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What should be done to determine the volume of medication in a syringe?
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?
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?
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?
How is insulin usually given, unless provided by pen or pump?
What is the gauge of a needle?
What is the gauge of a needle?
Why is it important to keep the hub, shaft, and bevel of the needle sterile at all times?
Why is it important to keep the hub, shaft, and bevel of the needle sterile at all times?
Which type of microorganism can grow both in the presence and absence of oxygen?
Which type of microorganism can grow both in the presence and absence of oxygen?
What is the primary goal of using anti-infective drugs?
What is the primary goal of using anti-infective drugs?
What is selective toxicity in the context of antibiotics?
What is selective toxicity in the context of antibiotics?
What causes acquired resistance in bacteria?
What causes acquired resistance in bacteria?
Which of the following is a way to combat drug-resistance and hospital-acquired infections?
Which of the following is a way to combat drug-resistance and hospital-acquired infections?
What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic drugs?
What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic drugs?
What is the purpose of injecting air into a vial?
What is the purpose of injecting air into a vial?
What type of needle is used to withdraw medication from an ampule?
What type of needle is used to withdraw medication from an ampule?
What is the purpose of a rubber seal top on a vial?
What is the purpose of a rubber seal top on a vial?
What should be done with a single-use vial after one use?
What should be done with a single-use vial after one use?
Why is it important to check hospital policy when using a multi-dose vial?
Why is it important to check hospital policy when using a multi-dose vial?
What is reconstitution of medications?
What is reconstitution of medications?
What type of needles should the nurse use to prepare medications whenever possible to reduce the risk of needle stick injury?
What type of needles should the nurse use to prepare medications whenever possible to reduce the risk of needle stick injury?
What is the purpose of a blunt fill filter needle?
What is the purpose of a blunt fill filter needle?
Why should the nurse use an ampule breaker or wrap an alcohol swab package around the neck of the ampule?
Why should the nurse use an ampule breaker or wrap an alcohol swab package around the neck of the ampule?
What type of containers are often used to supply parenteral medications?
What type of containers are often used to supply parenteral medications?
What is unique about the structure of the two needles in Figure 7.9?
What is unique about the structure of the two needles in Figure 7.9?
Why should a filter needle not be used to inject medication directly into a patient?
Why should a filter needle not be used to inject medication directly into a patient?
What is the primary reason for complications related to injections?
What is the primary reason for complications related to injections?
What should be considered when selecting a needle for an injection?
What should be considered when selecting a needle for an injection?
Why is it important to use the correct needle length for an injection?
Why is it important to use the correct needle length for an injection?
What is a common issue with intramuscular injections in women?
What is a common issue with intramuscular injections in women?
What is the purpose of reviewing the guidelines in Table 7.2?
What is the purpose of reviewing the guidelines in Table 7.2?
What can be prevented if proper injection technique is used?
What can be prevented if proper injection technique is used?
