Accu- Chek® Performa Glucose Meter Quiz
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Name (First/Last)_______________________________Employee Number___________________
Date__________ Position (RN, LPN, etc) _______Facility__________________Unit_________
1. What “blood only” sample types are accepted for use on the Performa meter?
a. Venous
b. Arterial
c. Capillary
d. Neonate
e. All of the above
2. What action would you take if you turn on the Performa meter and see “ - - - “ ?
a. You turn the meter off and check the code chip is inserted correctly.
b. Nothing as long as the results are correctly displayed.
c. Use another Performa meter.
d. Contact the laboratory.
3.
The correct technique for inserting the test strip into the meter includes:
a. inserting the strip with the drop of blood on it into the meter
b. it does not matter which end of the strip goes into the meter
c. insert the strip into the meter FIRST, in the directions of the arrows, with the words
“ACCU-CHEK” upward and then apply the blood
d. insert the strip with the arrows pointing out of the meter
4.
Once the test strip is inserted the blood sample is applied:
a. On top of the test strip in the yellow sample application area
b. On top of the test strip in the gray application area
c. To the front edge of the test strip in the yellow sample application area
d. To the front edge of the strip in the gray sample application area
5.
The meter battery should be replaced when you see “E-9” or the battery icon is flashing.
a. True
b. False
6. How long do the control solutions last once they have been opened?
a. 1 month
b. 3 months
c. 6 months
d. 2 weeks
7. What steps are required before you lance a patient finger?
i. Clean and dry collection site
ii. Insert strip into meter
iii. Identify patient using a minimum of 2 unique identifiers
iv. Have a QC test currently running
Select the combination of correct answers below:
a. i only
b. i and iii
c. i,ii and iii
d. i,iii, and iv
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8. After placing a test strip into meter, always make sure the code number on the display screen
matches the code number on the test strip container.
a. True
b. False
9. Adult CRITICAL Values for blood glucose meter results are:
a. Less than 0.6 mmol/L and greater than 33.3 mmol/L
b. Less than 1.8 mmol/L and greater than 24.9 mmol/L
c. Less than 2.0 mmol/L and greater than 30.0 mmol/L
d. Less than 1.5 mmol/L and greater than 15 mmol/L
10. Before you use a vial of control solution you must always check:
a. the manufacturer’s expiry date, and the date the bottle was first opened.
b. the remaining volume in the vial; it may be almost empty.
c. the colour of the solution, since the quality may be impaired.
d. the temperature of the solution.
11. When conducting a test the result falls outside the normal range according to your policies. What
action do you take?
a. You take no further action.
b. You tell the client that you will come back later and check them.
c. Treat the patient according to your facilities guidelines. If control testing confirms system
is working properly, repeat client test.
d. You may try to re-test using a different Performa meter
12. Which is an acceptable method of cleaning and disinfecting the Performa meter?
a. Rinse under tap water to remove debris. Dry with a paper towel.
b. Use Percept wipe to remove debris. Ensure no moisture enters test strip or chip slots.
Wipe again so surfaces are wet for 5 minutes. Allow to air dry.
c. Wipe with a 50% bleach solution. Allow to air dry. Surfaces should be wet for 5 minutes.
d. No cleaning is needed since you always wear gloves.
13. When do meters need to be cleaned?
a. At least daily
b. After each patient
c. When visibly soiled
d. All of the above
Answers:
1. e
2. a
3. c
4. c
5. a
6. b
7. c
8. a
9. c
10. a
11. c
12. b
13. d
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