2022 Accu-Chek Inform II Glucometer Competency Test,
VA with complete solution
Prior to any patient testing, the operator needs to verify the patient's full name
and full social security number.
o True
o False
o True
Quality control testing must be performed:
o Each 24 hours of meter use
o Each time a new bottle of test strips is opened
o When the meter has been dropped or the battery replaced
o When test results contradict clinical symptoms
o All of the above
o All of the above
Critical values require immediate attention. What is the range for critical values
on the glucometer?
o <65 or >100 mg/dL
o <50 or >500 mg/dL
o 0 or >1000 mg/dL
o <50 or >500 mg/dL
A comment of "Provider notified" or "Rx as needed" is required with EVERY
critical result.
o True
o False
o True
Operator IDs allow only properly trained operators to use the glucometer. Is it
ever acceptable for operators to share their ID or allow others to do testing under
their account?
o Yes
o Absolutely not
o Absolutely not
When does the meter need to be cleaned?
o Once every 24 hours of meter use
o Each shift
o Before and after each patient or after running the quality control.
o Before and after each patient or after running the quality control.
Quality control bottles need to be dated with the expiration date. How long are the
quality controls stable after bottles are opened?
o 3 months or the date on the bottle. Whichever comes first.
o 6 months or the date on the bottle. Whichever comes first.
o 1 year
o 3 months or the date on the bottle. Whichever comes first.
VA with complete solution
Prior to any patient testing, the operator needs to verify the patient's full name
and full social security number.
o True
o False
o True
Quality control testing must be performed:
o Each 24 hours of meter use
o Each time a new bottle of test strips is opened
o When the meter has been dropped or the battery replaced
o When test results contradict clinical symptoms
o All of the above
o All of the above
Critical values require immediate attention. What is the range for critical values
on the glucometer?
o <65 or >100 mg/dL
o <50 or >500 mg/dL
o 0 or >1000 mg/dL
o <50 or >500 mg/dL
A comment of "Provider notified" or "Rx as needed" is required with EVERY
critical result.
o True
o False
o True
Operator IDs allow only properly trained operators to use the glucometer. Is it
ever acceptable for operators to share their ID or allow others to do testing under
their account?
o Yes
o Absolutely not
o Absolutely not
When does the meter need to be cleaned?
o Once every 24 hours of meter use
o Each shift
o Before and after each patient or after running the quality control.
o Before and after each patient or after running the quality control.
Quality control bottles need to be dated with the expiration date. How long are the
quality controls stable after bottles are opened?
o 3 months or the date on the bottle. Whichever comes first.
o 6 months or the date on the bottle. Whichever comes first.
o 1 year
o 3 months or the date on the bottle. Whichever comes first.
