Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1854 of 2368
The nurse has an empty syringe and several medications to give. Which practice is correct?
- Label several empty syringes ahead to save time
- Prepare all syringes at once and line them up
- Leave a prepared syringe at the bedside while getting supplies
- Prepare one medication syringe at a time and never pre-label an empty syringe
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Correct answer: Prepare one medication syringe at a time and never pre-label an empty syringe
Preparing one at a time and labeling only after filling reduces errors. A prepared syringe is never left unattended.
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