Removing Medication from an Ampule: Nursing Skill
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What is the correct way to hold the ampule during the process of withdrawing medication?

  • Hold the ampule with the needle inserted
  • Hold the ampule upside down
  • Hold the ampule at an angle
  • Hold the ampule upright on a flat surface (correct)
  • What should you do with the plunger while withdrawing fluid into the syringe?

  • Push the plunger slowly
  • Touch the plunger at the knob only (correct)
  • Touch the plunger at the middle
  • Pull the plunger back
  • What should you do after withdrawing fluid into the syringe?

  • Inject the medication immediately
  • Use the syringe to measure the medication dose
  • Tap the syringe and expel the air carefully (correct)
  • Discard the syringe
  • What should you do with the needle after withdrawing fluid into the syringe?

    <p>Withdraw the needle and engage the safety guard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do with the ampule after withdrawing the medication?

    <p>Discard the ampule in a suitable container</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step before administering the medication?

    <p>Proceed with administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before leaving the medication cart?

    <p>Lock the medication cart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of rechecking the label with the CMAR/MAR?

    <p>To ensure the correct medication dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of removing medication from an ampule?

    <p>To remove the proper dose of medication in a sterile manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to check the patient's chart for allergies?

    <p>To prevent adverse reactions to the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of scanning the bar code on the medication package?

    <p>To ensure the correct medication is selected for the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to perform hand hygiene before administering medication?

    <p>To prevent the spread of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of attaching a filter needle to the syringe?

    <p>To filter out any glass shards or particles from the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to tap the stem of the ampule or twist the wrist quickly while holding the ampule vertically?

    <p>To position the ampule for safe removal of the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much more medication should be withdrawn from the ampule than the amount ordered?

    <p>30% more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to wrap a small gauze pad around the neck of the ampule?

    <p>To protect the hands from glass shards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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