Exam 4 - Math - Injections

Question 1

Intradermal injections:

Answer 1

Needle Angle: 15 degrees
Max Volume: 1 mL
Needle Size: 26-27 gauge
Location: inner forearm

Question 2

Subcut Injections:

Answer 2

Needle Angle: 45-90 degrees
Max Volume: 1-2 mL
Needle Size: 25-27 gauge
Location: upper arm, upper legs, abdomen

Question 3

Intramuscular Injections:

Answer 3

Needle Angle: 90 degrees
Max Volume: 3 mL
Needle Size: 19-23 gauge
Location: ventrogluteal, dorsogluteal, deltoid, vastus lateralis

Question 4

Describe the location of the deltoid for an injection and what kind of injection would you give there?

Answer 4

Upper arm, finger tips lined up on acromion process spread fingers to make peace sign and injection is given in the middle of fingers. This is for IM injection.

Question 5

Describe the location of the vastus lateralis for an injection and what kind of injection would you give there?

Answer 5

On the thigh, divided into 3 equal parts. The middle third is where the injection will go. This is for IM injection.

Question 6

Describe the location of the ventrogluteal for an injection and what kind of injection would you give there?

Answer 6

The heel of your hand on the upper, outer part of the thigh on the bone. Thumb points to the groin and the fingers point towards the head and make a peace sign. Injection is given in the middle of the fingers. This is for IM.