Competency Test, VA UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Prior to any patient testing, the operator needs to verify the patient's full name and full social
security number.
o True
o False - Correct Answer- 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 - Correct Answer- 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 - Correct Answer- 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 - Correct Answer- 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 - Correct Answer- o Absolutely not