Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center

Take the 2019 Blood Glucose Monitoring Test.

You must score 80%. The test may be taken as many times as needed to reach this score.

Once you have completed the competency test, you must successfully run a LOW and HIGH control. You will attest that this was completed at the end of the test.

Click the Next button to start the test.

When should control testing be performed?

Daily when in use

Whenever the meter is dropped or damaged

After a battery change

Anytime the meter or cuvette performance needs to be evaluated

All of the above

When do the controls expire once opened?

According to the expiration date printed on the box or vial

30 days after opening

60 days after opening

90 days after opening

Unopened controls need to be stored refrigerated between 35 and 46°F.

True

False

Which finger(s) should be used for testing?

Thumb or index finger

Index finger or middle finger

Middle finger or ring finger

Ring finger or pinkie finger

How many drops of blood should be wiped away before testing?

Doesn't matter

If the cuvette isn't filled in one continuous process, it can be refilled with the same drop of blood.

True

False

Excess blood should be wiped away from the outer surface of the cuvette with gauze before placing it into the holder.

True

False

Measurement must be started within _______ seconds once the cuvette is filled.

120

What is the reportable range that will display on the analyzer?

0-444 mg/dL

30-444 mg/dL

0-500 mg/dL

30-500 mg/dL

The exterior surface of the analyzer doesn't need to be disinfected between patients. It only needs to be disinfected at the end of the day.

True

False

The cuvette holder should be cleaned each day of use with alcohol (20-70%).

True

False

If the cuvettes are left at room temperature, they must be used or discarded after _____ days?

It is recommended to use venous or arterial blood to obtain a glucose level for a patient with severe hypotension and peripheral circulatory failure.

True

False

I attest that I have successfully run a LOW and HIGH control.

Yes

Be sure to click Submit Quiz to send your results.

A submission email will be sent to the designated OISC Administrator. If you would like a certificate of completion, let Alissa know and one can be printed for you.