TB 102 - Precision Xtra Glucometer Flashcards
Glucometers are found on what apparatus?
All ALS apparatus (ALS RA, engines, LF, rescue helicopter 114)
The luminous case may be activated to glow in the dark when exposed to light for at least how many minutes?
15 minutes
Lighted features will automatically turn off after approximately how many seconds?
40 seconds
The precision xtra should be used to determine what level on any patient who has an altered level of consciousness or any patient that has a new onset of neurological findings (acute stroke)?
Glucose level
The how many digit number on the calibrator must be identical to the test strip lot number?
5 digit
What 2 things are printed on the back of each test strip packet?
Lot number and expiration date
What on the test strip is designed to allow testing of small amounts of blood?
Biosensor
What color target area on the test strip is where the drop of blood is placed for testing?
White
When is it recommended that you replace the batteries?
Power level is LOW
At what glucose level (mg/dL) will the glucometer read HI?
Greater than 500 mg/dL
At what glucose level (mg/dL) will the glucometer read LO?
Lower than 20 mg/dL
If you receive a “TEST ERROR 1” message, the monitor has determined that you are testing at a temperature outside of the monitors range, wait how many minutes for the monitor to adjust to the new temperature before repeating the test?
10 to 12 minutes
In the event that the monitor displays “ERROR 105”, remove the batteries and leave them out for how many seconds before reinstalling to allow the monitor to reset to function normally?
5 seconds
Contact who if “ERROR 105” occurs again for assistance?
EMS battalion captain
After applying blood on the test strip, the monitor will automatically turn off after how many seconds the result has displayed?
20 seconds
