ACCU-CHEK INFORM II GLUCOMETER

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ACCU-CHEK INFORM II GLUCOMETER

COMPETENCY TEST, VA WITH

COMPLETE SOLUTION

Question : Quality control testing must be performed:

• Each 24 hours of meter use
• Each time a new bottle of test strips is opened
• When the meter has been dropped or the battery

replaced

• When test results contradict clinical symptoms
• All of the above

Correct answer: All of the above

Question : Critical values require immediate attention.

What is the range for critical values on the glucometer?

• <65 or >100 mg/dL
• <50 or >500 mg/dL
• 0 or >1000 mg/dL

Correct answer: <50 or >500 mg/dL

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Question : Operator IDs allow only properly trained

operators to use the glucometer. Is it ever acceptable for operators to share their ID or allow others to do testing under their account?

• Yes
• Absolutely not

Correct answer: Absolutely not

Question : When does the meter need to be cleaned?

• Once every 24 hours of meter use
• Each shift
• Before and after each patient or after running the quality

control.

Correct answer: Before and after each patient or after

running the quality control.

Question : Quality control bottles need to be dated with

the expiration date. How long are the quality controls stable after bottles are opened?

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• 3 months or the date on the bottle. Whichever comes

first.

• 6 months or the date on the bottle. Whichever comes

first.

• 1 year

Correct answer: 3 months or the date on the bottle.

Whichever comes first.

Question : What should you use to clean the glucometer?

• Clorox or Super Sani Germicidal Wipes
• CaviWipes

Correct answer: Clorox or Super Sani Germicidal Wipes

Question : During situations of decreased peripheral

blood flow (such as severe dehydration, shock or

peripheral vascular disease.):

• It is still acceptable to use the glucometer to obtain a

glucose result

• A venous blood sample should be drawn and brought to

the Laboratory for testing.

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Correct answer: A venous blood sample should be drawn

and brought to the Laboratory for testing.

Question : Prior to any patient testing, the operator needs

to verify the patient's full name and full social security number.

• True
• False

Correct answer: True

Question : A comment of "Provider notified" or "Rx as

needed" is required with EVERY critical result.

• True
• False

Correct answer: True

Question : Can the meter be used on critically ill patients?

Critically ill patients are patients that are on mechanical ventilation with a mean arterial pressure <60 mmHg despite the use of pressors.