Preparing the needles (2nd check)

Question 1

Before preparing the medication..

Answer 1

Hand Hygiene

Question 2

While opening the medication and equipment I need to be..

Answer 2

While opening the medication and equipment I need to be careful as I need to maintain an aseptic non touch technique on the key parts and site, which is a method to prevent contamination.

Question 3

Opening the syringe and state that it is a key part

Answer 3

Action - Opening the syringe
Speech - I need to make sure nothing contaminates the hub of the syringe as it is a key part.

Question 4

Opening the drawing up needle state that it is a key part

Answer 4

Action - Opening the drawing up needle.
Speech - I need to make sure nothing contaminates the hub and bevel of the drawing up needle as it is a key part.

Question 5

Opening the ampoule and state that it is a key part

Answer 5

Action - Opening the ampoule
Speech - I need to make sure nothing contaminates the opening of the ampoule as it is a key part.

Question 6

Important notes for drawing up the medication

Answer 6

• Ensure the needle is straight and at eye level.
• Remove any air bubbles.
• Prime the needle to reach the required 2ml.

Question 7

Opening the inejection needle state that it is a key part

Answer 7

Action - Opening the injection needle
Speech - I will now be opening the needle and making sure I don’t touch the actual needle.
Action - Put the needle on the syringe, take off the plastic but don’t take off the cover

Question 8

Perform the 2nd check

Answer 8

• Check the following:
• Name,
• DOB
• URN
• Date and time
• Generic drug name
• Route
• Dose

Question 9

Signing the lablel

Answer 9

• After you have performed the 2nd check this is where you and the RN will sign the labels for the medication.
• Apply the label without covering the syringe markings.
• Hand hygiene