Parenteral

Question 0

Subcutaneous

Gauge
Needle length
Syringe size
Insertion angle
Max amount of med

Answer 0

Gauge.               25 - 27
Needle length.    1/2 - 5/8 in
Syringe size.      1 - 3 mL
Insertion angle.   45 - 90 degrees
Max amount of med.   0.5 - 1.5 mL

Question 1

Intradermal

Gauge
Needle length
Syringe size
Insertion angle
Max amount of med

Answer 1

Gauge              25-27
Needle length  3/8 - 5/8 in
Syringe size     1 mL
Insertion angle 10 - 15 degrees
Max amount     0.01 -0.1 mL

Question 2

Intramuscular

Gauge
Needle length
Syringe size
Insertion angle
Max amount of med

Answer 2

Gauge.               20 - 23
Needle length.    1 - 1.5 in
Syringe size.       1 - 3 mL
Insertion angle.   90 degrees (z-track, aspirate, then push)
Max amount of med.  0.5 - 3 mL