Freestyle Blood Glucose Testing

If applicable, what is the process for verifying a patient's identifier (Patient ID) when using the Meter? A. Confirm the Patients ID by entering the patient's two-digit Year of Birth B. Confirm the Patient ID by selecting "Confirm" C. Confirm the Patient ID by manually re-entering the Patient ID number

A. Confirm the Patients ID by entering the patient's two-digit Year of Birth

A bottle of control solution is opened today. When does this control solution expire? A. The expiration date on the bottle B. 90 days after the bottle is opened C. 90 days after the bottle is opened or the expiration date, whichever comes first D. The expiration date established by the laboratory

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

How often must glucose control testing be performed on the Meter? A. Every 8 hours B. Every 12 hours C. Every 24 hours D. Every shift

C. Every 24 hours

Why should the first drop of blood be wiped from the patient's finger with gauze and the test be performed on the second drop? A. The first drop of blood is too thick for the sample strip B. To assure the finger is cleaned properly C. To make sure the tissue fluid does not alter the blood sample

C. To make sure the tissue fluid does not alter the blood sample

How do you know if you have applied enough blood to the target area of the Blood Glucose Test Strip? A. You must visually check the test strip B. You will not know i f you have enough sample for the test C. You will hear an audible beep and the testing countdown will automatically start D. You see the screen change to "Apply Sample"

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

When should you NOT use a capillary sample for testing, but may use venous or arterial blood? A. Patient is severely dehydrated B. Patient is severely hypotensive (low blood pressure) C. Patient in shock (sudden drop or too little blood flow) D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Where can you find information to troubleshoot a patient or control test result that is out of range? A. Quick Reference Guide B. Operator's Manual C. Technical Support D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following are true about glucose test strips? A. Test strips should not be used if wet, bent, scratched or damaged B. Test will not start until sufficient blood is applied to the target area C. A small blood sample (0.6 ml) is sufficient to perform testing D. All of the above E. None of the above

D. All of the above

The Clear key will: A. Back up one space while entering numbers on the keypad. B. Clear a numerical code after the Enter key is pressed. C. Clear a barcode scanned by mistake D. Return to a previous menu E. All of the above

E. All of the above

Which information is entered in to the Meter when the test strip barcode is scanned? A. The test strip lot number B. The control solution ranges C. The expiration date of the test strip D. Lot-specific calibration E. All of the above

E. All of the above