Types Of Injection

Question 1

Interdermal (forearm )
Allergy test
TB

Answer 1

1/4 - 5/8 needle length
25-30 G
TB or 1mL syringe
15 degree
No massage

Question 2

Subcutaneous (abdomen )
insulin , heparin , lovenox

Answer 2

3/8 - 7/8 inch
24 - 29 G
Insulin or 1mL
45 degree
Yes message but not insulin heparin or lovenox

Question 3

IM Deltoid
Vaccines

Answer 3

1 inch adult
20-22G
3mL syringe
90 degree
Massage

Question 4

IM ventrogluteal
Steroid
Antibiotics
Pain

Answer 4

1-1.5 inch adult
20-22G
3mL syringe
90 degree
Massage

Question 5

IM Z Track
Irritating/ staining
Half ok Vistaril
Ventrogluteal

Answer 5

1-2 inch adult
20-22 G
3 mL syringe
90degree
No massage

Question 6

Deltoid IM
LOCATION

Answer 6

locate acromion process
3 finger breaths down
Fuller part ( more anterior )

Question 7

Ventrogluteal
LOCATION

Answer 7

side lying
Opposite hand for hip
R right hip (L hand )
-Place palm on greater trochanter
Index finger anterior superior iliac spine
- middle finger point toward iliac crest
The V formed marks the injection site

Question 8

Z TRACK
Location

Answer 8

Displace tissue 1-2 inches