RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 45, Issue 1, Article 2 - The Future of Blood Glucose Monitoring

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 45, Issue 1, Article 2 - The Future of Blood Glucose Monitoring

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

1. When choosing the type or types of monitoring equipment, what should the veterinarian keep in mind when looking after the diabetic patient? *
2. When there is an increase in the patient’s blood glucose, the ISF will be______________, due to a 15-minute lag time. *
3. What happens to the needle that places the filament under the skin when the sensor is applied? *
4. FGM stands for: *
5. Where on the body works well for sensor placement? *
6. When the patient’s glucose is stable, the sensor will read______________ compared to the chemistry analyzer. *
7. The sensor transmits the readings to this/these. *
8. Where are the glucose samples collected from when using an FGM unit or a CGM unit? *
9. The main difference between FGM units and CGM units is: *
10. If the FGM or the CGM glucose levels don’t match the clinical signs of the patient, the client should: *