Insulin Injection Techniques and Safety

The video tutorial provides comprehensive instructions on insulin management, including storage, preparation, and injection techniques. It covers how to store insulin properly, prepare it for use, draw it into a syringe, and inject it safely. The tutorial also emphasizes the importance of using different injection sites and proper disposal of syringes to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Where should unopened insulin be stored to ensure its longevity?

• In direct sunlight

• In a freezer

• At room temperature

• In the refrigerator

What should you do if your insulin bottle appears cloudy?

• Leave it as it is

• Heat it slightly

• Roll it gently from side to side

• Shake it vigorously

Before drawing insulin, what is the first step you should take?

• Shake the insulin bottle

• Wash your hands

• Remove the syringe cap

• Check the expiration date

How should you position the insulin bottle when drawing insulin into the syringe?

• Keep it upright

• Lay it flat

• Shake it gently

• Turn it upside down

What should you do if you notice air bubbles in the syringe?

• Inject the insulin immediately

• Shake the syringe

• Tap the syringe to move bubbles to the top

• Ignore them

Which of the following is NOT a recommended injection site for insulin?

• Upper outer thighs

• Soles of the feet

• Lower back

• Upper outer arms

What is the correct technique for inserting the needle during an insulin injection?

• Insert straight into the skin

• Insert with a twisting motion

• Insert slowly

• Insert at an angle

After injecting insulin, what should you do with the used syringe?

• Throw it in the trash

• Dispose of it in a Sharps container

• Recap it and store it

• Wash and reuse it

Why is it important to use a new syringe for each insulin injection?

• To prevent infection

• To ensure accurate dosing

• All of the above

• To avoid needle dullness

What should you never do with a used needle?

• Recap it

• Both A and C

• Dispose of it in a Sharps container

• Use it again