Arrange the steps of drawing up a short-acting and a long-acting insulin in the same syringe. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D)

Question

a. Draw up amount of shorter-acting insulin
b. Check insulin dose with a second licensed nurse
c. Inject the desired amount of air into the long-acting insulin
d. Clean rubber stopper of both vials with alcohol
e. Draw up desired amount of longer-acting insulin
f. Inject the desired amount of air into the short-acting insulin

Answer 1

ANS:
D, C, F, A, E, B

When drawing up two different types of insulin, the two vials are prepared by cleansing the tops, air is injected in the longer-acting insulin, air is injected into the short-acting insulin, and the required dose is drawn up. Set the vial of short-acting insulin out of reach to prevent accidental reuse. Handing the plunger securely, insert the needle in the long-acting insulin and withdraw the dose very carefully. Check the dose with a licensed nurse before administering.