Injections

Question 1

3 types of Injections

Answer 1

Subcutaneous
Intradermal
Intramuscular

Question 2

Subcutaneous needle length

Answer 2

3/8”-5/8”

Question 3

Subcutaneous gauge of needle

Answer 3

25-27g

Question 4

Subcutaneous amount to be injected

Answer 4

MAX 1ml

Question 5

Subcutaneous type of syringe

Answer 5

1ml-3ml

Question 6

Subcutaneous angle of injection

Answer 6

45 degrees

Question 7

Subcutaneous type of tissue

Answer 7

Subcutaneous tissue (fatty)

Question 8

Subcutaneous injection sites

Answer 8

Triceps
Abdomen ( at least 2 inches away from umbilicus)
Upper buttocks
Anterior thigh

Question 9

Subcutaneous aspirate?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Subcutaneous types of medication

Answer 10

Insulin
Heparin

Question 11

Intradermal needle length

Answer 11

1/4”-5/8”

Question 12

Intradermal gauge of needle

Answer 12

25-27g

Question 13

Intradermal amount to be injected

Answer 13

0.01ml-0.1ml

Question 14

Intradermal type of syringe

Answer 14

1ml

Question 15

Intradermal angle of injection

Answer 15

15 degrees WITH BEVEL UP

Question 16

Intradermal type of tissue

Answer 16

Dermis

Question 17

Intradermal injection sites

Answer 17

Forearm
Upper chest
Upper back

Question 18

Intradermal aspirate?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Intramuscular needle length

Answer 19

5/8”-1 1/2”

Question 20

Intramuscular gauge of needle

Answer 20

21-25g

Question 21

Intramuscular amount to be injected

Answer 21

3ml MAX

Question 22

Intramuscular type of syringe

Answer 22

3ml-5ml

Question 23

Intramuscular angle of injection

Answer 23

90 degrees

Question 24

Intramuscular type of tissue

Answer 24

Muscle

Question 25

Intramuscular injection sites

Answer 25

Deltoid (only 1ml MAX) Ventrogluteal Vastrus Lateralis

Question 26

Intramuscular aspirate

Answer 26

Not the best practice, but some nurses do it

Question 27

How long should the needle going into the deltoid be

Answer 27

1 inch

Question 28

Should air bubbles be injected

Answer 28

NO