Sterile Practice Pt 3

Question 1

A vial is a closed system (no air movement); therefore, whenever a liquid is withdrawn from it, there must be an equal volume of ____ injected into it first

Answer 1

air

Question 2

If you’re withdrawing 5mL from a vial, then you’ll fill your syringe with 5mL of air and inject 5mL of air into the vial and then withdraw the solution (this will equalize the ____)

Answer 2

pressure

Question 3

if a vented needle is used, then the ____ procedure isn’t required

Answer 3

air

Question 4

When inserting a needle into the rubber closure on a vial, the needle must never be “stabbed” into it because this can cause ____ (which is when small pieces of the rubber closer enter the solution)

Answer 4

coring

Question 5

The proper technique to inserting a needle into the rubber closure on a vial is to place the needle at a ____-degree angle with the bevel up and insert the needle

Answer 5

45

Question 6

A frequent problem when withdrawing medication into a syringe is the formation of ____ bubbles in the barrel

Answer 6

air

Question 7

There are some techniques to assist in removing air bubbles, but in general, holding the syringe ____ and providing a firm tap or flick to the barrel will allow the bubbles to merge at the top of the barrel and they can be expelled through the needle using the syringe plunger

Answer 7

upright