Which of the following is an appropriate way to open the ampule?
a. Cover the top with 2 x 2 gauze.
b. Open the top of the ampule with your trauma sheers.
c. Open the top toward you.
d. Open the top with your bare fingers.
Ans: a. Cover the top with 2 x 2 gauze.
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