The nurse is attempting to withdraw 1 mL of fluid into a 3 mL ...

[JGIBBSON]

The nurse is attempting to withdraw 1 mL of fluid into a 3 mL syringe, and is pulling on the plunger. The fluid is not flowing into the syringe, and the nurse has withdrawn the plunger to the 2.5 mL line.
 
  Which action would the nurse take to correct this problem?
  1. Change the needle because the current needle is clogged.
  2. Inject air into the vial and draw out the remaining fluid.
   3. Throw the vial away and obtain a new one, because this one is defective.
  4. Obtain a larger syringe to withdraw the medication.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal medication. Which item will form to indicate the medication was injected at the proper depth?
 
  1. Diluent
  2. Wheel
  3. Wheal
  4. Blister

[frejo]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The nurse should inject air into the vial equal to the amount of medication to be withdrawn, because a vacuum might exist within the vial that will not allow fluid to flow. If this does not correct the problem, the nurse might need a larger-gauge needle if the fluid is viscous, but it is unlikely the needle is clogged. Throwing the vial away is unnecessary, and the nurse is likely to find the same problem when trying the next vial. A larger syringe is not the best option for correcting the problem, because the vacuum within the vial will still exist.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

A wheal, or small raised area, forms when an intradermal medication is injected at the proper depth. A diluent is the solution used to mix powdered medication into an injectable form. Wheel is a misspelling of the word wheal. The wheal resembles a blister, but this would be incorrect terminology.

[JGIBBSON]

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[Liamb2179]

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