ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Updated 2024
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Updated 2024 ( 57 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to mix NPH insulin and regular insulin for administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
The nurse should inject air into the NPH insulin vial first, then into the regular insulin vial, then withdraw the regular insulin first, followed by the NPH insulin.
The nurse should inject air into each vial before withdrawing the insulin to prevent contamination and maintain the correct dosage.
Insulin should be drawn up with an insulin syringe, not a tuberculin syringe.
Shaking insulin vials is not recommended as it can cause denaturation of the insulin molecules.
A. The nurse should inject air into the NPH insulin vial first, then into the regular insulin vial, then withdraw the regular insulin first, followed by the NPH insulin.
B. The nurse should inject air into each vial before withdrawing the insulin to prevent contamination and maintain the correct dosage.
C. Insulin should be drawn up with an insulin syringe, not a tuberculin syringe.
D. Shaking insulin vials is not recommended as it can cause denaturation of the insulin molecules.