Strips and QC Controls
Once opened the Test strip vial is good for how many days
180 days
Why would you dock the Nova meter
Charge the battery and to find meter
What is used for cleaning the meter
2 bleach wipes
What is the first step if meter not working
Remove battery for 30 seconds then reinsert
Do you have to make a comment in the glucometer if you have a critical value
Yes, you must enter a comment. you can enter up to 3 different comments
Once opened the QC vials are good for
90 days
Why is the meter kept flat or pointing downward
To keep the sample from seeping into the test strip insertion slot destroying the meter and no one else can use it
What is the dwell time for each bleach wipe
4 minutes
If the strip does not fill completely, do you add a second drop
No get a new test strip insufficient sample or sample applied incorrectly
What must you do with a critical value
You must order a stat glucose, notify physician
How often are QCs run on the Glucometer
At least every 24 hours
Which end of the meter has the scanning laser
Top of the meter
Wiping the external surface of the meter thoroughly is which step in the 2-step process
Cleaning step
Do you send the meter through the tube system if not working
No never send through the tube system walk the meter to the lab
How do you know if you have a critical value on the meter
Red double arrows up or down
Why should you keep the test strip bottle closed and listen for a snap
Strips affected by light, heat, humidity
Which end of the meter holds the test strip
Bottom left of the meter
what step is thoroughly wiping the surface of the meter top, bottom, left, right, test strip port, minimum of 3 times vertically avoiding the bar code scanner and electrical connector
Disinfecting step
What does the error message transfer failed mean on the meter
meter was undocked prior to data transfer must redock prior to using meter
If you see HI or Low instead of a number what does that mean
Hi if value is greater than 600 and Low if value is less than 10
Where would you find new test strip vials and QC vials when empty
Lab
Where is the battery for the meter
on the back of the meter
How often is the meter cleaned
After each patient use
How do you keep your meter access current
Complete HS and posttest and perform QC on the meter. Or contact the lab point of care coordinator
What comment should you use in the meter after every patient use
"Cleaned" meter comment after meter has been cleaned and disinfected with 2 bleach wipes with a dwell time of 4 minutes each