NOVA Glucometer: Questions With Correct Answers
Apply sample to the glucose test strip in a continuous flow until
A. yellow window is completely filled
B. countdown clock starts or meter beeps
C. patient value is on the screen Right Ans - B. countdown clock starts or
meter beeps
A large red circle with a line through it appears on the screen with an "error"
is indicated. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?
A. Touch the strip to the drop again
B. Remove the strip and insert a new test strip to repeat the test. Right Ans
- B. Remove the strip and insert a new test strip to repeat the test.
The StatStrip meter can show values on the screen for glucose amounts as low
as ____ and as high as _____.
A. 30 and 500 mg/dl
B. 10 and 600 mg/dl
C. 65 and 100 mg/dl
D. 0 and 500 mg/dl Right Ans - A. 30 and 500 mg/dl
The critical value for adult patients is:
A. <40 and >500 mg/dl
B. <30 and >300 mg/dl
C. <65 and >110 mg/dl
D. >200 mg/dl Right Ans - A. <40 and >500 mg/dl
Which side of the strip should be facing up when placed in the meter?
A. Blue side with the word, "NOVA"
B. solid gold side Right Ans - A. Blue side with the word, "NOVA"
It is ok to share your ID badge with someone else if:
A. They say, "I completed the training, but I am temporarily locked out."
B. You have watched them perform the test before.
C. It is never ok. It is a falsification of the medical record and is punishable by
disciplinary action.
D. They are a new hire and haven't done orientation yet; but they tell you they
run this test at their old job. Right Ans - C. It is never ok. It is a falsification
of the medical record and is punishable by disciplinary action.
Apply sample to the glucose test strip in a continuous flow until
A. yellow window is completely filled
B. countdown clock starts or meter beeps
C. patient value is on the screen Right Ans - B. countdown clock starts or
meter beeps
A large red circle with a line through it appears on the screen with an "error"
is indicated. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?
A. Touch the strip to the drop again
B. Remove the strip and insert a new test strip to repeat the test. Right Ans
- B. Remove the strip and insert a new test strip to repeat the test.
The StatStrip meter can show values on the screen for glucose amounts as low
as ____ and as high as _____.
A. 30 and 500 mg/dl
B. 10 and 600 mg/dl
C. 65 and 100 mg/dl
D. 0 and 500 mg/dl Right Ans - A. 30 and 500 mg/dl
The critical value for adult patients is:
A. <40 and >500 mg/dl
B. <30 and >300 mg/dl
C. <65 and >110 mg/dl
D. >200 mg/dl Right Ans - A. <40 and >500 mg/dl
Which side of the strip should be facing up when placed in the meter?
A. Blue side with the word, "NOVA"
B. solid gold side Right Ans - A. Blue side with the word, "NOVA"
It is ok to share your ID badge with someone else if:
A. They say, "I completed the training, but I am temporarily locked out."
B. You have watched them perform the test before.
C. It is never ok. It is a falsification of the medical record and is punishable by
disciplinary action.
D. They are a new hire and haven't done orientation yet; but they tell you they
run this test at their old job. Right Ans - C. It is never ok. It is a falsification
of the medical record and is punishable by disciplinary action.
