To Maintain Asepsis When Administering an Injection, All Parts of the Syringe

question 33

Multiple Choice

To maintain asepsis when administering an injection, all parts of the syringe can be handled EXCEPT the:

• A) flange.
• B) plunger end.
• C) hub.
• D) outside of the barrel.

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Definitions:

Autonomic

Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Blood Vessel

Tubular structures carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.

Constrict

To constrict means to narrow or become tighter, often referring to the reduction in diameter of blood vessels or other tubular structures in the body.

Splanchnic Nerve

Nerves that innervate the viscera, transmitting information to and from the visceral organs to the central nervous system.