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What product(s) should be used for cleaning and disinfecting the Inform ll? Chose all that apply
Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Wipe
Alcohol
Soap and water
Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Wipe 

 

When is it necessary to run Quality Control Solutions? 
Every 24 hours of patient testing
Before each patient test
When opening a vial of strips for the first time
If a vial of strips was left open
All of the above
A, C and D are correct

 

Why is it necessary to store the meter in its recharging cradle (base unit)? 
So everyone on the floor will be able to find it
To keep the rechargeable battery charged
It’s not necessary. It’s OK to store it in its tote.
So QC won’t be required so often.

 

How can you be sure the meter is charging when it is sitting in its recharging/base unit? 
If it’s sitting in the recharging/base unit, it must be charging
The screen is black
The meter displays a green battery icon.
The meter displays a red or yellow battery icon.
Both c and d are correct

 

Where on the test strip should the sample be applied? 
Apply the sample to the top of the yellow dosing area after strip is inserted into the meter.
Apply the sample to the front edge of the yellow dosing area and then insert into meter
Apply the sample to the front edge of the yellow dosing area after the strip is inserted into the meter.
Apply the sample to the top of the yellow dosing area and then insert into meter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
The cap on the strips vial must always be closed
Strips that are stored outside the vial may be used as long as they look OK
Strips must never be left outside the vial
Strips must be used prior to the manufacturer’s expiration date printed on the vial

 

How do you know that the vial of strips you are using has had QC testing done? 
Because it has “QC √” written on it
Because it is in the tote
Because it has not reached the manufacturer’s expiration date yet
Because the lid is not on tight

 

Where can troubleshooting and error code information be found:
In the MediaLab procedure “Roche Accu-Chek Inform ll Glucose Meter”
In the on-line Operator’s Manual located on the Lab POC web page
Both a and b are correct

 

After removing the meter from its docking station, the screen is frozen. What can you do to reset the meter so that you can use it? 
Nothing. Discard the meter.
Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to reset it.
Call the Point of Care Coordinator for instructions.
Shake it gently.

 

How often must the meter be disinfected? 
After daily QC is tested
When a critical result is obtained
After each patient test
At the end of the shift

 

Which of the following statements are true regarding use of EMERGENCY barcodes?
Result must be documented in patient’s chart
Point of Care must be notified that the barcode was used and who the patient was
The barcode is located in the meter tote’s lid
The barcode is for use when the patient has an unscannable armband.
All of the above

 

When repeating a test, the repeat should be performed within 10 minutes because: 
That’s how long the meter will stay on after the first test
That’s how duplicate charges are prevented
That’s how long the meter will stay calibrated
Then you won’t have to rescan the patient’s armband

 

 

 

 

 

What should you do when you get a result that reads “HI”? 
Ask the patient to test himself on his own glucometer
Immediately give insulin
Repeat the test within 10 minutes on the meter to be sure it’s not an error, then order a lab glucose (“Glucose recheck”)
Use the EMERGENCY barcode and call Point of Care

 

All patient results will cross the interface into EPIC and appear in the patient’s record. What comment can be attached to a result to prevent a result from crossing into EPIC? 
“Procedure Err”
 “Will repeat”
 “Questionable Result”
“Pt Symptomatic”

 

When should venipuncture or line draws be used for testing on the meter instead of finger stick samples? 
When a patient is receiving intravenous ascorbic acid.
When a patient has triglycerides >1800 mg/dl
When a patient has severely impaired peripheral circulation
When a patient’s hematocrit is <10% or >65%

 

When is it necessary to have the glucose tested in the main lab instead of the Accuchek Inform II glucose meter? 
When a patient is receiving intravenous ascorbic acid.
When a patient has triglycerides >1800 mg/dl
When a patient’s hematocrit is <10% or >65%
All of the above.

 

True or False: All POC glucose results must be recorded under “Preliminary Glucose” in the Vital Signs Flowsheet (or Point of Care and Bedside Testing in the ED) due to the delay in result transmission to EPIC.
True
False

 

 

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