Injections

Question 1

90 degree angle with aspiration; deep into the muscle

Answer 1

Intramuscular (IM)

Question 2

15 degree angle without aspiration; just below the epidermis -purified protein derivative/tuberculosis (PPD/TB) -amount of tuberculin for a TB test is 0.1 mL -needle size should be 25-28 ga

Answer 2

Intradermal (ID)

Question 3

45 degree angle with aspiration; under the skin -insulin injections

Answer 3

Subcutaneous (Sub Q)

Question 4

-deltoid: lateral shoulder -vastus lateralis (upper lateral thigh): should be used to perform an intramuscular injection on an infant

Answer 4

Injection Sites

Question 5

-always call the provider before giving an injection if the dosage is not listed on the patient’s chart or requisition

Answer 5

Injection Cautions

Question 6

25 degree angle into bloodstream

Answer 6

Intravenous (IV)