Chapter 10: Common Technical Procedures

Question 1

True or False:

The length of a needle is referred to as the gauge

Answer 1

False

The diameter is the gauge

Question 2

True or False:

The term subcutaneous means below the skin

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False:

When giving mice intramuscular (IM) injection ones, the maximum injection volume is 0.05mL.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True or False:

Up to 0.5mL of fluid can be injected into an intradermal (ID) site.

Answer 4

False

Only 0.1 - 0.2 mL can be injected at a single intradermal site

Question 5

True or False
If blood samples are being collected at frequent intervals, the guideline often used to ensure the health of the animal is that a volume of blood equal to 1% of the animal’s weight can be taken every 2 weeks

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False:

A 25 gauge needle is larger than a 20 gauge needle

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Needle sizes are designed according to ______ and ______

Answer 7

Diameter

Length

Question 8

What does IP mean?

Answer 8

Intraperitoneal

Question 9

What does IM mean?

Answer 9

Intramuscular

Question 10

What does IV mean?

Answer 10

Intravenous

Question 11

What does ID mean?

Answer 11

Intradermal

Question 12

What does SC mean?

Answer 12

Subcutaneous

Question 13

List the 5 routes of drug administration in order from most rapidly absorbed to the least rapidly absorbed.

Answer 13

IV-IP-IM-SC-ID

Question 14

Slightly withdrawing the plunger of a syringe after placement of the needle is called ______

Answer 14

Aspiration

Question 15

When giving an intraperitoneal injection, what two anatomical structures do you attempt to avoid by injecting in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen?

Answer 15

Cecum and bladder

Question 16

When giving an intramuscular injection, the quadriceps muscle group in the hind limb is often used. Name two anatomical structures you should try to avoid when giving an intramuscular injection near this site.

Answer 16

Sciatic nerve
Femoral nerve
Femoral artery
Femoral vein

Question 17

The administration of a solution directly into the stomach by intubation is called _______.

Answer 17

Gastric gavage

Question 18

Why is retroorbital blood collection generally discouraged?

Answer 18

It has the possibility of an eye injury

Question 19

What is the characteristic that animals used for retroorbital technique must have?

Answer 19

Technique is limited to animals with a large venous sinus or plexus

Question 20

To collect blood by cardiac picture, entry into the heart can be made through the ______ space between the ribs

Answer 20

Intercostal

Question 21

A hollow tube through which blood or other bodily fluids may be withdrawn or substances administered

Answer 21

Catheter

Question 22

Something inserted in the trachea to proved an airway in gas anesthetics or oxygen can be administered

Answer 22

Endotracheal tube

Question 23

A puncture-proof box where biohazardous waste should be discarded

Answer 23

Sharps container

Question 24

A device that is surgically implanted and provides a long-term continuous infusion infusion of a solution

Answer 24

Osmotic pump

Question 25

What type of test is used to determine if internal parasites are present?

Answer 25

Fecal examination

Question 26

Which test uses a dipstick?

Answer 26

Urinalysis

Question 27

Which test uses tubes that may or may not have an anticoagulant?

Answer 27

Blood test