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U8.1: Equipment and Inventory Management Flashcards

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necessary to ensure accurate, reliable and timely testing

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Equipment Management

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T/F:
Good equipment management helps to maintain a high level of laboratory performance.

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T

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T/F:
Good equipment management increases variation in test results and decreases the technologist’s confidence in the accuracy of testing results.

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F;
reduces variation
improves confidence

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T/F:
Good equipment management increases repair costs, as fewer repairs will be needed for a well- maintained instrument.

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F;
lower repair costs

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T/F:
Good equipment management lengthens instrument life.

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T

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T/F:
Good equipment management increases interruption of services due to breakdowns and failures.

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F;
reduces interruption of services

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T/F:
Good equipment management increases safety for workers.

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T

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T/F:
Good equipment management produces greater customer satisfaction.

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T

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Select 4 program considerations:
a. Selection and purchasing
b. Physical environment
c. Installation
d. Calibration and performance evaluation
e. Maintenance

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a. Selection and purchasing
c. Installation
d. Calibration and performance evaluation
e. Maintenance

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Select 3 program considerations:
a. Troubleshooting
b. Service and repair
c. Technical operation
d. Retiring and disposing of equipment

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a. Troubleshooting
b. Service and repair
d. Retiring and disposing of equipment

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
Why and how will the equipment be used?

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T
(The instrument should be matched against the service the laboratory provides.)

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
What are the performance characteristics of the instrument? Is it sufficiently accurate and reproducible to suit the needs of the testing to be done?

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T

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
What are the facility requirements, including the requirements for physical space?

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T

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
Will the cost of the equipment be within the laboratory’s budget?

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T

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
Will reagents be readily available?

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T

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
Will reagents be provided free of charge for a limited period of time? If so, for how long?

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T

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
How easy will it be for staff to operate?

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T

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
Will instructions be available in a language that is understood?

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T

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
Is there a retailer for the equipment in the country, with available services?

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T

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
Does the equipment have a warranty?

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T

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T/F:
Criteria to consider in selecting equipment:
Are there any safety issues to consider?

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T

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T/F:
Things to consider in acquiring equipment:
Is it better to purchase or lease equipment?

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T

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T/F:
Things to consider in acquiring equipment:
Factor in repair costs

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T

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T/F:
Things to consider in acquiring equipment:
manufacturer should provide all of the necessary information to operate and maintain equipment

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T

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T/F:
Things to consider in acquiring equipment:
Consider savings that could be negotiated if the laboratory needs more than one piece of equipment

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T

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periodic payments are made

a. lease plans
b. rental plans

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a. lease plans

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usually 3-5 years

a. lease plans
b. rental plans

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a. lease plans

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purchased or leased for longer periods at reduced rate

a. lease plans
b. rental plans

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a. lease plans

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periodic payments are made without purchase options

a. lease plans
b. rental plans

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b. rental plans

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the equipment is returned

a. lease plans
b. rental plans

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b. rental plans

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another rental is agreed or it is metered

a. lease plans
b. rental plans

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b. rental plans

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T/F:
Before purchasing equipment, ask if:
wiring diagrams, computer software information, a list of parts needed, and an operator’s manual are provided

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T

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T/F:
Before purchasing equipment, ask if:
the manufacturer will install the equipment and train staff (covering travel expenses as necessary) as part of the purchase price

A

T

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T/F:
Before purchasing equipment, ask if:
the warranty excludes a trial period to verify that the instrument performs as expected

A

F;
includes a trial period

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T/F:
Before purchasing equipment, ask if:
the manufacturer’s maintenance can be excluded in the contract and, if so, whether maintenance is provided on a regular basis

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F;
included in the contract

36
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Acquisition of new equipment justifications:
equipment can not be repaired or excessive cost of repair results in unacceptable delays

a. replacement
b. increased workload
c. cost reduction
d. new and/or improved methodology

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a. replacement

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Acquisition of new equipment justifications:
volume increase justifies either automation or additional personnel

a. replacement
b. increased workload
c. cost reduction
d. new and/or improved methodology

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b. increased workload

38
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Acquisition of new equipment justifications:
reduction of operational expenses state primarily in terms of personnel and supplies

a. replacement
b. increased workload
c. cost reduction
d. new and/or improved methodology

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c. cost reduction

39
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Acquisition of new equipment justifications:
better patient care

a. replacement
b. increased workload
c. cost reduction
d. new and/or improved methodology

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d. new and/or improved methodology

40
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Priority of Needs:
needed immediately to maintain quality patient care

a. essential
b. necessary
c. desirable
d. others

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a. essential

41
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Priority of Needs:
means of reducing cost

a. essential
b. necessary
c. desirable
d. others

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c. desirable

42
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Priority of Needs:
as “essential” but greater leeway with regard to time of acquisition

a. essential
b. necessary
c. desirable
d. others

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b. necessary

43
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Priority of Needs:
means of improving general working condition

a. essential
b. necessary
c. desirable
d. others

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d. others

44
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Verify that all physical requirements (electrical, space, doors, ventilation and water supply) have been met

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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a. installing equipment

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Consider vendor’s responsibilities for installation should be confirmed in writing prior to beginning the installation process

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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a. installing equipment

46
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Checklist of the expected performance specifications should be developed, so that performance can be quickly verified as soon as the equipment is installed

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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a. installing equipment

47
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Assign responsibility for performing the maintenance and operation programs

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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b. getting equipment ready for use

48
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Develop a system for recording the use of parts and supplies

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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b. getting equipment ready for use

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Implement a written plan for calibration, performance verification, and proper operation of the equipment.

