INJ Med Administration

Question 1

First thing to assess prior to administering a subcutaneous injection?

Answer 1

If they allergic to the medicine

Question 2

Place the heel of the hand on the greater trochanter and the index finger on the anterior superior iliac crest.

This will locate the-

Answer 2

Ventrogluteal site

Question 3

Parenteral =

Answer 3

Given via injection

Question 4

You should use a tuberculin syringe with a 5/8-inch, 25 gauge needle when-

Answer 4

Administering an intradermal injection

Question 5

When preparing to administer a intramuscular injection at the ventrogluteal site, what should the needle size be for the average adult?

Answer 5

1 1/2 inches

Question 6

When administering an insulin injection, make sure to-

Answer 6

Rotate the injection sites

Question 7

Syringes are available in a variety of sizes up to how many mL?

Answer 7

60 mL

Question 8

Typically, what size syringe would you use for injections?

Answer 8

1-5 mL

Question 9

A syringe has how many parts? What are they called?

Answer 9

The barrel, the plunger, and the tip.

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Question 10

A Leur-Lock is a-

Answer 10

Twist-on locking mechanism that fastens the needle securely to the syringe

Question 11

A syringe may or may not have a Leur-Lock.

True or false?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Filter needles are a specific type of needle required when drawing up certain types of medications, but are never used to-

Answer 12

Administer an injection

Question 13

Needle Diameter:

Intradermal=

Answer 13

25-27 gauge

Question 14

Needle Diameter:

Subcutaneous =

Answer 14

25-31 gauge

Question 15

Needle Diameter:

Subcutaneous Insulin =

Answer 15

25-31 gauge

Question 16

Needle Diameter:

Intramuscular =

Answer 16

18-25 gauge

Question 17

Needle Length:

Intradermal =

Answer 17

1/2 - 5/8 inches

Question 18

Needle Length:

Subcutaneous =

Answer 18

3/8 - 5/8 inches

Question 19

Needle Length:

Subcutaneous Insulin =

Answer 19

5/16 - 1/2 inches

Question 20

Needle Length:

Intramuscular =

Answer 20

5/8 - 1 1/2 inches

Question 21

Needle Angle:

Intradermal =

Answer 21

5 - 15 degrees

Question 22

Needle Angle:

Subcutaneous =

Answer 22

45 - 90 degrees

Question 23

Needle Angle:

Subcutaneous Insulin =

Answer 23

45 - 90 degrees

Question 24

Needle Angle:

Intramuscular =

Answer 24

90 degrees

Question 25

Form of packaging of a medication in which more than one dose is available =

Answer 25

Multidose

Question 26

To restore a dried substance to a fluid form =

Answer 26

Reconstitute

Question 27

Substance, such as water, glycerin, or starch, added to another to reduce its potency or thin it’s consistency =

Answer 27

Diluent

Question 28

Small, sealed, single-use glass or plastic container for holding sterile meds and solutions =

Answer 28

Ampules

Question 29

What type of needle is required to withdraw medication from an ampule to keep any glass particles from entering the syringe?

Answer 29

A filter needle

Question 30

What does a filter needle prevent from entering the syringe and being injected into the client?

Answer 30

Small particles of medication, glass, or rubber

Question 31

Withdrawal of secretions, gas, fluid, or tissue from the body or container, using a needle and a device that acts on negative pressure, often a syringe =

Answer 31

Needle Aspiration

Question 32

Controlled substances should always be wasted in front of a witness and according to agency policy.

True or false?

Answer 32

True

Question 33

For all intramuscular injections, what method do you use to prevent tissue irritation?

Answer 33

The Z-Track Method

Question 34

Vertical line that extends from the apex of the axilla (middle of the armpit) between the anterior axillary line and posterior axillary line =

Answer 34

Midaxillary Line

Question 35

The acromion process and the axillary line are the landmarks for the-

Answer 35

Deltoid muscle