Training Bulletin 102 PRECISION Xtra™ (GLUCOMETER)

Question 1

The Precision Xtra™ Glucometer provides for rapid and accurate measurements of a patient’s blood glucose level, which is measured in

Answer 1

milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl)

Question 2

The Precision Xtra™ Glucometer display window shows

Answer 2

blood glucose and blood ketone results
previous test results and error messages
blood glucose averages

Question 3

each time you turn your meter on, a full display shows this is called?

Answer 3

Display check

Question 4

The Precision Xtra™ Glucometer utilizes a compact meter in conjunction with ____ _____ to produce a blood glucose measurement within a few seconds using just a single drop of blood.

Answer 4

test strips and lancets

Question 5

what is inserted in the strip port

Answer 5

blood glucose strip
blood ketone strip
data cable (not included) for uploading results to a computer

Question 6

the mode button is used to turn meter on and off and access what three things

Answer 6

access meter setup options
access and save meter settings
access previous results and averages