8a:needles, Syringes

Question 1

Bevel should be pointed

Answer 1

Up

Question 2

Gauge refers to the ____ or the needle

Answer 2

Diameter

Question 3

A needle that is 25G 5/8 means

Answer 3

It is a 25 gauge needle that is 5/8 inches long

Question 4

Needle adapter that slides the needle on and off syringe

Answer 4

Slip lock

Question 5

Needle adapter that screws the needle onto the syringe

Answer 5

Luer lock

Question 6

Cubic centimeters is equal to

Answer 6

mL

Question 7

A fixed needle is a

Answer 7

A needle that is non removable from syringe

Question 8

SQ or SC injections

Answer 8

Subcutaneous (beneath the skin)

Question 9

IM injection

Answer 9

Intramuscular, within muscle

Question 10

IV injection

Answer 10

Intravenous, within the vein

Question 11

Needle size selection for cats and small dogs

Answer 11

25G 5/8

Question 12

Needle size selection for medium to large dogs

Answer 12

22G 3/4

Question 13

What should be first done before giving any injection

Answer 13

Check medication label

Confirm med name, expiration date, concentration

Question 14

When checking the appearance of the medication you should look for

Answer 14

Precipitation or discoloration

Question 15

The thin part on med bottle should be first cleaned w

Answer 15

Alcohol

Question 16

After mixing medication you should

Answer 16

Write down the mix date (some only good for a certain amount of time)

Question 17

When should you remove needle cap(before or after it’s on syringe)

Answer 17

After

Question 18

Pointing medication bottle many times can create a

Answer 18

Vacuum

Question 19

How many cc is a vaccine (whole vial amount)

Answer 19

1cc

Question 20

Angles of injection for IM, SC and Intradermal injections

Answer 20

IM 90degrees
SC 45 degrees
ID 15 degrees