Question

drag the steps to begin a fingerstick blood glucose test into the correct order. 1 use a sterile safety lancet to perform a capillary puncture 2 gather necessary supplies: sterile safety lancet, glucometer, testing strips and control, alcohol prep pad, cotton balls, gauze pads and an adhesive bandage 3 insert test strip into glucometer, causing the glucometer to automatically turn on 4 explain the procedure to the patient 5 wash your hands and put on gloves 6 use a gauze pad to wipe away the first drop of blood 7 cleanse the puncture site with an alcohol pad and then allow area to dry completely

Explanation:

To perform a fingerstick blood glucose test, the correct order of steps is based on standard medical procedure:

1. First, explain the procedure to the patient (Step 4) to ensure they understand.
2. Then, wash hands and put on gloves (Step 5) for hygiene.
3. Gather necessary supplies (Step 2) to have all items ready.
4. Insert the test strip into the glucometer (Step 3) to prepare the device.
5. Cleanse the puncture site (Step 7) and let it dry.
6. Perform the capillary puncture (Step 1) with a sterile lancet.
7. Wipe away the first drop of blood (Step 6) as it may be contaminated.

Answer:

1. 4. Explain the procedure to the patient
2. 5. Wash your hands and put on gloves
3. 2. Gather necessary supplies: sterile safety lancet, glucometer, testing strips and control, alcohol prep pad, cotton balls, gauze pads and an adhesive bandage
4. 3. Insert test strip into glucometer, causing the glucometer to automatically turn on
5. 7. Cleanse the puncture site with an alcohol pad and then allow area to dry completely
6. 1. Use a sterile safety lancet to perform a capillary puncture
7. 6. Use a gauze pad to wipe away the first drop of blood