Week 3 Exam 1 Injections

Question 1

What are parenteral medications?

Answer 1

Medications injected or infused into body tissues or bloodstream via intradermal, subcutaneous, IM, or IV routes.

Question 2

What are the key advantages of parenteral injections?

Answer 2

• Absorbed faster and more completely
• More predictable results
• Measurable dosage

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of parenteral injections?

Answer 3

Tissue damage may occur if pH, osmotic pressure, or solubility of medication is inappropriate for the tissue.

Question 4

What are the 6 Rights of medication administration?

Answer 4

• Right patient
• Right medication
• Right dose
• Right route
• Right time
• Right documentation

Question 5

What are the 3 Checks in medication administration?

Answer 5

Check medication label three times before administration.

Question 6

What are the 2 Patient Identifiers used in medication administration?

Answer 6

Use at least two identifiers to confirm patient identity.

Question 7

What is a safety needle?

Answer 7

A needle designed to reduce the risk of accidental puncture with contaminated needles.

Question 8

What gauge needles are typically used for smaller injections?

Answer 8

• 25- to 30-gauge

Question 9

What gauge needles are used for larger volume injections?

Answer 9

• 14- to 18-gauge

Question 10

What is the angle of insertion for intradermal injections?

Answer 10

5° to 15°.

Question 11

What is the maximum volume for intradermal injections?

Answer 11

About 0.1 mL.

Question 12

What are common sites for subcutaneous injections?

Answer 12

• Abdomen
• Arms
• Thigh
• Upper buttocks

Question 13

What needle size is typically used for subcutaneous injections?

Answer 13

½ - 5/8 inches; 25 – 30 gauge.

Question 14

What is the typical maximum volume for IM injections in the deltoid muscle?

Answer 14

No more than 0.5 to 1 mL.

Question 15

When should you aspirate before injecting medication?

Answer 15

When administering medications that could cause harm if given intravenously.

Question 16

What are the preferred IM injection sites?

Answer 16

• Vastus lateralis
• Ventrogluteal
• Deltoid

Question 17

What is the maximum volume for IM injections in the ventrogluteal site?

Answer 17

Up to 3 mL.

Question 18

What is the Z Track method used for?

Answer 18

To minimize irritation and leakage of medication in IM injections.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a filter needle?

Answer 19

To prevent glass shards or contaminants from entering the syringe.

Question 20

What is reconstitution in the context of medications?

Answer 20

Adding a diluent or solvent to a powder to create a solution for injection.

Question 21

What should you do with a used needle?

Answer 21

Dispose in a sharps container.

Question 22

True or False: You can recap a used needle.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

What factors must be considered when mixing medications in the same syringe?

Answer 23

• Compatibility
• Total dose within accepted limits
• Same route prescribed

Question 24

What is meant by ‘needle dead space’?

Answer 24

The volume of medication that remains in the needle after injection.

Question 25

How many mL can you give in the deltoid?

Answer 25

1 mL.

Question 26

How many mL can the vastus lateral is hold?

Answer 26

5 ml

Question 27

How many ml can ventrogluteal hold?

Answer 27

3 ml

Question 28

IM injection is at what degree?

Answer 28

90

Question 29

SQ is at what degree?

Answer 29

45. ( pinch two inches of fat)

Question 30

Intradermal injection is at what degree?

Answer 30

15 degrees used for tb test

Question 31

What is used to measure insulin?

Answer 31

Units