Turn meteroff whenchangingthe batteriesNever addmore bloodafter the testhas begunTurn meteroff whenchangingcode chipsUpdatecare planwith newordersNever store themeter in dampor humidconditions(greater than85% humidity).Never performa test with adrop of bloodfrom a previousfingerstick.Stripcontainershould remainclosed whennot in useEnsure thereis a visit onthe schedulefor when thenext INR dueNever removeor insert thecode chip whilethe meter isperforming atest.Gathersuppliesprior tostarting testNever open acontainer of teststrips or touch atest strip with wethands or wetglovesNever touchany buttonswhile a testis inprogressDo not takecoagucheckmachine intoisolationpatient homeNever wait morethan 15 secondsafter sticking thefingertip beforeapplying theblood.Cleanpatientfinger withalcohol wipeBlood shouldbe collectedon the sideof the fingerMake surefingertip isthoroughlydry prior tolancingResults 4.0 orgreater shouldhave statprotime andINR viavenipunctureClean meterwith 70%isopropylalcohol wipeUse gloveswhenperformingtestLancets tobe disposedin stablecontainerwith lid.Update patientreportedmedicationprofile withwarfarin dosingPlacesample onside oftest stripKeepmeterlevel whentestingTurn meteroff whenchangingthe batteriesNever addmore bloodafter the testhas begunTurn meteroff whenchangingcode chipsUpdatecare planwith newordersNever store themeter in dampor humidconditions(greater than85% humidity).Never performa test with adrop of bloodfrom a previousfingerstick.Stripcontainershould remainclosed whennot in useEnsure thereis a visit onthe schedulefor when thenext INR dueNever removeor insert thecode chip whilethe meter isperforming atest.Gathersuppliesprior tostarting testNever open acontainer of teststrips or touch atest strip with wethands or wetglovesNever touchany buttonswhile a testis inprogressDo not takecoagucheckmachine intoisolationpatient homeNever wait morethan 15 secondsafter sticking thefingertip beforeapplying theblood.Cleanpatientfinger withalcohol wipeBlood shouldbe collectedon the sideof the fingerMake surefingertip isthoroughlydry prior tolancingResults 4.0 orgreater shouldhave statprotime andINR viavenipunctureClean meterwith 70%isopropylalcohol wipeUse gloveswhenperformingtestLancets tobe disposedin stablecontainerwith lid.Update patientreportedmedicationprofile withwarfarin dosingPlacesample onside oftest stripKeepmeterlevel whentesting

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