Turn meteroff whenchangingthe batteriesEnsure thereis a visit onthe schedulefor when thenext INR dueNever open acontainer of teststrips or touch atest strip with wethands or wetglovesLancets tobe disposedin stablecontainerwith lid.Never addmore bloodafter the testhas begunDo not takecoagucheckmachine intoisolationpatient homeNever removeor insert thecode chip whilethe meter isperforming atest.Placesample onside oftest stripGathersuppliesprior tostarting testClean meterwith 70%isopropylalcohol wipeStripcontainershould remainclosed whennot in useMake surefingertip isthoroughlydry prior tolancingTurn meteroff whenchangingcode chipsUpdate patientreportedmedicationprofile withwarfarin dosingNever touchany buttonswhile a testis inprogressUse gloveswhenperformingtestNever store themeter in dampor humidconditions(greater than85% humidity).Results 4.0 orgreater shouldhave statprotime andINR viavenipunctureUpdatecare planwith newordersNever wait morethan 15 secondsafter sticking thefingertip beforeapplying theblood.Blood shouldbe collectedon the sideof the fingerNever performa test with adrop of bloodfrom a previousfingerstick.Keepmeterlevel whentestingCleanpatientfinger withalcohol wipeTurn meteroff whenchangingthe batteriesEnsure thereis a visit onthe schedulefor when thenext INR dueNever open acontainer of teststrips or touch atest strip with wethands or wetglovesLancets tobe disposedin stablecontainerwith lid.Never addmore bloodafter the testhas begunDo not takecoagucheckmachine intoisolationpatient homeNever removeor insert thecode chip whilethe meter isperforming atest.Placesample onside oftest stripGathersuppliesprior tostarting testClean meterwith 70%isopropylalcohol wipeStripcontainershould remainclosed whennot in useMake surefingertip isthoroughlydry prior tolancingTurn meteroff whenchangingcode chipsUpdate patientreportedmedicationprofile withwarfarin dosingNever touchany buttonswhile a testis inprogressUse gloveswhenperformingtestNever store themeter in dampor humidconditions(greater than85% humidity).Results 4.0 orgreater shouldhave statprotime andINR viavenipunctureUpdatecare planwith newordersNever wait morethan 15 secondsafter sticking thefingertip beforeapplying theblood.Blood shouldbe collectedon the sideof the fingerNever performa test with adrop of bloodfrom a previousfingerstick.Keepmeterlevel whentestingCleanpatientfinger withalcohol wipe

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