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Coaguchek INR Meter
1
The code chip contains information about the ...
Lot Number
Test Method
Expiration Date
All of the above
Answer required
Explanation
The code chip contains information the meter needs to perform the coagulation test. The chip contains information about the lot number, test method and expiration date. the code chip must match the code on the test strip container.
2
Apply the blood sample to the target area of the test strip within ______ of sticking the fingertip.
15 Seconds
1 minute
30 seconds
5 minutes
Answer required
Explanation
The blood sample must be added to the test strip within 15 seconds of sticking the fingertip. The test strip must be inserted into the instrument before adding the sample.
3
Which end of the test strip is inserted into the Coaguchek XS Plus Meter?
A
B
Either
Answer required
Explanation
The end with the arrows (A in the image) is inserted into the instrument. Hold the test strip at the end labeled B in the image.
4
How are the test strips stored?
Refrigerated 2-8 C
Room Temperature 2-30C
Frozen
With the lid off
Answer required
Explanation
The test strips are stored at room temperature 2-30C.
5
If you obtain an INR Result 5.0 or greater, what should you do?
Nothing
Repeat using a new finger stick
Call the ambulance
Answer required
Explanation
Any INR result 5.0 or greater must be repeated using anew finger stick.
6
If you get a result of <0.8 or >8.0 on the INR meter what do you do?
Nothing
Report to Pharmacist a reading of 0.8 or 8.0
Repeat the test using a new finger stick and report to the Pharmacist the (<) or (>) message. Follow instructions from the Pharmacists.
Get a new meter
Answer required
Explanation
It is important to always relay the < or > sign to the Pharmacists. Treatment is different for an INR of 8 and >8.0.
7
When should you perform the finger stick on the patient?
As soon as the patient enters the room
When you put the strip in the meter
After the 180 sec countdown begins on the meter
Answer required
Explanation
You should wait until the meter countdown begins before performing the finger stick. this will allow you to dose the meter within 15 seconds of performing the finger stick,.
8
Controls are to be run on the 1st of every month or the next working day afer.
True
False
Answer required
Explanation
The controls lock-out on the 1st of every month. Controls cannot be run prior to the 1st of the month as lock-out will still occur on the 1st.
9
The Coaguchek XS Plus meter should be cleaned with hospital approved wipes after each use
True
False
Answer required
Explanation
The Coaguchek XS Plus meters are considered a RME (reusable medical equipment) and must be cleaned after each use with hospital approved wipes.
10
The Coaguchek XS Plus Meter measures blood clotting time for patients that are taking anticoagulation medications such as Coumadin and Warfarin
True
False
Answer required
Explanation
NOTE: The Coaguchek XS Plus Meter may NOT be used for patients being treated with any direct thrombin inhibitor.
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