Clinical skills Week 5

Reviewing her current medications

Inspecting the selected finger for bruising

Following standard precautions

Keeping the finger in a dependent position during the puncture (correct)

Patient with non–insulin-dependent diabetes for whom steroid therapy has been ordered

Patient with type 2 diabetes who required insulin coverage at the last testing

Patient with type 1 diabetes who has had nausea and vomiting for 24 hours

Patient with type 2 diabetes who has had a closed reduction of a fracture of the right wrist (correct)

The reagent strip code matches the code on the vial.

An unused lancet is not available. (correct)

The glucose meter beeps.

A drop of blood forms on the patient’s skin after it is punctured.

<p>Observe the patient’s testing technique for accuracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assess the patient’s skin for possible puncture sites.</p> Signup and view all the answers