A nurse is assisting with supervising a newly licensed nurse replace a short-peripheral IV device for a client. Which of the following actions by the new nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?

B When drawing medication from an ampule, especially if it's a solution that may contain particulate matter or to ensure sterility, using a filter needle is recommended. A filter needle has a membrane filter that prevents particles from being drawn into the syringe while allowing the medication to pass through.

A. Shaking a glass ampule is not recommended because it can lead to the introduction of glass particles or cause the solution to foam or become contaminated. Instead, gently flicking the ampule with a finger can help move any solution that may be adhering to the neck downward, but shaking should be avoided.

C. While wearing gloves is important for infection control, sterile gloves are not typically required for withdrawing medication from a single-dose glass ampule. Standard aseptic technique and hand hygiene are usually sufficient.

D. Ampules are designed to be opened by snapping the top away from the body to avoid potential injury from glass shards. The nurse should use a gauze pad or an ampule opener to break the ampule open safely, directing any breakage away from themselves and others.

B. This method is recommended because the deltoid muscle is a large, rounded, triangular muscle that covers the shoulder joint.

A. This description is for locating the vastus lateralis muscle, which is commonly used for intramuscular injections in infants and young children, not adults.

C. This technique is used for locating the rectus femoris muscle, another site for intramuscular injections in infants and young children, not adults.

D. This location is too low, which could miss the muscle tissue and reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.