Capillary Blood Sample: Procedure & Safety

A nurse is teaching assistive personnel (AP) how to perform capillary blood glucose testing. Which instruction is most important to emphasize regarding infection control?

A client's capillary blood glucose reading is critically low. After confirming the result, which action should the nurse prioritize?

The nurse is performing a capillary blood glucose test on a client with significant peripheral edema in both hands. What is the most appropriate alternate site for obtaining the sample?

When performing a capillary blood glucose test on an infant, which anatomical site is most appropriate to prevent potential injury?

A nurse is having difficulty obtaining an adequate drop of blood after performing a finger stick. Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate to improve blood flow?

A nurse is reviewing a client's medication list and notes the client is taking a high dose of aspirin daily. How might this affect the capillary blood glucose testing procedure or results?

A nurse is performing a capillary blood glucose test on a client who reports a latex allergy. Which of the following modifications is most important?

The nurse is teaching a client how to perform capillary blood glucose testing at home. What should the nurse emphasize regarding the disposal of used lancets?

A client's capillary blood glucose reading is significantly higher than their usual range. After verifying the result, what is the most appropriate initial nursing action?

A nurse is preparing to perform a capillary blood glucose test on a client receiving anticoagulant therapy. What modification to the procedure is most important?

The nurse delegates the task of capillary blood glucose testing to an assistive personnel (AP). Which instruction is most important to provide to the AP?

A nurse obtains a capillary blood glucose reading that does not correlate with the client's current clinical presentation. What is the most appropriate next step?

The nurse is performing capillary blood glucose testing on a client with a history of poor peripheral circulation. What should the nurse consider when selecting a puncture site?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who will be performing capillary blood glucose testing at home. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is preparing to use a new glucose meter. What is the most important step to ensure accurate results?

A nurse notes that the client's hands are cold and clammy. How should the nurse modify the procedure for capillary blood glucose testing?

Which statement accurately describes the rationale for confirming a client's allergy status prior to performing a capillary blood glucose test?

The results of a client's capillary blood glucose test are flagged as critically high by the glucose meter. What is the nurse's next best action?

What is the primary rationale for raising the bed to a comfortable height before performing a capillary blood glucose test?

A client questions the necessity of performing a capillary blood glucose test, stating they feel fine. What is the most appropriate response from the nurse?

A nurse notes that the date is expired on the package of test strips. The nurse should anticipate what consequence if the expired strips are used?

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the proper technique for applying a drop of blood to a glucose test strip?

A nurse is reviewing documentation guidelines for capillary blood glucose testing. Which of the following elements is most important to include in the client's medical record?

A nurse is preparing to perform capillary blood glucose testing on a client who has a history of bleeding disorders. What is the most important action?

A nurse is teaching a client about factors that can affect capillary blood glucose results. Which factor should the nurse emphasize as potentially causing a falsely elevated reading?

A nurse is performing point-of-care testing in a rural setting with limited resources. The facility does not have sharps containers. What immediate alternative should the nurse implement for safe lancet disposal?

During a home visit, a client expresses anxiety about performing capillary blood glucose testing due to pain. What strategy should the nurse suggest to minimize discomfort?

A nurse is reviewing the steps for capillary blood glucose testing with a newly diagnosed diabetic client. Which of the following actions, if performed by the client, indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is performing a capillary blood glucose test on a client in isolation for Clostridium difficile. Which of the following modifications to the procedure is most important?

A nurse is teaching a client how to interpret capillary blood glucose results. The client asks what to do if the reading is consistently higher than the target range. What is the most appropriate initial action?

A client reports consistently elevated blood glucose levels in the morning, despite adhering to their prescribed diet and medication regimen. Which of the following should the nurse suspect as a potential cause?

A nurse performing capillary blood glucose testing on a client in a long-term care facility notices that the client report they feel fine during a routine check. The client asks why the test needs to be performed. What is the nurse's best response?