Glucose Flashcards
1
Q
Can BG be delegated?
A
yes/no
2
Q
cleanse with ______ not alcohol ad it may interfere with results
A
antispetic
3
Q
DO NOT
A
squeeze finger - may cause injury/alter results
4
Q
hold finger in ______ position
A
dependent
5
Q
how should test strips be stored
A
in provided vial at room temp
6
Q
Poor storage of strips can lead to
A
falsely low or high readings
7
Q
Random BG <70
A
hypoglycemia
8
Q
Random BG >200
A
hyperglycemia
9
Q
What do you do with 1st drop of blood - why?
A
wipe away - may be contaminated by serum or cleansing product
10
Q
Why do you rotate sites for finger stick
A
to avoid ongoing tenderness
