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Blood Glucose Monitoring Flashcards

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  1. A resident's blood glucose reading is 58 mg/dL. What is the priority action?

    Answer: Report the hypoglycemic value to the nurse immediately

    A blood glucose below 70 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia and must be reported to the nurse immediately for treatment.

  2. Which finger site is generally preferred for blood glucose testing in adults?

    Answer: Lateral side of the fingertip

    The lateral (side) aspect of the fingertip is preferred because it has fewer nerve endings, causing less pain while still providing adequate blood flow.

  3. What is the correct action if blood does not flow freely after lancing a finger?

    Answer: Apply gentle pressure near the puncture site

    Gentle pressure near the puncture site encourages blood flow without diluting the sample, which could occur with forceful squeezing.

  4. A resident ate a large meal 30 minutes ago. How does this affect blood glucose testing?

    Answer: Results will reflect a postprandial rise

    Blood glucose rises after eating (postprandial), so a reading taken 30 minutes after a meal reflects that expected elevation.

  5. Which of the following causes a falsely LOW blood glucose reading on a glucometer?

    Answer: Insufficient blood on the test strip

    An insufficient blood sample on the test strip is a common technical cause of falsely low glucose readings.

  6. A resident is shaking, pale, and confused. The blood glucose reads 48 mg/dL. What should the QMA do first?

    Answer: Notify the nurse immediately

    The QMA must notify the nurse immediately; treatment decisions for hypoglycemia are outside the QMA's scope without a nurse directive.

  7. How should a QMA document a blood glucose value of 210 mg/dL obtained before breakfast?

    Answer: Document the value, time, and that it was a fasting/pre-meal reading

    Accurate documentation includes the exact reading, time, and context (pre-meal/fasting) to give the nurse complete clinical information.

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