Syringe Question

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I'm a new grad and starting my first job this week. I know I should remember this from school (and certainly from the boards), so I'm deathly afraid if I ask this in real life I'll look really dumb! (Which maybe I am...) :uhoh3:

If the plunger of the syringe is pointed instead of flat, where do you measure from? Do you measure from the line the point is pointing at or from the base?

For example, does this picture show 20 ml or 25 ml?

http://www.nehydro.net/images/nutrientsyringe.jpg

Thanks for your help!

~ Maggie

This is basic stuff. I had a problem when I first started nursing and I got out all my books and went over everything. If you cannot remember then make a copy of the instructions, look in your medication guide book on how to... write a note card in your own handwriting so you can interpret it well, and carry it with you all the time! After awhile you'll remember. Good luck.

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