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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b. getting equipment ready for use

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Establish a scheduled maintenance program that includes daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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b. getting equipment ready for use

51
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Provide training for all operators; only personnel who have been trained specifically to properly use the equipment should be authorized as operators

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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b. getting equipment ready for use

52
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Follow the manufacturer’s directions carefully when performing the initial calibration of the instrument.

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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c. equipment calibration

53
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Calibrate the instrument with each test run, when first putting it into service.

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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c. equipment calibration

54
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Determine how often the instrument will need to be recalibrated, based on its stability and the manufacturer’s recommendation.

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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c. equipment calibration

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Prior to testing patient specimens, it is important for _____________ of new equipment to ensure it is working correctly with respect to accuracy and precision.

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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d. performance evaluation

56
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Test methods using kits or laboratory instruments need to be evaluated for the ability to detect disease (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value) and to determine normal and reportable ranges.

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. performance evaluation

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d. performance evaluation

57
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Manufacturers provide performance evaluations for testing methods using their kits or instruments, and include the information in the package inserts or operator’s manuals

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. Verification of manufacturers’ performance claims (performance evaluation)

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d. Verification of manufacturers’ performance claims (performance evaluation)

58
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Laboratories need to verify the manufacturer’s performance claims, and demonstrate they can get the same results using the kits or equipment in their laboratory, with their personnel.

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. Verification of manufacturers’ performance claims (performance evaluation)

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d. Verification of manufacturers’ performance claims (performance evaluation)

59
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Includes testing samples with known values and comparing the results to the expected or certified value

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. Verification of manufacturers’ performance claims (performance evaluation)

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d. Verification of manufacturers’ performance claims (performance evaluation)

60
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if equipment is temperature controlled, establishing the stability and uniformity of the temperature

a. installing equipment
b. getting equipment ready for use
c. equipment calibration
d. Verification of manufacturers’ performance claims (performance evaluation)

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d. Verification of manufacturers’ performance claims (performance evaluation)

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T/F:
Validation can be carried out by running samples in parallel using both old and new equipment and methods for a period of time to determine that the expected results can be obtained.

A

T

62
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T/F:
Implementing an equipment maintenance program
Maintenance plan
Includes:
* preventive maintenance
* provision for inventory
* troubleshooting
* repair of equipment

A

T

63
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Implementing an equipment maintenance program:
comes before a failure, while the equipment is in operating condition

a. preventive maintenance
b. repair
c. calibration

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a. preventive maintenance

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applies to unscheduled maintenance

a. preventive maintenance
b. repair
c. calibration

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b. repair

65
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comes after the instrument has failed

a. preventive maintenance
b. repair
c. calibration

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b. repair

66
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assurance that the instrument measures certain parameters within specified tolerance

a. preventive maintenance
b. repair
c. calibration

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c. calibration

67
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considered part of preventive maintenance

a. preventive maintenance
b. repair
c. calibration

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c. calibration

68
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Rearrange the Initial steps in implementing equipment maintenance program:

(1) developing written policies and procedures
(2) training staff on the use and maintenance
(3) assigning responsibility for providing oversight
(4) developing the format for records

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3 > 1 > 4 > 2

69
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Includes measures such as systematic and routine cleaning, adjustment and replacement of equipment parts at scheduled intervals

a. preventive maintenance
b. repair
c. calibration

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a. preventive maintenance

70
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should be performed at regular intervals: daily, weekly, monthly or yearly

a. preventive maintenance
b. repair
c. calibration

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a. preventive maintenance

71
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ensures that the equipment performs at maximum efficiency and will increase the lifespan of the equipment and help to prevent inaccurate test results due to equipment failure, delays in reporting results, low productivity, large repair costs

a. preventive maintenance
b. repair
c. calibration

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a. preventive maintenance

72
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Laboratory should keep an inventory log of all equipment in the laboratory

a. maintenance plan
b. equipment inventory
c. product research
d. product specification

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b. equipment inventory

73
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Log should be updated with information on new equipment and include documentation of when old equipment is retired

a. maintenance plan
b. equipment inventory
c. product research
d. product specification

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b. equipment inventory

LbMn 3S (5 decks)

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