Chapter 37

Question 1

Two types of tips that a syringe may have?

Answer 1

Luer-lok tip
Slip-tip

Question 2

Luer-lok

Answer 2

Threaded grooves that screw onto the needle hub and lock it into place

Question 3

Slip-tip

Answer 3

Smooth, slightly tapered tip that inserts into the needle hub and requires a slight twist to keep it in place

Question 4

Parenteral

Answer 4

Administration other than through the alimentary tract, by injection using sterile technique

Question 5

Subcutaneous

Answer 5

SUBCUT
into the subcutaneous tissue

Question 6

Intramuscular

Answer 6

IM
into the muscle

Question 7

Intradermal

Answer 7

Into the dermis

Question 8

Intravenous

Answer 8

IV
into a vein

Question 9

Less common routes:

Answer 9

Intra-arterial
Intra-cardiac
Intra-osseous
Intra-thecal

Question 10

Intra-arterial

Answer 10

Into an artery

Question 11

Intra-cardiac

Answer 11

Into heart muscle

Question 12

Intra-osseous

Answer 12

Into a bone

Question 13

Intra-thecal

Answer 13

(intraspinal)
Into the spinal canal

Question 14

Tuberculin (TB) syringe

Answer 14

Smaller diameter syringe that holds a total volume of 1mL. Calibrated in tenths and hundredths of a milliliter. Used for small doses.

Question 15

Insulin syringe

Answer 15

Similar in size and shape to TB syringe but is calibrated in units and is only used for insulin. Has permanently attached needle.

Question 16

Prefilled syringe

Answer 16

Single dose and ready to use disposable syringe cartridges. Do not recap.

Question 17

What direction should bevel face to pierce the skin?

Answer 17

Should always face upward

Question 18

Gauge

Answer 18

Refers to the diameter of the needle and is indicated by numbers, typically between 14g and 30g.
Higher the gauge the smaller the diameter of the needle.

Question 19

Vial

Answer 19

Glass or plastic container of medication with a rubber stopper that must be punctured with a needle for medication removal

Question 20

Ampule

Answer 20

Small, sealed glass drug container that must be broken to withdraw the medication