ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharm Quiz Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a violation of safe practice when administering insulin?
Correct Answer: Subcutaneous administration and insulin syringes are correct. A 3 mL syringe lacks insulin unit markings, risking errors. Verification with another nurse is a safety practice.
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Drawing up the ordered dose in a 3 mL syringe is a violation of safe practice when administering insulin. Here's a detailed rationale:
1. Administering ordered insulin subcutaneously (
Choice
A) is correct as insulin is typically administered subcutaneously.
2. Using an insulin syringe to administer the insulin dose (
Choice
B) is correct, as insulin syringes are specifically designed for accurate insulin dosing.
3. Drawing up the ordered dose in a 3 mL syringe (
Choice
C) is incorrect because 3 mL syringes lack insulin unit markings, increasing the risk of dosing errors.
4. Verifying the drawn-up insulin dose with another nurse (
Choice
D) is a safety practice and is correct to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
In summary, choice C is incorrect because using a 3 mL syringe can lead to dosing errors, while the other choices are safe practices in administering insulin.
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