Patient Preparation
This should always be verified before administering an injection
What are the patient’s identity, medication, dose, and allergies?
This technique must be used throughout every injection to maintain sterility
What is aseptic technique?
Whenever possible, this type of vial should be used
What is a single-dose vial?
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What is Microbiology?
Medications must always be prepared in this type of area
What is a clean, designated area?
A topical anesthetic should be applied using this type of applicator, which is discarded after a single use
What is a disposable applicator?
When a multidose vial is opened, this information must be written on the label
What is the date first opened?
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What is This Week in Microbiology?
Before selecting an injection site, the provider must inspect for these two conditions
What are infection and lesions?
The syringe and cartridge should be assembled at this specific time relative to administration
What is immediately before administration?
Multidose vials must be stored and accessed only in this type of area
What is a clean medication preparation area?
Dr. Schmidt obtained his PhD from this university in the city of Bloomington
What is Indiana University?
This critical step should be performed before preparing or administering any injection to prevent contamination
What is hand hygiene?
To prevent contamination, these parts of the syringe and cartridge should never be touched once assembled
What are the needle, cartridge tip, and rubber diaphragm?
A multidose vial should be discarded when this occurs, even if it hasn’t expired
What is suspected contamination or compromised sterility?
Dr. Schmidt was elected to fellowship in these two prestigious professional organizations
What are the American Academy of Microbiology and the American College of Dentists?