Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1846 of 2368
The nurse withdraws medication from a glass ampule. Which device should the nurse use to draw up the medication?
- A standard needle without a filter
- A needleless access device without a filter
- A slip tip syringe with the tip removed
- A blunt needle device with a filter
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Correct answer: A blunt needle device with a filter
A filter prevents glass particles from being drawn into the syringe.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer IV Push Medications: Ampules, Vials, and Prefilled Syringes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026