for use as a topical dressing for the local management of bleeding wounds such as cuts, lacerations and abrasions. It can also be used for temporary treatment of severely bleeding wounds such as surgical wounds (operative, postoperative, dermatological, etc.) and traumatic injuries.

Question 3

What sizes/ SKU’s are available in the QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing portfolio (QCNI)?

Answer 3

QuikClot Roll (#461)- 3” x 4 yards
QuikClot Z-Fold (#487)- 3” x 4 yards
QuikClot 4x4 (#459)- 4” x 4”

Question 4

How long can the QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing (QCNI) remain in place?

Answer 4

24 hours

Question 5

How do you use the QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing (QCNI)?

Answer 5

1. Remove from package
2. Apply directly to the source of the bleeding and use it apply manual compression directly over bleeding source.
3. Continue to apply manual pressure for 5 minutes, or until bleeding is controlled.

Question 6

How do you remove the QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing (QCNI)?

Answer 6

1. Remove dressing and irrigate the wound.
2. If the dressing is difficult to remove, irrigate with sterile saline.

Question 7

What are suggested product applications of the QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing 4x4 (#459)?

Answer 7

Question 8

What are suggested product applications of the QuikClot Hemostatic Dressing Roll (#461)?

Answer 8

Question 9

What color package does the QuikClot Control+ product come in?

Answer 9

The QuikClot Control+ Hemostatic device comes in a blue and white package.

Question 10

What is in the indication statement for the QuikClot Control+ Hemostatic Device (QCC+)?

Answer 10

The QuikClot Control+ is indicated for temporary control of internal organ space bleeding for patients displaying class III or class IV bleeding. It may also be used for control of severely bleeding wounds such as surgical wounds and traumatic injuries.

Question 11

What are the SKU’s available in the QuikClot Control+ Hemostatic Device (QCC+) portfolio?

Answer 11

QCC+ 5x5 (#4050)
QCC+ 8x8 (#4010)
QCC+ Zfold (#4020)
QCC+ 12x12 (#4030)

Question 12

How long can the QuikClot Control+ Hemostatic Device (QCC+) remain in place?

Answer 12

Up to 48 hours.

Question 13

How do you use the QuikClot Control+ Hemostatic Device (QCC+)?

Answer 13

1. Remove from package
2. Apply QCC+ to the wound and apply pressure until bleeding is controlled.
3. Remove the dressing and repair the wound.

Question 14

What are suggested product applications of the QuikClot Control+ Hemostatic Device (QCC+)?

Answer 14

Question 15

What are 3 key benefits of the QuikClot Control+ Hemostatic Device (QCC+)?

Answer 15

1. Faster bleeding control
2. Reduction in blood loss by up to 39%4
3. May improve visualization of your surgical field

Question 16

How do the QuikClot Products work?

Answer 16

QuikClot Products are impregnated with an inorganic mineral called Kaolin. Kaolin works on contact with the patient’s blood. Factor XII is activated on the intrinsic pathway, accelerating the clotting cascade, speeding up the body’s ability to form a clot naturally

Question 17

What are the 3 key steps in achieving hemostasis?

Answer 17

1. Vascular Spasm
2. Platelet Plug Formation
3. Coagulation

Question 18

The intrinsic and extrinsic pathway of the clotting cascade merge into the common pathway. True or False?

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

What are the 2 types of trauma?

Answer 19

1. Blunt Force Trauma
2. Penetrating Trauma

Question 20

What 3 factors contribute to the Trauma Triad of Death?

Answer 20

1. Coagulopathy
2. Hypothermia
3. Acidosis