Chapter 3: Intradermal Injections Flashcards
1
Q
Intradermal injections are used in?
A
Allergy testing and tuberculin testing.
2
Q
Where are Intradermal Injections administered?
A
Just under the surface of the skin with a fine-gauge (26G or 27G) at an angle of 10 to 15 degrees.
3
Q
What is the body area normally used for Intradermal injections?
A
The inner forearm.
4
Q
A small wheal (like a mosquito bite) should develop at the site of?
A
The injection that indicates the medication was deposited in the dermis.
