Author Question: Which type of parenteral medication container is made of glass, is scored, and needs to be broken ... (Read 59 times)

leilurhhh · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which type of parenteral medication container is made of glass, is scored, and needs to be broken open before withdrawing the medication?

a. Ampule
b. Carpuject
c. Mix-O-Vial
d. Vial

Question 2

The operating room (OR) nurse is preparing medications for use in a sterile field during a surgical procedure. While preparing these medications, the nurse will

a. save unused portions of medication for use in another procedure.
b. differentiate between sterile and nonsterile medications to be used in the OR.
c. ensure the scrub (sterile) nurse retrieves the medication from storage.
d. read the label aloud for verification against the order from the surgeon.

maaaaaaaaaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Ampules are glass containers that need to be broken open before withdrawing medication. Carpujects are prefilled syringes. Mix-O-Vial containers have two compartments for mixing medications and are not scored. Vials are glass or plastic containers that are not broken open.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
It is best to read the label aloud to ensure that both individuals are verifying the contents against the verbal order from the surgeon. Unused portions of medication should not be saved for use in another procedure. All medication during an operative procedure must remain sterile. The circulating (nonsterile) nurse retrieves the medication from storage.