Nova StatStrip Glucose Meter: Questions & Answers
A glucose result of 426 mg/dl is displayed on the StatStrip meter screen with
2 up arrows ↑↑ next to the result. What is the meaning of the "up arrows"
displayed next to the glucose result? Right Ans - A double up arrow
displays critical high test results.
All critical glucose results must have proper documentation of the HCP being
notified recorded in the patient's EMR. Right Ans - True
The Nova StatStrip glucose meter can exhibit interference with blood samples
that have a SIGNIFICANTLY high or low hematocrit (HCT) levels. Right Ans
- True
Which of the following are NOT proper ways to use StatStrip test strips
and/or control solutions?
Leave the test strip vial uncapped to allow for easy access to the strips.
Make sure the control bottles are tightly closed when not in use
Store the test strips and controls in the refrigerator Right Ans - - Leave the
test strip vial uncapped to allow for easy access to the strips.
- Store the test strips and controls in the refrigerator.
Colors on the StatStrip display help to identify normal, abnormal, and critical
results. Right Ans - True
What is the manufacturer's analytical measurement range for the StatStrip
meter? Right Ans - 10 mg/dL to 600 mg/dL
When using the Nova StatStrip glucose meter, it should be held level or
pointed in such a way that any extra control/blood sample does not enter into
the meter. Right Ans - True
The blood sample must be applied to the end of the StatStrip test strip until
the test strip is filled completely and the meter beeps or countdown starts. If it
does not fill completely, touch the strip to the blood sample a second time,
until the countdown begins. Right Ans - False
A glucose result of 426 mg/dl is displayed on the StatStrip meter screen with
2 up arrows ↑↑ next to the result. What is the meaning of the "up arrows"
displayed next to the glucose result? Right Ans - A double up arrow
displays critical high test results.
All critical glucose results must have proper documentation of the HCP being
notified recorded in the patient's EMR. Right Ans - True
The Nova StatStrip glucose meter can exhibit interference with blood samples
that have a SIGNIFICANTLY high or low hematocrit (HCT) levels. Right Ans
- True
Which of the following are NOT proper ways to use StatStrip test strips
and/or control solutions?
Leave the test strip vial uncapped to allow for easy access to the strips.
Make sure the control bottles are tightly closed when not in use
Store the test strips and controls in the refrigerator Right Ans - - Leave the
test strip vial uncapped to allow for easy access to the strips.
- Store the test strips and controls in the refrigerator.
Colors on the StatStrip display help to identify normal, abnormal, and critical
results. Right Ans - True
What is the manufacturer's analytical measurement range for the StatStrip
meter? Right Ans - 10 mg/dL to 600 mg/dL
When using the Nova StatStrip glucose meter, it should be held level or
pointed in such a way that any extra control/blood sample does not enter into
the meter. Right Ans - True
The blood sample must be applied to the end of the StatStrip test strip until
the test strip is filled completely and the meter beeps or countdown starts. If it
does not fill completely, touch the strip to the blood sample a second time,
until the countdown begins. Right Ans - False
