On-Body Injector Use
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How long should the on-body injector be allowed to come to room temperature before use?

  • 10 minutes
  • 15 minutes
  • 20 minutes
  • 30 minutes (correct)

How long should the on-body injector come to room temperature before use?

  • 15 minutes
  • 20 minutes
  • 25 minutes
  • 30 minutes (correct)

What should be used to clean the skin before attaching the on-body injector?

  • Water
  • Soap
  • Alcohol (correct)
  • Antiseptic

How should the patient clean the skin before attaching the on-body injector?

<p>Alcohol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should the patient keep the on-body injector dry after it has been placed on their skin?

<p>3 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should the patient keep the on-body injector dry after it is placed on their skin?

<p>3 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does dose delivery take once it begins?

<p>45 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long will dose delivery take?

<p>45 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the patient do if the red error light is flashing or the adhesive is saturated?

<p>Contact their healthcare provider immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the patient do if the red error light is flashing?

<p>Contact their healthcare provider immediately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • The on-body injector should come to room temperature for 30 minutes before use.
  • Do not warm the kit components using a heat source.
  • Inject the on-body injector on a clean, well-lit surface.
  • Do not apply the injector on surgical sites, areas with scar tissue, moles, or excessive hair.
  • Only use alcohol to clean the skin.
  • Allow the skin to completely dry before attaching the on-body injector.
  • Inject the on-body injector only once.
  • Do not remove the on-body injector during cannula insertion.
  • Check the quality of adhesion before sending the patient home.
  • The on-body injector will flash a slow green light to let the patient know it is working properly.
  • The patient should keep the on-body injector dry for at least 3 hours after it was placed on their skin.
  • After approximately 27 hours, the dose delivery will begin. Dose delivery will take about 45 minutes, during which time the on-body injector will flash a fast green light.
  • When dose delivery is complete, the on-body injector will sound a long beep, and the status light will turn SOLID GREEN.
  • Do not remove the on-body injector until the status light is SOLID GREEN.
  • If the red error light is flashing, or the adhesive is noticeably wet (saturated), or the on-body injector is dislodged, the patient should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
  • In all cases, do not use, start over with a new kit.

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What is an on-body injector? An on-body injector is a device used to inject medications directly into the skin. It comes in the form of a pen-like device that is inserted into the patient's skin via a cannula. After the device is inserted, the patient is instructed to keep it dry for at least 3 hours. Afterwards, the dose delivery will begin. Dose delivery will take about 45 minutes, during which time the on-body injector will flash a fast green light. When dose delivery is complete, the on-body injector

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