Blood Glucose Testing with Glucometer

Click the button on the FreeStyle Precision Pro Glucometer that you would use to back up one space while entering numbers on the keypad, or to return to a previous menu.

(click the clear button)

What is the correct hematocrit range to test whole blood samples on the glucose meters?

15-65%

What could cause the FreeStyle Precision Pro Glucometer to display "Patient Data Not Found"?

Bypassing the data upload period after turning the glucometer on

When collecting capillary blood samples from fingers, which of the following are correct? (Select all that apply)

✔ Perform stick off to the side of the finger. Never use the tip or center of the finger ✔ Avoid fingers that are cold, cyanotic, swollen, scarred or covered with a rash ✔ Massage to warm the fingers and increase blood flow by gently squeezing from the hand to the fingertips 5 to 6 times; or let the arm hang down to let the blood flow to the fingertips before lancing

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following are appropriate responses for a questionable patient glucose test result?

✔ Place order with lab for a stat serum glucose level ✔ Repeat the test using a new test strip

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following are reasons glucose results might be higher than expected?

✔ Serum or plasma samples were used instead of whole blood ✔ Hematocrit is lower than the acceptable limit for the test strips, as indicated on test strip package insert

A bottle of control solution is opened today. When does this control solution expire?

90 days after the bottle is opened or the expiration date, whichever comes first

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: What type of batteries does the FreeStyle Precision Pro Meter accept?

NiMH rechargeable batteries Two AA batteries

When should a capillary sample NOT be used? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Patient is severely dehydrated Patient is in shock or in a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (with our without ketosis) Patient is severely hypotenive

When you see "Operator ID Expires in xx Days" on the glucose meter screen, what action should you take?

Run hi/lo QC correctly or contact POCT coordinator (depending on your facility's requirments"

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Acceptable cleaning solutions for the FreeStyle Precision Pro Meter include:

Super Sani-Cloth orange top bleach wipes

Because the meter is equipped with a camera-based scanner, proper scanning technique using the FreeStyle Precision Pro requires the user to hold the meter still while the green laser is centered over the barcode.

True

Emergent use of the glucometer with an ID that will not register to the patient requires the user to contact Point of Care Testing with the patient information.

True

Severe dehydration, hypotension or shock are reasions that the patient's glucose reading may be lower than expected.

True

How do you know if you have applied enough blood to the target area of the FreeStyle Precision Pro Blood Glucose Test Strip?

You will hear an audible beep and the testing countdown will automatically start