Question

When withdrawing medications from a vial....

a) use a scissor or surgical instrument to pop the rubber stopper
b) allow scrub nurse to use sterile needle and syringe to withdraw med from the vial held by the circulator RN
c) the circulator will use a sterile needle and syringe to withdraw the med and dispense on the sterile field using aseptic technique
d) both A and C

Answer 1

The correct method for withdrawing medications from a vial is to pop the rubber stopper using a scissor or surgical instrument, then use a sterile needle and syringe to withdraw the medication and dispense it on a sterile field using aseptic technique.

Step-by-step explanation:

When withdrawing medications from a vial, it is important to use aseptic technique to prevent contamination. The correct method is option D, which is to use a scissor or surgical instrument to pop the rubber stopper and then use a sterile needle and syringe to withdraw the medication from the vial. The medication is then dispensed on a sterile field using aseptic technique. This ensures that the medication remains sterile and safe to use.