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Please answer 8-16 or as many as possible, thank you.
8. If either control result is unacceptable, a FAIL message will be displayed. If this occurs, you must: a. Turn off the meter and try again. b. Change the battery. C. Press COMMENT, select your corrective action. Repeat the QC level in question. Call the POCT Coordinator. d. 9. A patient's glucose result reads 20 mg/dL. They have no symptoms of hypoglycemia. You should: a. Document the result. Treat for hypoglycemia. b. Repeat the test 3 more times to ensure accuracy. C. Repeat the test. If still low, run controls to verify that the meter is in proper operating condition. Have a sample run by the main lab if results are still questionable. d. Immediately call the POCT Coordinator. 10. Which of the following sample types is unacceptable for use with the Nova StatStrip meter? a. Capillary b. Venous C. Serum/plasma d. Arterial e. Neonatal 11. What should you do if you get liquid in the strip port? a. Nothing, liquid belongs in the port b. Remove it by shaking the port side down. C. Remove the battery and send the meter and battery to the Point of Care Coordinator. Remove the liquid yourself. d. Capillary samples are not approved for 12. a. Patients on 2 or more vasopressors b. Patients with a blood pressure of <90/60 mmHg C. Patients with poor peripheral perfusion d. All of the above 13. Select the true statement a. Capillary samples are approved for all patients. b. Only fresh whole blood or whole blood collected in lithium heparin collection devices should be used for arterial and venous specimens. C. Whole blood samples can be kept on ice until testing. d. Neonate venous blood is an approved sample type. 14. Select the false statement a. To disinfect meter after every patient use, wipe the exterior with a moist (not dripping wet) bleach wipe. Residue may be wiped off with water. b. C. Disinfection of glucometers after every patient use is not a requirement. d. Getting liquid into the port from the disinfection wipe may cause the meter to malfunction. Even though the meters are wireless, the meter must be docked to 15. a. Charge the battery Export results to the patient's chart. C. Update date and time information d. Upload patient hospital number 16. What should you do if you see visible blood on the inside or outside of the test strip vial? a. Throw away the vial and open a new one. Keep using the dirty vial Share it with other patients Place it in storage for later use. b. C. d. b.