QMA Insulin Blood Glucose Monitoring 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Report the hypoglycemic value to the nurse immediately

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Lateral side of the fingertip

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Apply gentle pressure near the puncture site

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Results will reflect a postprandial rise

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Insufficient blood on the test strip

Answer

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

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QMA Insulin Blood Glucose Monitoring 2