Glucose Testing Using a NOVA StatStrip Meter –
Questions & Complete Solutions
External QC Right Ans - Every 24 hours check performance statstrip
meter/whenever problems such has storage, operator, and instrument.
Concerns of accuracy. 2 levels
Open StatStrip/Kit Expires Right Ans - 180 days same as 6months after
opening or until manufacturer exp date, whichever comes first.
Open QC Glucose Control SOLUTIONS Expires Right Ans - 90 days same as
3 months after opening or until manufacturer exp date, whichever comes first.
Specimen collection Right Ans - Capillary blood
Cleaning Meter Right Ans - Wipe external surface between each pt
w/locally germicidal wipe such as PDI Sani-cloth AF. 70% Isopropyl alcohol
may be use.
Disinfecting Meter Right Ans - Top, bottom, left, & right. A min 3x
horizontally & 3x vertically avoiding bar code scanner, electrical connector.
When using PDI Sani-cloth AF to disinfect, how many min the meter surface
stay wet for? Right Ans - 3 mins than allow to air dry
Which wipes do you use to disinfect C. Difficult isolation pt? Right Ans -
Clorox wipes
When to comment Right Ans - A comment must be entered for failed QC
result and then repeat QC test. And critical results.
When using clorox wipes to disinfect, how many min the meter surface stay
wet for? Right Ans - 5 mins than allow to air dry
What's the next step after QC has passed? Right Ans - Proceed with pt
testing.
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