Exam 2 - Sterile preparations (devices)

Question 1

What are the classes of parenteral product containers?

Answer 1

class I, II, III

class I is the safest

Question 2

Describe vials as a parenteral product container

Answer 2

glass or plastic

flip off caps or metal covers protect the rubber stopper BUT does not have guaranteed sterility (should use alcohol wipe to ensure sterility)

Question 3

List the parenteral product containers

Answer 3

vials
ampuls (ampules, ampoules)
IV bags

Question 4

Describe ampuls as a parenteral product container

Answer 4

• made of glass
• single use containers
• provide hermetic (& sterile) containment → no chance for pathogens to enter (no preservatives)

Question 5

Describe IV bags as a parenteral product container

Answer 5

piggyback containers containing the medication

needs to be ABOVE the LVC (large volume container) for the IV to work

Question 6

Describe the parts of a syringe

Answer 6

• luer lok: required for hazardous drugs (twist it to lock, most secure connection)
• luer tip
• calibration marks
• barrel
• plunger piston
• plunger

Question 7

What part of the syringe should be used to read the final volume?

Answer 7

use the final edge of the plunger piston to read the volume (accuracy ~½ of smallest division)

Question 8

Explain how needles are categorized (via size)

Answer 8

via gauge & length number

Question 9

Define “gauge” as it relates to needle size

Answer 9

number corresponding to the bore diameter
(range: 13-27)

Question 10

Define “length” as it relates to needle size

Answer 10

length of the needle shaft
(range: ⅜” - 3.5”)

Question 11

What does a lower gauge number indicate?

Answer 11

thicker diameter needle

Question 12

What does a higher gauge number indicate?

Answer 12

thinner diameter needle