PT/INR Competency Test
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Prior the the test, the nurse must verify the physician's order.
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The test strips must be at room temperature before use.
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True
False
The patient's doctor told them why the procedure was being done, so no patient teaching is necessary for this now common monitoring procedure.
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True
False
Instruct the patient to wash their hands with soap and warm water before doing finger work.
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True
False
Hold the meter in your hands while applying the sample to protect the meter from falling off the table.
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True
False
The under pad of the left index finger is the only viable site for the PT?INR finger stick.
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True
False
Errors in PT/INR readings may result if the test is not done immediatly following the finger stick, if the first drop of blood is not used, or if more blood is added to the target area if the test strip.
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False
Make sure the code number of the test strip container and the area code number on the code chip match.
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True
False
Test strips can be stored in the refridgerator indefinitely.
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True
False
The lancet should be disposed of in a sharps container and the test strip should be disposed of in the trash.
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True
False
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