Practice Question
A nurse is preparing an injection using a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Use a filter needle to draw up the medication-
Rationale:
✅When withdrawing medication from a glass ampule, a filter needle must be used to prevent the administration of any glass particles that may result from snapping the ampule open.
✅Shaking the ampule is not appropriate as it can increase air bubbles, and snapping should be done away from the hands to avoid injury.
✅Sterile gloves are not required for this step.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4