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What is the importance of hand hygiene before checking blood glucose levels?
What is the importance of hand hygiene before checking blood glucose levels?
- To remove any contaminants that could affect the reading (correct)
- To avoid damaging the test strips
- To prevent the spread of infections
- To ensure that the patient's hands are clean
Why is it important to store test strips properly?
Why is it important to store test strips properly?
- To keep them safe
- To prevent contamination
- To avoid damaging the strips
- To maintain their integrity (correct)
What is the correct technique for blood application when checking blood glucose levels?
What is the correct technique for blood application when checking blood glucose levels?
- Apply the first drop of blood to the test strip
- Apply a tissue to the finger before applying blood
- Apply the second drop of blood to the test strip (correct)
- Wipe away the first drop of blood
Patients should discard expired test strips promptly.
Patients should discard expired test strips promptly.
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Patients should wipe away the first drop of blood when testing their blood glucose.
Patients should wipe away the first drop of blood when testing their blood glucose.
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Quality control checks are not necessary for accurate blood glucose readings.
Quality control checks are not necessary for accurate blood glucose readings.
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