ATI LPN EXAM
ATI LPN EXAM ( 47 Questions)
22. A nurse is preparing to administer 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin to a client who has diabetes. Identify the steps the nurse should take when preparing the two insulins. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.)
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1. Inject 10 units of air into the regular insulin vial.
Explanation: Similar to the NPH insulin vial, injecting air into the regular insulin vial creates positive pressure, facilitating the withdrawal of the correct dose of regular insulin.
2. Inject 20 units of air into the NPH insulin vial.
Explanation: This step ensures that there is positive pressure in the vial, making it easier to withdraw the desired dose of NPH insulin.
3. Withdraw 10 units of air from the regular insulin vial.
Explanation: Following the injection of air into the regular insulin vial, the nurse withdraws 10 units of regular insulin from the vial.
4. Withdraw 20 units of air from the NPH insulin vial.
Explanation: After injecting air into the NPH insulin vial, the nurse withdraws 20 units of NPH insulin from the vial.