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Where should prefilled insulin syringes be stored?
Where should prefilled insulin syringes be stored?
- In the refrigerator and warmed to room temperature before administration (correct)
- On the kitchen counter for easy access
- In the freezer for long-term storage
- In a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight
Why is it important to inject air into the bottle of insulin before withdrawing the proper amount?
Why is it important to inject air into the bottle of insulin before withdrawing the proper amount?
- To ensure accurate measurement of the insulin dose
- To prevent the formation of a vacuum inside the bottle (correct)
- To remove any impurities from the insulin
- To increase the pressure inside the bottle for better insulin preservation
What is the rationale for systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area?
What is the rationale for systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area?
- To reduce the need for insulin injections
- To minimize the risk of allergic reactions
- To prevent localized changes in fatty tissue (correct)
- To increase insulin absorption rate
Where is insulin absorbed the fastest?
Where is insulin absorbed the fastest?
How often should a patient use the exact same injection site?
How often should a patient use the exact same injection site?
Why should insulin not be injected into a limb that will be exercised?
Why should insulin not be injected into a limb that will be exercised?
What should the patient do to promote consistency in insulin absorption?
What should the patient do to promote consistency in insulin absorption?
What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?
What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?
When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?
When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?
What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?
What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?
What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?
What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?
For patients who have difficulty mixing insulins, what are the available options?
For patients who have difficulty mixing insulins, what are the available options?
What is the most common insulin concentration used in the United States?
What is the most common insulin concentration used in the United States?
What should be done to avoid clogging of the needle when storing prefilled syringes?
What should be done to avoid clogging of the needle when storing prefilled syringes?
What is the purpose of injecting air into the bottle of insulin before withdrawing the proper amount?
What is the purpose of injecting air into the bottle of insulin before withdrawing the proper amount?
Where is insulin absorbed the fastest in the body?
Where is insulin absorbed the fastest in the body?
What should be done to promote consistency in insulin absorption?
What should be done to promote consistency in insulin absorption?
How should insulin vials not in use be stored?
How should insulin vials not in use be stored?
What is the appropriate initial dosage of premixed insulin based on?
What is the appropriate initial dosage of premixed insulin based on?
What should be done before administering prefilled insulin syringes?
What should be done before administering prefilled insulin syringes?
What should be done to avoid localized changes in fatty tissue due to insulin injections?
What should be done to avoid localized changes in fatty tissue due to insulin injections?
What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?
What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?
How often should a patient use the exact same site for insulin injection?
How often should a patient use the exact same site for insulin injection?
What should be done if a vial of insulin will be used up within 1 month?
What should be done if a vial of insulin will be used up within 1 month?
When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?
When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?
What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?
What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?
What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?
What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?
Why is it important that patients prepare their insulin injections consistently from day to day?
Why is it important that patients prepare their insulin injections consistently from day to day?
What is the rationale for systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area?
What is the rationale for systematic rotation of injection sites within an anatomic area?
What should patients not do when injecting different types of insulin?
What should patients not do when injecting different types of insulin?
What may happen if patients inject one type of insulin into the bottle containing a different type of insulin?
What may happen if patients inject one type of insulin into the bottle containing a different type of insulin?
What are the options available for patients who have difficulty mixing insulins?
What are the options available for patients who have difficulty mixing insulins?
Where is insulin absorbed the fastest?
Where is insulin absorbed the fastest?
What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?
What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?
How often should a patient use the exact same injection site?
How often should a patient use the exact same injection site?
What is the ratio of NPL (neutral protamine lispro) to insulin lispro in some premixed insulins?
What is the ratio of NPL (neutral protamine lispro) to insulin lispro in some premixed insulins?
When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?
When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, what does the ADA recommend to be drawn up first into the syringe?
What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?
What is the most common ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin in premixed insulins?
What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?
What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?
What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?
What is the purpose of warming prefilled insulin syringes to room temperature before administration?
When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, which insulin should be drawn up first into the syringe, according to ADA recommendations?
When mixing rapid- or short-acting insulins with longer-acting insulins, which insulin should be drawn up first into the syringe, according to ADA recommendations?
What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?
What happens if cloudy insulin is injected into a vial of clear insulin?
What ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin is most common in premixed insulins?
What ratio of NPH insulin to regular insulin is most common in premixed insulins?
What options are available for patients who have difficulty mixing insulins?
What options are available for patients who have difficulty mixing insulins?
