Glucose Monitoring Quiz: Can You Read It Right?

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2. What is the most common complication of frequent capillary sampling?

Infection and scarring of fingertips

Nerve damage requiring amputation

Permanent loss of sensation

Allergic reaction to lancets

3. True or False: A single high blood glucose reading always indicates poor diabetes control.

True

False

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5. Which statement about blood glucose monitoring is correct?

Results vary significantly based on the patient's mood

Consistent technique reduces variability in readings

Readings are most accurate in the evening

Fasting is unnecessary before capillary testing

6. True or False: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) eliminates the need for fingerstick testing entirely.

True

False

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8. A patient reports symptoms of hypoglycemia (trembling, sweating). First action?

Administer insulin immediately

Check blood glucose and give fast-acting carbs if low

Call the physician

Have patient lie down

9. What should a nurse teach a patient about storing glucose test strips?

Keep in a warm, humid bathroom

Store in a cool, dry place in original container

Refrigerate to extend shelf life

Keep in direct sunlight for preservation

10. True or False: Patients should massage their finger vigorously before capillary sampling to increase blood flow.

True

False

11. What is the normal fasting blood glucose range for adults?

60–99 mg/dL

100–125 mg/dL

126 mg/dL or higher

140–180 mg/dL

12. Which site should be avoided for capillary blood glucose testing?

Fingertip

Forearm

Edematous or infected area

Palm

13. What is the recommended frequency of blood glucose monitoring for a type 1 diabetic?

Once per week

Once daily

Multiple times daily (3–4+)

Only when symptomatic

14. True or False: Expired glucose test strips can still provide accurate readings if stored properly.

True

False

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16. Which patient factor most affects glucometer accuracy?

Age of the patient

Time of day blood is drawn

Hematocrit level

Patient's diet the day before

17. What is the primary reason to check blood glucose before driving?

To prevent hypoglycemia-related accidents

To track weight gain

To reduce medication costs

To improve insulin sensitivity

18. True or False: Alternate-site testing (arm, palm) provides results as accurate as fingertip testing in all situations.

True

False

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20. Which technique is most important before using a glucometer?

Calibrate the device weekly

Wash hands with soap and warm water

Store strips at room temperature

Use blood from the fingertip only

Glucose Monitoring Quiz: Can You Read It Right?

1. The ____ is a blood test that reflects average glucose over 2–3 months.

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What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. What is the most common complication of frequent capillary sampling?

3. True or False: A single high blood glucose reading always indicates poor diabetes control.

4. A patient with type 2 diabetes asks about ____ testing, which shows glucose trends over weeks.

5. Which statement about blood glucose monitoring is correct?

6. True or False: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) eliminates the need for fingerstick testing entirely.

7. The ____ method involves pricking the side of the fingertip rather than the center.

8. A patient reports symptoms of hypoglycemia (trembling, sweating). First action?

9. What should a nurse teach a patient about storing glucose test strips?

10. True or False: Patients should massage their finger vigorously before capillary sampling to increase blood flow.

11. What is the normal fasting blood glucose range for adults?

12. Which site should be avoided for capillary blood glucose testing?

13. What is the recommended frequency of blood glucose monitoring for a type 1 diabetic?

14. True or False: Expired glucose test strips can still provide accurate readings if stored properly.

15. A reading of 250 mg/dL in a diabetic patient suggests ____.

16. Which patient factor most affects glucometer accuracy?

17. What is the primary reason to check blood glucose before driving?

18. True or False: Alternate-site testing (arm, palm) provides results as accurate as fingertip testing in all situations.

19. A patient's blood glucose is 45 mg/dL. This reading indicates ____.

20. Which technique is most important before using a glucometer?