Preparing Medication from an Ampule

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What should be done to determine the volume of medication in a syringe?

Read it from the bottom of the syringe

Read it from the middle of the barrel

Read it from the top of the plunger (correct)

Read it from the end of the needle

Which part of the needle is slanted to create a slit into the skin?

Bevel (correct)

Tip

Hub

Shaft

What is the hub of a needle used for?

Creates a slit into the skin

Fits onto the tip of the syringe (correct)

Marks the gauge and length

Determines the volume of medication

How is insulin usually given, unless provided by pen or pump?

Using an insulin syringe Signup and view all the answers

What is the gauge of a needle?

The diameter of the needle Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep the hub, shaft, and bevel of the needle sterile at all times?

To prevent infections Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microorganism can grow both in the presence and absence of oxygen?

Facultative Anaerobes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using anti-infective drugs?

To help the body’s defenses eliminate the pathogen Signup and view all the answers

What is selective toxicity in the context of antibiotics?

The ability of antibiotics to target bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What causes acquired resistance in bacteria?

Spontaneous and random mutations during bacterial replication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a way to combat drug-resistance and hospital-acquired infections?

Prevent infections when possible through immunizations Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic drugs?

Bactericidal drugs eliminate bacteria, while bacteriostatic drugs slow down their growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of injecting air into a vial?

To permit the removal of the solution Signup and view all the answers

What type of needle is used to withdraw medication from an ampule?

Blunt fill filter needle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a rubber seal top on a vial?

To prevent contamination Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with a single-use vial after one use?

It should be discarded Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to check hospital policy when using a multi-dose vial?

To determine how long an open vial may be used Signup and view all the answers

What is reconstitution of medications?

Mixing medications with a solvent Signup and view all the answers

What type of needles should the nurse use to prepare medications whenever possible to reduce the risk of needle stick injury?

Needles with safety mechanisms attached Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a blunt fill filter needle?

To withdraw medication from an ampule Signup and view all the answers

Why should the nurse use an ampule breaker or wrap an alcohol swab package around the neck of the ampule?

To prevent being cut by glass when opening a glass ampule Signup and view all the answers

What type of containers are often used to supply parenteral medications?

Ampules and prefilled syringes Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the structure of the two needles in Figure 7.9?

They have safety system technology as part of their structure Signup and view all the answers

Why should a filter needle not be used to inject medication directly into a patient?

Glass particles may be injected into the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for complications related to injections?

Incorrect site selection Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when selecting a needle for an injection?

The route ordered, patient size, injection site, and amount of medication injected Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use the correct needle length for an injection?

To reduce the risk of abscesses, pain, and bruising Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue with intramuscular injections in women?

They have more adipose tissue around the buttocks and deltoid fat pad Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reviewing the guidelines in Table 7.2?

To promote patient safety and comfort during an injection Signup and view all the answers

What can be prevented if proper injection technique is used?

Harm and complications Signup and view all the answers