Question

when drawing up from a glass ampule, which of the following supplies is needed to help prevent glass from entering the medication solution?
options:

• filter needle
• syringe
• needle adapter
• transfer needle

Explanation:

When opening a glass ampule, a filter needle (also called a needle with a filter) is used to prevent glass particles from entering the medication solution. The filter in the needle traps any glass fragments that might be present after breaking the ampule. A syringe is for drawing or administering the medication, a needle adapter is for connecting parts, and a transfer needle is for transferring between containers, none of which filter out glass.

Answer:

A. Filter needle