EPS Bio Technology EasyMax User Manual page 8

5. Demonstration of blood glucose testing.
Demonstrates proper safety lancet technique when collecting blood sample
Understands the different sites that may be used with the meter
Demonstrates appropriate disposal of safety lancet in accordance with institution's policy
Demonstrates the correct way to insert the test strip into meter
Understands symbols that appear on the meter screen and what, if any, corresponding
action
Demonstrates correct placement of blood on test strip
Records results as specified per your institution
Understands the protocool for inaccurate results (re-tests, control solution test,
troubleshoot)
Knows the actions to be taken when results are abnormally high or low
6. Quality Control
Performs a control solution test, and can explain why it should be done
Understands the dates listed on the control solution and how they apply to opened vs
unopened vials
Recognizes what it means when a control solution test result falls in the range listed on
the vial, and when the test result falls out of the range on the vial
7. Troubleshooting Guidelines
Understands the steps to follow when troubleshooting
Knows the warranty of meter
Knows how to handle defective meter, strips, etc. (next steps, manufacture customer
service\service phone number)
8. Proper Care
Understands how to maintain the meter
Locates proper storage
Demonstrates proper cleaning
Demonstrates proper battery installation
9. Documentation
Understands what information must be documented by law and what is required by your
institution.
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EasyMax N Quiz
This quiz is multiple choice, fill in the blank, and true/false.
1. The EasyMax N system does not require calibration.
True False
2. EasyMax N control solution, once opened and assuming the expiration on the vial has not
expired first, has an expiration date of:
A. 60 days
B. 6 months
C. 3 months
D. 45 days
3. You should perform a control solution test when:
A. You think the meter or test strips may be working incorrectly.
B. You drop the meter.
C. You have repeated a test and the test results are still lower or higher than expected.
D. All of the Above
4. When performing a blood glucose test, where should you apply the blood?
A. On top of the test strip
B. On the side of the test strip
C. The tip of the test strip
D. The middle of the test strip
5. When conducting a quality control test, which of the following steps will be taken?
A. Turn the meter off and on again.
B. Push the setting button twice.
C. Change the battery
D. Perform a control solution test
6. If you are performing a blood glucose test, and you get this error, what should you do first?
A. Re-test
B. Replace the battery
C. Turn the meter off and on again
D. Replace with a new strip
7. The memory will store ______ results.
A. 300
B. 250
C. 480
D.1000
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