Turn meteroff whenchangingcode chipsMake surefingertip isthoroughlydry prior tolancingStripcontainershould remainclosed whennot in useNever open acontainer of teststrips or touch atest strip with wethands or wetglovesEnsure thereis a visit onthe schedulefor when thenext INR dueDo not takecoagucheckmachine intoisolationpatient homeTurn meteroff whenchangingthe batteriesBlood shouldbe collectedon the sideof the fingerNever store themeter in dampor humidconditions(greater than85% humidity).Never removeor insert thecode chip whilethe meter isperforming atest.Update patientreportedmedicationprofile withwarfarin dosingUpdatecare planwith newordersNever touchany buttonswhile a testis inprogressKeepmeterlevel whentestingResults 4.0 orgreater shouldhave statprotime andINR viavenipunctureNever performa test with adrop of bloodfrom a previousfingerstick.Lancets tobe disposedin stablecontainerwith lid.Clean meterwith 70%isopropylalcohol wipeGathersuppliesprior tostarting testPlacesample onside oftest stripNever addmore bloodafter the testhas begunNever wait morethan 15 secondsafter sticking thefingertip beforeapplying theblood.Cleanpatientfinger withalcohol wipeUse gloveswhenperformingtestTurn meteroff whenchangingcode chipsMake surefingertip isthoroughlydry prior tolancingStripcontainershould remainclosed whennot in useNever open acontainer of teststrips or touch atest strip with wethands or wetglovesEnsure thereis a visit onthe schedulefor when thenext INR dueDo not takecoagucheckmachine intoisolationpatient homeTurn meteroff whenchangingthe batteriesBlood shouldbe collectedon the sideof the fingerNever store themeter in dampor humidconditions(greater than85% humidity).Never removeor insert thecode chip whilethe meter isperforming atest.Update patientreportedmedicationprofile withwarfarin dosingUpdatecare planwith newordersNever touchany buttonswhile a testis inprogressKeepmeterlevel whentestingResults 4.0 orgreater shouldhave statprotime andINR viavenipunctureNever performa test with adrop of bloodfrom a previousfingerstick.Lancets tobe disposedin stablecontainerwith lid.Clean meterwith 70%isopropylalcohol wipeGathersuppliesprior tostarting testPlacesample onside oftest stripNever addmore bloodafter the testhas begunNever wait morethan 15 secondsafter sticking thefingertip beforeapplying theblood.Cleanpatientfinger withalcohol wipeUse gloveswhenperformingtest

INR BINGO - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Turn meter off when changing code chips
  2. Make sure fingertip is thoroughly dry prior to lancing
  3. Strip container should remain closed when not in use
  4. Never open a container of test strips or touch a test strip with wet hands or wet gloves
  5. Ensure there is a visit on the schedule for when the next INR due
  6. Do not take coagucheck machine into isolation patient home
  7. Turn meter off when changing the batteries
  8. Blood should be collected on the side of the finger
  9. Never store the meter in damp or humid conditions (greater than 85% humidity).
  10. Never remove or insert the code chip while the meter is performing a test.
  11. Update patient reported medication profile with warfarin dosing
  12. Update care plan with new orders
  13. Never touch any buttons while a test is in progress
  14. Keep meter level when testing
  15. Results 4.0 or greater should have stat protime and INR via venipuncture
  16. Never perform a test with a drop of blood from a previous fingerstick.
  17. Lancets to be disposed in stable container with lid.
  18. Clean meter with 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe
  19. Gather supplies prior to starting test
  20. Place sample on side of test strip
  21. Never add more blood after the test has begun
  22. Never wait more than 15 seconds after sticking the fingertip before applying the blood.
  23. Clean patient finger with alcohol wipe
  24. Use gloves when performing test