The nurse is mixing two medications in one syringe. One...

Name: Problem 2, Chapter 22: Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques
Uploaded: 2022-01-16T19:37:03-08:00
Duration: 1 min 13 s
Channel: John Nicolle
Description: The nurse is mixing two medications in one syringe. One medication is in a vial, and the other is in an ampule. Which sequence of preparation is correct? 1 The nurse withdraws the medication from the vial first. 2 The nurse prepares the medication from the ampule first. 3 The nurse draws all the medication out of both the ampule and the vial. 4 The nurse inserts air into the ampule first.

The nurse is mixing two medications in one syringe. One medication is in a vial, and the other is in an ampule. Which sequence of preparation is correct? 1 The nurse withdraws the medication from the vial first. 2 The nurse prepares the medication from the ampule first. 3 The nurse draws all the medication out of both the ampule and the vial. 4 The nurse inserts air into the ampule first.

The nurse is mixing two medications in one syringe. One medication is in a vial, and the other is in an ampule. Which sequence of preparation is correct?
1 The nurse withdraws the medication from the vial first.
2 The nurse prepares the medication from the ampule first.
3 The nurse draws all the medication out of both the ampule and the vial.
4 The nurse inserts air into the ampule first.

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Medication Preparation Sequence

When mixing medications from different containers, the order in which drugs are drawn up is critical to maintaining sterility and ensuring proper dosage. Generally, medications that require more complex preparation, such as those in ampules, should be prepared before medications in vials to avoid contamination and potential errors during mixing.

Ampule Handling

Ampules are sealed glass containers that require careful handling to prevent injury from glass shards and contamination of the medication. Opening an ampule generally involves inserting air into it, snapping it open, and then drawing up the medication, making it important to complete this process before handling medications from other sources.

Vial Technique

Vials, which are usually equipped with a rubber stopper, allow for medication withdrawal using a needle. This method minimizes the risk of contamination when performed after preparing medications from ampules. Drawing from the vial second helps ensure that the vial’s contents remain uncontaminated by procedures necessary for opening ampules.

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