Never store themeter in dampor humidconditions(greater than85% humidity).Never open acontainer of teststrips or touch atest strip with wethands or wetglovesNever addmore bloodafter the testhas begunKeepmeterlevel whentestingBlood shouldbe collectedon the sideof the fingerDo not takecoagucheckmachine intoisolationpatient homeResults 4.0 orgreater shouldhave statprotime andINR viavenipunctureLancets tobe disposedin stablecontainerwith lid.Never performa test with adrop of bloodfrom a previousfingerstick.Turn meteroff whenchangingcode chipsNever wait morethan 15 secondsafter sticking thefingertip beforeapplying theblood.Placesample onside oftest stripUpdatecare planwith newordersCleanpatientfinger withalcohol wipeNever removeor insert thecode chip whilethe meter isperforming atest.Never touchany buttonswhile a testis inprogressTurn meteroff whenchangingthe batteriesStripcontainershould remainclosed whennot in useEnsure thereis a visit onthe schedulefor when thenext INR dueGathersuppliesprior tostarting testUpdate patientreportedmedicationprofile withwarfarin dosingClean meterwith 70%isopropylalcohol wipeMake surefingertip isthoroughlydry prior tolancingUse gloveswhenperformingtestNever store themeter in dampor humidconditions(greater than85% humidity).Never open acontainer of teststrips or touch atest strip with wethands or wetglovesNever addmore bloodafter the testhas begunKeepmeterlevel whentestingBlood shouldbe collectedon the sideof the fingerDo not takecoagucheckmachine intoisolationpatient homeResults 4.0 orgreater shouldhave statprotime andINR viavenipunctureLancets tobe disposedin stablecontainerwith lid.Never performa test with adrop of bloodfrom a previousfingerstick.Turn meteroff whenchangingcode chipsNever wait morethan 15 secondsafter sticking thefingertip beforeapplying theblood.Placesample onside oftest stripUpdatecare planwith newordersCleanpatientfinger withalcohol wipeNever removeor insert thecode chip whilethe meter isperforming atest.Never touchany buttonswhile a testis inprogressTurn meteroff whenchangingthe batteriesStripcontainershould remainclosed whennot in useEnsure thereis a visit onthe schedulefor when thenext INR dueGathersuppliesprior tostarting testUpdate patientreportedmedicationprofile withwarfarin dosingClean meterwith 70%isopropylalcohol wipeMake surefingertip isthoroughlydry prior tolancingUse 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. Never store the meter in damp or humid conditions (greater than 85% humidity).
  2. Never open a container of test strips or touch a test strip with wet hands or wet gloves
  3. Never add more blood after the test has begun
  4. Keep meter level when testing
  5. Blood should be collected on the side of the finger
  6. Do not take coagucheck machine into isolation patient home
  7. Results 4.0 or greater should have stat protime and INR via venipuncture
  8. Lancets to be disposed in stable container with lid.
  9. Never perform a test with a drop of blood from a previous fingerstick.
  10. Turn meter off when changing code chips
  11. Never wait more than 15 seconds after sticking the fingertip before applying the blood.
  12. Place sample on side of test strip
  13. Update care plan with new orders
  14. Clean patient finger with alcohol wipe
  15. Never remove or insert the code chip while the meter is performing a test.
  16. Never touch any buttons while a test is in progress
  17. Turn meter off when changing the batteries
  18. Strip container should remain closed when not in use
  19. Ensure there is a visit on the schedule for when the next INR due
  20. Gather supplies prior to starting test
  21. Update patient reported medication profile with warfarin dosing
  22. Clean meter with 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe
  23. Make sure fingertip is thoroughly dry prior to lancing
  24. Use gloves when performing test