NURS - NOVA STATSTRIP BLOOD
GLUCOSE TEST | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT
Prior to performing a QC, gently invert the bottle, and discard the first drop of
control solution to avoid contamination.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
If my operator ID is expired and I need to test my patient, I may borrow a co-
worker's ID in order to do the test.
True
False - ANSWERS-False
"Cleaned Monitor" must be selected from "Comments" when performing each
Quality Control.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
Blood collection for glucose testing in neonates must be limited to arterial
and heel stick specimens only.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
, Which of the following is a true statement?
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
C. I should run QC if I have dropped the meter
D. All of the above - ANSWERS-D. All of the above
In order to maintain competency with the blood glucose meter, you must
complete the checklist, pass the quiz and perform QC at initial training, 6
months and annually there-after.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
Date and initial Strip Vials when opened: strip vials 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 written on the discard line.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
Date and initial QC Bottles when opened: QC bottles 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 written on the discard line.
GLUCOSE TEST | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT
Prior to performing a QC, gently invert the bottle, and discard the first drop of
control solution to avoid contamination.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
If my operator ID is expired and I need to test my patient, I may borrow a co-
worker's ID in order to do the test.
True
False - ANSWERS-False
"Cleaned Monitor" must be selected from "Comments" when performing each
Quality Control.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
Blood collection for glucose testing in neonates must be limited to arterial
and heel stick specimens only.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
, Which of the following is a true statement?
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
C. I should run QC if I have dropped the meter
D. All of the above - ANSWERS-D. All of the above
In order to maintain competency with the blood glucose meter, you must
complete the checklist, pass the quiz and perform QC at initial training, 6
months and annually there-after.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
Date and initial Strip Vials when opened: strip vials 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 written on the discard line.
True
False - ANSWERS-True
Date and initial QC Bottles when opened: QC bottles 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 written on the discard line.
