30 Questions
What should be done to determine the volume of medication in a syringe?
Read it from the top of the plunger
Which part of the needle is slanted to create a slit into the skin?
Bevel
What is the hub of a needle used for?
Fits onto the tip of the syringe
How is insulin usually given, unless provided by pen or pump?
Using an insulin syringe
What is the gauge of a needle?
The diameter of the needle
Why is it important to keep the hub, shaft, and bevel of the needle sterile at all times?
To prevent infections
Which type of microorganism can grow both in the presence and absence of oxygen?
Facultative Anaerobes
What is the primary goal of using anti-infective drugs?
To help the body’s defenses eliminate the pathogen
What is selective toxicity in the context of antibiotics?
The ability of antibiotics to target bacteria
What causes acquired resistance in bacteria?
Spontaneous and random mutations during bacterial replication
Which of the following is a way to combat drug-resistance and hospital-acquired infections?
Prevent infections when possible through immunizations
What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic drugs?
Bactericidal drugs eliminate bacteria, while bacteriostatic drugs slow down their growth
What is the purpose of injecting air into a vial?
To permit the removal of the solution
What type of needle is used to withdraw medication from an ampule?
Blunt fill filter needle
What is the purpose of a rubber seal top on a vial?
To prevent contamination
What should be done with a single-use vial after one use?
It should be discarded
Why is it important to check hospital policy when using a multi-dose vial?
To determine how long an open vial may be used
What is reconstitution of medications?
Mixing medications with a solvent
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
What is the purpose of a blunt fill filter needle?
To withdraw medication from an ampule
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
What type of containers are often used to supply parenteral medications?
Ampules and prefilled syringes
What is unique about the structure of the two needles in Figure 7.9?
They have safety system technology as part of their structure
Why should a filter needle not be used to inject medication directly into a patient?
Glass particles may be injected into the patient
What is the primary reason for complications related to injections?
Incorrect site selection
What should be considered when selecting a needle for an injection?
The route ordered, patient size, injection site, and amount of medication injected
Why is it important to use the correct needle length for an injection?
To reduce the risk of abscesses, pain, and bruising
What is a common issue with intramuscular injections in women?
They have more adipose tissue around the buttocks and deltoid fat pad
What is the purpose of reviewing the guidelines in Table 7.2?
To promote patient safety and comfort during an injection
What can be prevented if proper injection technique is used?
Harm and complications
Learn how to properly prepare medication from an ampule by watching a detailed video tutorial by Renée Anderson and Wendy McKenzie Thompson Rivers University School of Nursing. The video covers topics like breaking open an ampule, using an ampule breaker, and withdrawing medication with a fill filter needle.
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