The Nurse Is Preparing a Medication That Comes in an Ampule.Which

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a medication that comes in an ampule.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)Tapping the ampule so fluid moves from the bottom of the ampule to the neck
• B)Avoiding inversion of the ampule after opening to prevent spillage of the medication
• C)Using a filter needle long enough to reach the bottom of the ampule
• D)Guiding the needle against the rim of the ampule to access the medication

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Definitions:

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified by the consequences of the behavior, with reinforcements used to increase desirable behaviors and punishments to decrease undesirable ones.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society or culture.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a response is strengthened because it leads to the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Positively Reinforced

Refers to a behavior that increases in frequency because it is followed by a rewarding stimulus.