Using a Glucometer
Quality control solutions must be run how often?
A. every 24 hours
B. each shift change
C. once a month
D. after each patient - answerA. every 24 hours
Placing the meter in the docking station is important because it allows the meter to
perform which of these functions?
A. charge the battery
B. transfer patient results to the chart
C. add newly admitted patients to the data base
D. all of the above - answerD. all of the above
Control material and blood should be dosed onto the strip when meter is in the ______.
A. horizontal or downward position to prevent fluid entering strip port
B. vertical position to aid in the strip filling
C. any position is okay - answerA. horizontal or downward position to prevent fluid
entering strip port
You find an open vial of strips in a patient's room. Which of the following is the
appropriate course of action?
A. trash them immediately
B. Run level 1 and 3 QC. If they pass, close the lid and use the strips
C. Run level 1 and 3 QC. If one or both fail, send strips to point of care office with a note
indicating failed
D. both B and C - answerD. both B and C
You scan your name badge and the instrument says you are not a valid operator - your
ID is locked out. How best can you get this resolved?
A. complain to your unit manager
B. call the point of care office and leave a message so they can resolve during normal
business hours
C. call the IS help desk
D. call the main laboratory because they are always available - answerB. call the point
of care office and leave a message so they can resolve during normal business hours
What does "HI" indicate when seen on the patient result screen of the meter?
A. a test strip error has occurred
B. value is outside the reportable range of the meter (>500mg/dL)
C. value is critically high
Quality control solutions must be run how often?
A. every 24 hours
B. each shift change
C. once a month
D. after each patient - answerA. every 24 hours
Placing the meter in the docking station is important because it allows the meter to
perform which of these functions?
A. charge the battery
B. transfer patient results to the chart
C. add newly admitted patients to the data base
D. all of the above - answerD. all of the above
Control material and blood should be dosed onto the strip when meter is in the ______.
A. horizontal or downward position to prevent fluid entering strip port
B. vertical position to aid in the strip filling
C. any position is okay - answerA. horizontal or downward position to prevent fluid
entering strip port
You find an open vial of strips in a patient's room. Which of the following is the
appropriate course of action?
A. trash them immediately
B. Run level 1 and 3 QC. If they pass, close the lid and use the strips
C. Run level 1 and 3 QC. If one or both fail, send strips to point of care office with a note
indicating failed
D. both B and C - answerD. both B and C
You scan your name badge and the instrument says you are not a valid operator - your
ID is locked out. How best can you get this resolved?
A. complain to your unit manager
B. call the point of care office and leave a message so they can resolve during normal
business hours
C. call the IS help desk
D. call the main laboratory because they are always available - answerB. call the point
of care office and leave a message so they can resolve during normal business hours
What does "HI" indicate when seen on the patient result screen of the meter?
A. a test strip error has occurred
B. value is outside the reportable range of the meter (>500mg/dL)
C. value is critically high
