#1
What is the primary goal of POCT guidelines for glucometer usage?
To reduce healthcare costs
To improve patient outcomes
To increase the speed of testing
To simplify laboratory procedures
#2
Which type of blood sample is typically used with glucometers?
Serum
Plasma
Whole blood
Capillary blood
#3
What is the role of healthcare professionals in implementing POCT guidelines for glucometer usage?
To disregard guidelines if they conflict with routine practices
To educate patients on glucometer usage
To rely solely on glucometer readings for diagnosis
To administer tests without any preparation
#4
What is the recommended method for cleaning the surface of a glucometer?
Using bleach
Wiping with a damp cloth
Spraying with disinfectant
No cleaning is necessary
#5
What is the recommended frequency for performing quality control checks on a glucometer?
Once a day
Once a week
Once a month
Once a year
#6
Which organization provides guidelines for Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) with glucometers?
American Medical Association
World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
#7
What is the recommended frequency for calibrating a glucometer according to POCT guidelines?
Once a month
Once every six months
Before each use
Once a year
#8
Which of the following factors can affect the accuracy of glucometer readings?
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
All of the above
#9
What is the recommended procedure if a glucometer reading appears unusually high or low?
Ignore the reading and continue testing
Repeat the test with a new strip
Adjust the calibration of the glucometer
Report the issue to the manufacturer
#10
Which of the following actions should be taken before using a glucometer?
Clean the testing site with alcohol
Use a lancet to prick the skin
Wash hands with soap and water
Apply a tourniquet above the testing site
#11
Which of the following statements is true regarding quality control for glucometer usage?
Quality control is not necessary for glucometers
It is recommended to perform quality control regularly
Quality control is only required for hospital settings
Quality control is performed by the glucometer manufacturer
#12
What is the acceptable level of variability between a glucometer's reading and a laboratory measurement according to POCT guidelines?
#13
Which of the following statements is true regarding the expiration of glucometer test strips?
Test strips can be used indefinitely
Test strips expire based on the purchase date
Test strips expire based on the opening date
Test strips do not expire
#14
According to POCT guidelines, what should be done if a glucometer consistently produces inaccurate readings?
Continue using the glucometer
Report the issue to the manufacturer
Disregard the readings
Change the batteries
#15
Which of the following conditions can affect the accuracy of glucometer readings?
Dehydration
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
All of the above