| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Glucose | a type of sugar in blood that results from eating carbs and a certain amount is always present for energy |
| A morning fasting blood glucose | generally 70 to 99 |
| Glucometer | is an instrument that measures the amount of glucose in capillary blood |
| When do nurses measure glucose levels for clients? | for clients who are hospitalized or being cared for in a long-term care institutions and in-home care |
| What should you do before checking a patient's glucose level if the patient is in their room? | Place a barrier on the table (paper towel) before placing the equipment down |
| Because there are several types of glucometers available you should. . . | follow the manufacturer's instructions for accurate use. |
| When is the blood glucose measured? | about 30 mintues before eating and before bedtime |
| Measuring blood glucose involves a risk for contact with blood, what should you do? | always wear gloves when performing the test. |
| Where do you apply the lacet to obtain your blood sample? | to the side of the fingers |
| What should you do with the first drop of blood? | wipe it and obtain the next drop for testing |
| What is the normal range of a blood glucose test | 80 to 120 and this may vary |
| How do you document glucose test results? | Date and time, preassessment data, how the patient is acting, what the patient ate. record in diabetice flow sheet, different for each facility, and any treatment based on abnormal test |
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