RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1855 of 2368

The nurse touches the tip of a prepared IV push syringe to a bedside table. What should the nurse do?

  1. Replace it with a new syringe
  2. Wipe the tip with an alcohol pad and use it
  3. Use it after performing hand hygiene
  4. Use it but flush the line afterward
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Correct answer: Replace it with a new syringe

A syringe contaminated by a nonsterile surface must be replaced to avoid introducing bacteria into the system.

Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer IV Push Medications: Infection Control. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026