Parenteral Administration

Question 1

ID is used for?

Answer 1

TB and Allergy sensitivities

Question 2

Needle size for ID

Answer 2

25-27 gauge

Question 3

Usual site for ID?

Answer 3

Inner forearm. 10-15 degrees. Form a bleb.

Question 4

SubQ injections used for ?

Answer 4

Nonrotation, water-soluble medications.

Question 5

Needle size for subq is ?

Answer 5

23-25 gauge.

Question 6

Usual site for SubQ?
Abdomen. Posterior upper arm. And thigh.

Answer 6

Abdomen. Posterior upper arm. And thigh.
90 degrees for overweight patients.
45 Degrees for underweight.

Question 7

IM injection needle size is?

Answer 7

22-25 gauge

Question 8

Usual site for IM injections are?

Answer 8

Deltoid, Vastus lateralis, and Ventrogluteal.
90 Degree angle. No more than 3ml per site
Use two different sites if more than 3 ml order.
Use Z track method

Question 9

Uses for IM injections are for:

Answer 9

Irritating Meds, solutions in oils, and aqueous suspensions.

Question 10

Iv is used for

Answer 10

Administration of blood products, fluids, and medications.

Question 11

Needle size for IV uses

Answer 11

16 g Trauma
18 g Used for surgery and blood administration
22- 24 used for children and older adults

Question 12

What is the usual site for IVs

Answer 12

Hand
Wrist
Cubital fossa or antecubital
Foot
Scalp

Question 13

16 Gauge

Answer 13

Grey
Trauma and Surgery
Rapid Bolus

Question 14

18 Gauge

Answer 14

Green
Administration of blood or dyes for scans

Question 15

20 Gauge

Answer 15

Pink
Medications, routine IV fluid

Question 16

22 Gauge

Answer 16

Blue
IV Fluids

Question 17

24 G

Answer 17

Gold
Pediatric Patients
Elderly Patients
Fragile and small veins