Parenteral administration (needles)

Question 1

Intradermal angle

Answer 1

5-10 degrees

Question 2

Intradermal needle size

Answer 2

25-27 gauge

Question 3

Intradermal uses

Answer 3

TB testing, Allergy sensitivities

Question 4

usual site intradermal

Answer 4

inner forearm

Question 5

Subq angle

Answer 5

thin pts: less than 45 degrees
normal - overweight pts: 90 degrees

Question 6

Subq needle size

Answer 6

25-27 gauge

Question 7

subq usage

Answer 7

non-irritating, water-soluble meds like insulin or heparin

Question 8

usual site subq

Answer 8

abdomen, posterior upper arm, thigh

Question 9

IM site angle

Answer 9

90 degrees

Question 10

IM needle size

Answer 10

18-25 gauge

Question 11

usual site IM

Answer 11

deltoid
vastus lateralis
ventrogluteal

Question 12

don’t inject more than how much into IM

Answer 12

3mL typically, 2mL for deltoid
divide into 2 syringes with separate sites if needed

Question 13

IM inj usage

Answer 13

irritating meds, soln in oils, aq suspensions

Question 14

IV angle

Answer 14

less than 25 degrees

Question 15

IV needle size

Answer 15

16G: pts with trauma
18G: surgery & blood admin
22-24G: children, older adults, pts have medical issues or stable post-op

Question 16

site of IV

Answer 16

hand, wrist, cubital fossa (inner elbow region), foot, scalp

Question 17

Intradermal needle length

Answer 17

1/4 - 3/4 inches

Question 18

IM needle length

Answer 18

1- 1.5 inches

Question 19

Subq needle length

Answer 19

3/8 - 5/8 inches

Question 20

Subq needle length

Answer 20

3/8 - 5/8 inches

Question 20

Intradermal needle length

Answer 20

1/4 - 3/4 inches

Question 20

IM needle length

Answer 20

1- 1.5 inches