Chapter 14: Medication Administration

Question 1

What is the volume administered in a Subcutaneous Injection?

Answer 1

Less than 0.5 mL

Question 2

What is the maximum volume for intramuscular injection in a large muscle mass (gluteal muscle)?

Answer 2

5 ml is the maximum; however, anything above 3 mL may be uncomfortable for the patient.

Question 3

1 Gram is how many mg?

Answer 3

1,000 mg

Question 4

1 Liter is how many ml?

Answer 4

1,000 mL

Question 5

1 gram is how many kg?

Answer 5

0.001 kg

Question 6

Infiltration

Answer 6

The process by which a fluid passes into tissues

Question 7

Kilogram

Answer 7

1,000 g

Question 8

1 kilogram

Answer 8

2.2 pounds

Question 9

“Desire over have” Formula

Answer 9

Question 10

DOH (desired over have) formula EXAMPLE: You are to administer 25 mg of diphenhydramine. You have a 10-mL vial that contains 50 mg of the drugs. How many milliliters will you give? Calculate the dose.

Answer 10

5 mL

Question 11

What color is a 14 gauge needle?

Answer 11

Orange

Question 12

What color is a 16 gauge needle?

Answer 12

Gray

Question 13

What color is an 18 gauge needle?

Answer 13

Green

Question 14

What color is a 20 gauge needle?

Answer 14

Pink

Question 15

What color is a 22 gauge needle?

Answer 15

Blue

Question 16

What color is a 24 gauge needle?

Answer 16

Yellow

Question 17

What color is a 28 gauge needle?

Answer 17

Purple

Question 18

True or False: The bigger the gauge number, the bigger the size of the needle?

Answer 18

FALSE. The bigger the number=The smaller the needle