Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1853 of 2368
Before connecting the medication syringe to a needleless connector, how should the nurse prepare the connector?
- Wipe it once and fan it dry
- Scrub it for one second with a dry gauze pad
- Scrub it vigorously for at least five seconds and let it dry
- Wipe it with sterile saline and connect right away
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Correct answer: Scrub it vigorously for at least five seconds and let it dry
A vigorous scrub of at least five seconds, followed by full drying, is required; fanning is not allowed.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer IV Push Medications: CHECKLIST: ADMINISTER IV PUSH MEDICATIONS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026