Colors and gauges Flashcards
1
Q
Orange
A
Insulin syringe (29 gauge)
2
Q
Yellow
A
24 gauge
pediatric needle, used on some elderly
do not give blood products through
3
Q
Blue
A
22 gauge
Adult med surge
liked because its smaller
4
Q
Pink
A
20 gauge
creates a solid IV site because its bigger
5
Q
Green
A
18 gauge fluid bolus used in ER paramedics use it solid IVs, antecubidol area
6
Q
Filtered needle
A
draws up fluid from a vile
prevents nurse from drawing up glass
7
Q
Red
A
Blunt needle
Large bore hole
only meant to extract and mix medications
