Routes of Administration

Question 1

Epidural

Answer 1

Epidural space (spine) - injectable liquid - CCMA cannot administer

Question 2

intra-arterial

Answer 2

arteries (to break up clots) - injectable liquid - CCMA cannot administer

Question 3

intra-articular

Answer 3

within a joint space - injectable liquid - CCMA cannot administer

Question 4

intradermal - 10 degree

Answer 4

skin of the upper chest, forearms, upper back - injectable liquid - CCMA can administer

Question 5

intramuscular - 90 degree

Answer 5

deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventrogluteal muscles - injectable liquid - CCMA can administer

Question 6

intraosseous

Answer 6

bone marrow - injectable liquid - CCMA cannot administer

Question 7

intraperitoneal

Answer 7

peritoneal cavity (Abdomen) - injectable liquid - CCMA cannot administer

Question 8

intrapleural

Answer 8

pleural space (lungs) - injectable liquid - CCMA cannot administer

Question 9

intrathecal

Answer 9

subarachnoid space (brain) - injectable liquid - CCMA cannot administer

Question 10

intravenous (IV) - 25 degree

Answer 10

major veins, most often in the arms and hands, or via central venous access devices - injectable liquid - CCMA cannot administer

Question 11

subcutaneous

Answer 11

under the skin of the abdomen, anterior thighs, upper outer arm, upper back (under the shoulder) - injectable liquid - CCMA can administer