BM and Urinalysis

Question 1

BM steps

Answer 1

1. hand hygiene + PPE
2. ID, explain, consent
3. clean hand with alcohol swap
4. put strip in monitor CHECK DATE
5. prime needle (take top off and insert lancet)
6. stick patient and read glucose
7. put strip and gloves in orange bag and needle in sharps

Question 2

what number to use for what patient

Answer 2

lot of calluses- higher
older, frail patient- lower

Question 3

urinalysis

Answer 3

1. hand hygiene and PPE
2. check details on bottle match patient
3. check expiration date of strips
4. inspect urine- colour, clarity, smell, blood
5. insert stick and remove tapping inside bottle and replace cap
6. note the time
7. start reading at 30s