Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client Who requires a medication that is packaged in a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when opening the glass ampule?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Tap the top of the ampule, place a sterile gauze pad around the ampule neck, and break off the top by bending it toward the body. This technique is recommended because tapping the top reduces the risk of glass particles falling into the medication. Placing a sterile gauze pad around the neck helps prevent injury while breaking it. Breaking the top by bending it toward the body minimizes the chances of glass splinters.
Choice B is incorrect because tapping the bottom may cause glass particles to enter the medication. Breaking off the bottom with a forward motion away from the body can lead to glass shards flying towards the nurse.
Choice C is incorrect because breaking off the neck with a single snap to the right side does not provide enough control over the glass ampule, increasing the risk of injury.
Choice D is incorrect because breaking off the neck with a single snap in a downward motion may result in glass splinters falling into the medication.
Overall,
Choice B is incorrect because tapping the bottom may cause glass particles to enter the medication. Breaking off the bottom with a forward motion away from the body can lead to glass shards flying towards the nurse.
Choice C is incorrect because breaking off the neck with a single snap to the right side does not provide enough control over the glass ampule, increasing the risk of injury.
Choice D is incorrect because breaking off the neck with a single snap in a downward motion may result in glass splinters falling into the medication.
Overall,