To Decrease the Possibility of a Faulty Glucometer Reading, You

question 49

Multiple Choice

To decrease the possibility of a faulty glucometer reading, you would:

• A) use the first drop of blood obtained.
• B) use venous blood only for testing.
• C) avoid the use of alcohol as an antiseptic.
• D) make sure test strips are in date.

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Definitions:

Electron Vacancies

Electron vacancies refer to the absence of an electron in an atom's outer shell, creating a condition that can lead to the atom forming chemical bonds with other atoms to fill this gap.

Carbon Atom

The chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, serving as a key building block for organic molecules in living organisms.

Polypeptide Chains

Long chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, which fold into specific three-dimensional structures to form proteins.

Beta-Globin

A component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, responsible for one part of its two-part structure.