PT120
Name the critical sites. pg 70
Tops of vials, needles, and syringe plungers
What are the 2 parts of a needle? pg 80
The shaft and the hub
What determines the needle size? pg 80
The gauge and length
T/F Once top of a vial is swabbed with alcohol and allowed to dry, the technician can insert the needle. pg 81
True
The process of the alcohol drying is when the dehydration of the bacteria cells occurs which is necessary to kill it. The technician must wait until the alcohol dries to proceed with preparing the IV.
How many times can an alcohol pad be used? pg 81
one time
What size filter needles can be used when preparing CSP's? pg 83
0.22 microns to 10 microns depending on the medication being filtered
What type of needle is used when reconsituting a powder medication? pg 80
vented needles
Which syringe would be used to measure a 0.85mL dose? pg 80
When very small doses are required, they are measured in tuberculin (TB) syringes, which are calibrated in hundredths. Insulin syringes are used to measure insulin only.
When would a filter device be added to a syringe? pg 82
When fluid is being withdrawn from an ampule.
A vial is a closed system. What does that mean? pg 89
it means that air is not free to go in and out of the container
What is a tamper proof cap used for? pg 84
To seal a syringe dose.
How many times can a multi dose vial (MDV) be re-entered and what are the storage requirements of these types of vials? pg 81
A multi dose vial (MDV) can be re-entered when needed, and is stored based on the manufacturer's recommendations for storage once opened
Which critical sites must always be exposed to first air and swabbed with 70% IPA? pg 84
vial stopper and bag ports
What does a technician do once the medication has been injected into the bag and the port is sealed? pg 91
Inspect the bag for particulate matter or any incompatibilities
How many times can a sterile IV syringe and needle be used before discarding? pg 80
Once then discard
What are the 2 ports on an IV bag used for? pg 83
One port is for adding the medication and the other port is for the tubing
What is the rule for the gauge size of the needle? pg 80
The larger the number (gauge), the smaller the bore (hole). Also, the larger the gauge, the harder it is to draw in the fluid.
What type of bag is normally used when preparing an antibiotic medication? pg 46
Piggyback IV bags
What does each graduation represent on a 3mL, 10mL, and 60mL syringe? pg 80
3mL - 0.1mL
10mL - 0.2mL
60mL - 1mL
T/F - The finer (smaller) the needle, the larger the gauge number. pg 80
True - A 27 gauge needle has the smallest hole. A 13 gauge needle has the largest hole
What is a common issue when withdrawing a solution using a syringe? pg 89
Air bubbles can form
What is sterile 70% IPA in a bottle used to clean? pg 81
Sterile 70% IPA in a spray or bottle form and lint-free wipes are used to clean the PEC (LAFW), wipe down items entering the buffer area, and wipe down supplies upon entry into the PEC. Alcohol swabs should be used to wipe the tops of vials and ports of containers during sterile preparation.
What is the technician Staging the final product for? pg 92
To be checked by a pharmacist
What is the purpose of using tamper evident seals? pg 84
To indicate there was medication added
Which parts of the syringe cannot be touched when drawing up a medication? pg 79
The plunger and the tip of the syringe are critical sites and should never be touched