LO 4 LS 6 - Assist with Administration of LA

What is the first step when assembling an anesthetic syringe?

Assemble the cartridge.

What should be checked and verbalized before placing the anesthetic cartridge into the syringe?

The expiration date.

How is the plunger positioned before inserting the cartridge?

Pull back on the plunger using the thumb ring.

How is the cartridge inserted into the syringe?

Rubber stopper first.

What is the second major step in assembling the syringe?

Assemble the needle.

How do you begin assembling the needle?

Break the seal on the needle package and remove the protective cap.

Why is the cartridge pulled back during needle assembly?

To allow proper engagement of the needle and cartridge.

How is the needle attached to the syringe?

Screw the needle into position using a fulcrum.

After attaching the needle, what should be done next?

Engage the cartridge into the needle.

How is the needle cap removed safely?

Using a fulcrum.

What should be done after the syringe is assembled?

Test the syringe to ensure it is functioning properly.

Should the needle tip touch the gauze when testing the syringe?

No.

What technique should be used to recap the needle?

One-handed scoop technique.

In which direction should the cap be scooped?

Away from yourself.

What should be removed first during disassembly?

The cartridge.

What should be removed second during disassembly?

The needle.

How is the needle safely removed from the syringe?

Using a fulcrum.

Where should used needles be discarded?

In a sharps biohazardous container.

Where should used anesthetic cartridges be discarded?

In a sharps biohazardous container.

What protective eyewear should be worn during local anesthesia procedures?

Safety glasses.

How should the syringe and needle be handled?

With caution.

Why is aseptic technique important during local anesthesia?

To keep the needle tip sterile.

What recapping method is recommended for safety?

One-hand scoop technique.

Before removing the needle from the syringe, what should be done?

Secure the needle cap tightly.

What should be used to transport the needle and cartridge?

A kidney basin.

How should a kidney basin be carried?

By holding the exterior of the basin.

What is the kidney basin also used for?

Safely disposing of the needle and cartridge into the sharps container.

What is the correct order for assembling a syringe?

Check expiration; pull plunger; insert cartridge; assemble needle; engage cartridge; uncap; test; recap.

What is the correct order for disassembling a syringe?

Remove cartridge first, then needle; dispose of both in a sharps container.

What are the three most important safety rules when working with local anesthetic syringes?

Maintain aseptic technique; use one-handed scooping; dispose of needles and cartridges in sharps.

What must always be checked before inserting an anesthetic cartridge?

The expiration date.

Cartridge first or needle first when assembling the syringe?

Cartridge first, then needle.

Cartridge first or needle first when disassembling the syringe?

Cartridge first, then needle.