Hazardous Drug Preparation Part 11

Question 1

The BSC should also be placed away from the other preparation areas and allowed to remain running ____ hours a day.

Answer 1

24

Question 2

As trash is accumulated, discard it to the ____ of the work space (inside the BSC) in a puncture-proof container marked as hazardous

Answer 2

side

Question 3

If possible, open packaging, such as syringes, tubing, and plastic bags, ____ opening the HD itself

Answer 3

before

Question 4

To avoid unnecessary exposure to the nursing staff and the patient, tubing should be primed ____ adding the cytotoxic agent to the IV bag

Answer 4

before

Question 5

Follow these steps in this order for removal of gloves and gown once manipulations are complete:

Answer 5

1. Remove the outer pair of gloves in the BSC and place them in a sealed bag.
2. Remove the gown.
3. Remove the inner pair of gloves, and discard all of the aforementioned items in the hazardous waste container.