Needle sizes, angles, and gauges Flashcards
1
Q
Subcutaneous syringe size?
A
1/2 to 5/8 inch needle
2
Q
Subcutaneous syringe volume?
A
1 to 3 mL
3
Q
Subcutaneous gauge?
A
23 to 25 gauge
4
Q
Maximum amount of fluid to administer in Sub-Q?
A
1mL
5
Q
Subcutaneous angle for average weight?
A
45-degree
6
Q
Subcutaneous angle for obese?
A
90-degree
7
Q
Intramuscular syringe size?
A
1 to 2 inch needle
8
Q
IM syringe volume?
A
3 mL
9
Q
IM syringe gauge
A
20 to 23 gauge
10
Q
Maximum amount of fluid to administer in IM?
A
Determined by clients muscle mass and site of injection.
11
Q
IM angle?
A
90-degree (spread skin taut)
12
Q
ID syringe size?
A
3/8 to 5/8 inch needle
13
Q
ID syringe volume?
A
1 mL
14
Q
ID syringe gauge?
A
25 to 27 gauge
15
Q
Amount to be injected for ID?
A
0.01 to 0.1 mL
