Unit 12- Medication and Parenteral Admin (Needle)

Question 1

Ampoule

Answer 1

Sealed glass containers that contain open dose of medication

Question 2

Bevel

Answer 2

Angled tip of the needle

Question 3

Gauge

Answer 3

Diameter of needles ranges from 25-28 gauge

Question 4

Intradermal

Answer 4

Injection into the epidermis of the skin. Slow absorption rate.
15 degree angle.

Question 5

Intramuscular

Answer 5

Injection into the muscle tissue below subcutaneous tissue. Absorption rate is quicker due to high vascularity. 90 degree angle.

Question 6

Subcutaneous

Answer 6

Injection into the subcutaneous layer of the skin. Slower absorption rate.
45 or 90 degrees angle.

Question 7

Parenteral Administration

Answer 7

An injection without entering the mouth, stomach, intestine, rectum or respiratory tract. The parenteral route allows medications to be directly absorbed into the body.

Question 8

U-100 Syringe

Answer 8

Cc and mL syringes marked 1mL.
1mL equals 1 cc.
Designed for insulin injection for diabetes.