12015Jun 0 Blood Glucose Monitoring By Alissa Harris / CommentsOff Take the 2017 Blood Glucose Monitoring Test. You must score 80% on the competency test. 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. Instructions Type your first and last name in the Name field below. Click the Next button to start the test and to move to the next question. Name 1. When should control testing be performed?Daily when in useWhenever the meter is dropped or damagedAfter a battery changeAnytime the meter or cuvette performance needs to be evaluatedAll of the above2. How many drops of blood should be wiped away before testing?012Doesn't matter3. When do the controls expire once opened?According to the expiration date printed on the box or vial30 days after opening60 days after opening90 days after opening4. Unopened controls need to be stored refrigerated between 35 and 46°F.TrueFalse5. Which finger(s) should be used for testing?Thumb or index fingerIndex finger or middle fingerMiddle finger or ring fingerRing finger or pinkie finger6. If the cuvette isn't filled in one continuous process, it can be refilled with the same drop of blood.TrueFalse7. Excess blood should be wiped away from the outer surface of the cuvette with gauze before placing it into the holder.TrueFalse8. Measurement must be started within _______ seconds once the cuvette is filled.2040801209. What is the reportable range that will display on the analyzer?0-444 mg/dL30-444 mg/dL0-500 mg/dL30-500 mg/dL10. 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.TrueFalse11. The cuvette holder should be cleaned each day of use with alcohol (20-70%).TrueFalse12. If the cuvettes are left at room temperature, they must be used or discarded after _____ days?123413. It is recommended to use venous or arterial blood to obtain a glucose level for a patient with severe hypotension and peripheral circulatory failure.TrueFalse14. I attest that I have successfully run a LOW and HIGH control.YesNoBe 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. Time is Up!
