Quiz: Mixing Medications From Two Vials in One Syringe

A nurse is mixing two different types of insulin in one syringe. What is the next step after drawing the first insulin dose into the syringe? - Perform the third check by rechecking the medication label with the medication administration record. A nurse is preparing the prescribed NPH insulin (isophane insulin suspension) 15 units and regular insulin 5 units in one syringe for subcutaneous administration. Which action by the nurse is correct? - injecting 15 units of air into the NPH insulin vial; then injecting 5 units of air into the regular insulin vial The nurse is preparing to administer NPH insulin 10 units and regular insulin 5 units by mixing in the same syringe. What is the best way to prevent contamination of the regular insulin with the NPH insulin? - Inject 10 units of air into the space above the NPH insulin followed by injecting 5 units of air into the space above the regular insulin. The nurse is preparing to administer two types of