Injections

Question 1

What size gauge should you use for intradermal injections?

Answer 1

26-27G

Question 2

At what degree do you inject for an intradermal injection?

Answer 2

5-15 degrees

Question 3

What gauge range should you use for subcutaneous (SQ) injections?

Answer 3

25-27G

Question 4

Where do you inject subcutaneous injections?

Answer 4

Subcutaneous layer in the arms, legs, and abdomen

Question 5

What angle do you inject at for subcutaneous injections?

Answer 5

45 degrees unless the patient is very large then it’s 90 degree

Question 6

What is the size of an insulin needle?

Answer 6

28-31G

Question 7

What gauge range should you use for an intramuscular (IM) injection?

Answer 7

22-25G

Question 8

What size needle do you need for blood?

Answer 8

18G

Question 9

What angle do you inject at for IM injections?

Answer 9

90 degrees

Question 10

How long is the needle for IM injections?

Answer 10

1-1.5in… 2in if patient is really large

Question 11

What is a disadvantage of intravenous?

Answer 11

Onset is rapid and you can’t fix your mistake before it is already happening