Lab2a- Needle Review Flashcards
(17 cards)
The higher the gauge the smaller the
Diameter
Needle adapter that slides on and off syringe
Slip lock
Needle adaptor that screws needle onto syringe
Luer lock
A fixed needle is usually
Small, 1cc
Subcutaneous means
Beneath the skin
Intramuscular means
Within the muscle
Intravenous means
Within the vein
General needle selection for cats and small dogs
25G 5/8
General needle selection for medium to large dogs
22G 3/4
For a 1cc injection, a ______ cc syringe would be used
3cc
For an injection that is less than 1cc, a _____ cc syringe would usually be used
1cc
Vaccinations are usually ____cc
1cc
First thing to do before giving a vaccine
Check med label, (name, expiration date, concentration)
Precipitation in medication could be caused by
A reaction occurring from two agents contacting
Why cleaning the stopper with alcohol is controversial
Vacuum in bottle could suck alcohol in
How to inject air into vial
Draw up air equal to amount of liquid to be injected, inject air, then draw up the liquid
Angles of injections
SQ
IM
IV
SQ 45*
IM 90*
IV 15*