Title: Measure and pour solutions.
Course: Surgical Technologist II (14056--II) > Section: Demonstrating Preoperative Procedures

Measuring and pouring solutions should include

- verifying solution and expiration dates
- labeling solutions
- measuring solutions according to orders
- avoiding splatters.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of solutions are commonly needed for a surgical procedure?
- Why is verification of the solution and expiration date essential for each solution?
- How are solutions measured? Why is 100 percent accuracy critical?
- Why are solutions labeled? How is this done?
- What precautions must be taken when pouring solutions?
- What needs to be on the label of a solution? (dosage, medication, expiration date)