Injections

Question 1

ID injections
Needle gauge:
Needle length:
Site:
Drug administered:
Amount:
Special instructions:

Answer 1

Needle gauge: 27g
Needle length: 1/2 in
Site: RFA or LFA
Drug administered: Purified protein derivative
Amount: 0.1 mL
Special instructions: Need to come in 48 - 72 hours to check for reactions; no rubbing, itching and pressing on the injection site afterwards

Question 2

SQ injections
Needle gauge:
Needle length:
Site:
Drug administered:
Amount:

Answer 2

Needle gauge: 25g
Needle length: 5/8 in
Site: R/L upper arm
Drug administered: MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
Amount: 0.5 mL

Question 3

IM injection
Needle gauge:
Needle length:
Site:
Drug administered:
Amount:
Special instructions:

Answer 3

Needle gauge: 23g
Needle length: 1 in
Site: Deltoid
Drug administered: Hepatitis B
Amount: 0.5 mL
Special instructions: 3 injection series, at birth, 1 month after initial and 4 month after initial.