lab & review questions

Question 1

Venipuncture is considered a/an _______________ route of drug administration

Answer 1

parenteral

Question 2

The 3 parts of a standard hypodermic syringe include the:

Answer 2

tip, barrel, plunger

Question 3

The threaded locking device/mechanism at the end of a syringe that
holds a needle securely in place is known as a

Answer 3

luer lock

Question 4

Of the following needle sizes, which has the largest diameter (thickness)?
a. 24G
b. 22G
c. 20G
d. 16G

Answer 4

16G

Question 5

Which of the following routes of drug administration provides the most immediate onset of action of the drug?
a. Transdermal
b. Intravenous
c. Buccal
d. oral

Answer 5

intravenous

Question 6

Needle dimensions stated on packaging specifies both needle gauge
and __________.

Answer 6

needle length

Question 7

Once the venipuncture site has been cleaned, it is appropriate to touch
the site with gloves on. True or False?

Answer 7

false!

Question 8

Which of the following is the most appropriate angle of insertion of a
needle when performing a venipuncture?
a. 5 degrees
b. 25 degrees
c. 45 degrees
d. 90 degrees

Answer 8

25 degrees

Question 9

When inserting an Angiocath device during venipuncture, once blood is seen in the flash chamber, the next step is to

Answer 9

lower the device so that it is positioned parallel to the surface of the skin

Question 10

What gauge needle is pink

Answer 10

20 gauge

Question 11

A vial is a plastic or glass container with a rubber seal, used to
store drugs. True or False?

Answer 11

truw

Question 12

Once the venipuncture site is cleaned with an alcohol swab, what amount of drying time is appropriate, prior to needle insertion?

Answer 12

30 seconds

Question 13

what is the trade name, CAMRT category, and common use for the following drug?
salbutamol / albuterol

Answer 13

ventolin
bronchodilator
asthma & COPD

Question 14

what is the trade name, CAMRT category, and common use for the following drug?
metaprolol

Answer 14

lopressor / tropol XL
beta-blocker
high BP, angina, heart failure

Question 15

what is the trade name, CAMRT category, and common use for the following drug?
naloxone

Answer 15

narcan
opiod antagonist
counteract resp arrest due to opiods

Question 16

what is the trade name, CAMRT category, and common use for the following drug?
diazepam

Answer 16

valium
antianxiety & tranq
reduce anxiety

Question 17

what is the trade name, CAMRT category, and common use for the following drug?
amiodarone HCl

Answer 17

cordarone
antiarrhythmic
ventricular fibrillation

Question 18

what is the trade name, CAMRT category, and common use for the following drug?
epinephrine

Answer 18

adrenaline (Cl)
adrenergic
cardiac arrest, acute asthma, resp arrest

Question 19

what is the trade name, CAMRT category, and common use for the following drug?
nitro spray

Answer 19

nitroglycerin
vasodilator
congestive heart failure, angina, hypertension

Question 20

Name 1 drug on the cart that treats emergency hypoglycemic reactions

Answer 20

glucagon or dextrose
through IV

Question 21

What items (2) and drugs (2) on the cart could be used during cardiac
arrest caused by ventricular arrhythmia/fibrillation?

Answer 21

AED, BV mask
lidocaine, epi

Question 22

What items (3) and adrenergic drugs (2) on the cart could be used to treat
respiratory arrest?

Answer 22

BVM, ETT, laryngoscope
epi, dopamine

Question 23

What drug (1) and items (2) on the cart could be used to treat hypovolemic shock?

Answer 23

saline
IV bag/fluid, BP monitor

Question 24

symptom/effect of salbutamol/albuterol

Answer 24

tremors
nervousness
tachycardia

Question 25

symptom/effect of diazepam

Answer 25

bradycardia drowsiness

Question 26

symptom/effect of amiodarone HCl

Answer 26

pulmonary toxicity ataxia

Question 27

symptom/effect of epinephrine

Answer 27

anxiety insomnia restlessness

Question 28

symptom/effect of nitro spray

Answer 28

sudden drop in BP