needles

Question 1

intradermal use

Answer 1

TB testing

allergy sensitivity

Question 2

intradermal needle size

Answer 2

25-26 gauge

Question 3

what angle do you administer intradermal medication

Answer 3

15 degrees

Question 4

how do you hold the skin for an intradermal medication administration

Answer 4

hold skin taught

Question 5

where is the usual site of administration for intradermal medication

Answer 5

inner forerarm

Question 6

Subcutaneous needle length

Answer 6

5/8” - 7/8”

Question 7

subcutaneous needle size

Answer 7

24-27 gauge

Question 8

use of subcutaneous injections

Answer 8

non-irritating, water-soluble medication

heparin, insulin

Question 9

usual site of subcutaneous administration

Answer 9

abdomen
posterior upper arm
thigh

Question 10

intramuscular use

Answer 10

irritating, solutions in oil, aqueous suspensions

vaccines

Question 11

intramuscular needle size

Answer 11

19-23 gauge

Question 12

intramuscular needle length

Answer 12

1 to 1.5 inches

Question 13

the usual site of administration for intramuscluar medication

Answer 13

Deltoid
vastus lateralis
ventrogluteal

Question 14

subcutaneous hold for administration

Answer 14

pinch up skin

Question 15

what method is used for intramuscular administration

Answer 15

z track method

Question 16

what is the z track method?

Answer 16

pull skin downward about 2.5 cm and hold
insert the needle and inject the medication slowly
withdraw the needle steady and release the skin
gentle pressure may be applied with a sponge

Question 17

what angle do you administer subcutaneous medicine

Answer 17

45 or 90 degrees

Question 18

what angle do you administer intramuscular administration

Answer 18

90 degree