NURS - NOVA StatStrip Blood Glucose Test
NURS - NOVA StatStrip Blood Glucose Test
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1. In order to maintain competency with the blood glu- True
cose meter, you must complete the checklist, pass the
quiz and perform QC at initial training, 6 months and
annually there-after.
True
False
2. Date and initial Strip Vials when opened: strip vials True
expire 6 months after they are opened, and must have
the new expiration date written on the discard line
unless the manufacturer's expiration date comes first.
Then the manufacturer's expiration date can be writ-
ten on the discard line.
True
False
3. Date and initial QC Bottles when opened: QC bottles True
expire 3 months after they are opened, and must have
the new expiration date written on the discard line
unless the manufacturer's expiration date comes first.
Then the manufacturer's expiration date can be writ-
ten on the discard line.
True
False
4. If the blood sample does not completely fill the test False
strip, it is acceptable to touch a second drop of blood
to the test strip until the countdown clock appears on
the screen.
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True
False
5. Prior to performing a QC, gently invert the bottle, and True
discard the first drop of control solution to avoid cont-
amination.
True
False
6. If my operator ID is expired and I need to test my False
patient, I may borrow a co-worker's ID in order to do
the test.
True
False
7. "Cleaned Monitor" must be selected from "Comments" True
when performing each Quality Control.
True
False
8. Blood collection for glucose testing in neonates must True
be limited to arterial and heel stick specimens only.
True
False
9. Which of the following is a true statement? D. All of the above
A. QC needs to be done on the meter every 24 hours
B. I should run QC if a patient's result is in question
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NURS - NOVA StatStrip Blood Glucose Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_geetwc
1. In order to maintain competency with the blood glu- True
cose meter, you must complete the checklist, pass the
quiz and perform QC at initial training, 6 months and
annually there-after.
True
False
2. Date and initial Strip Vials when opened: strip vials True
expire 6 months after they are opened, and must have
the new expiration date written on the discard line
unless the manufacturer's expiration date comes first.
Then the manufacturer's expiration date can be writ-
ten on the discard line.
True
False
3. Date and initial QC Bottles when opened: QC bottles True
expire 3 months after they are opened, and must have
the new expiration date written on the discard line
unless the manufacturer's expiration date comes first.
Then the manufacturer's expiration date can be writ-
ten on the discard line.
True
False
4. If the blood sample does not completely fill the test False
strip, it is acceptable to touch a second drop of blood
to the test strip until the countdown clock appears on
the screen.
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, NURS - NOVA StatStrip Blood Glucose Test
NURS - NOVA StatStrip Blood Glucose Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_geetwc
True
False
5. Prior to performing a QC, gently invert the bottle, and True
discard the first drop of control solution to avoid cont-
amination.
True
False
6. If my operator ID is expired and I need to test my False
patient, I may borrow a co-worker's ID in order to do
the test.
True
False
7. "Cleaned Monitor" must be selected from "Comments" True
when performing each Quality Control.
True
False
8. Blood collection for glucose testing in neonates must True
be limited to arterial and heel stick specimens only.
True
False
9. Which of the following is a true statement? D. All of the above
A. QC needs to be done on the meter every 24 hours
B. I should run QC if a patient's result is in question
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