Medical Assistant Pharmacology : Parenteral Medications
At what angle are intradermal injections given?
10- to 15-degree angle
Click on picture and tell me the amount of medication in the syringe.
2.5 mL
Which of the following syringe sizes would be used to administer medication?
3 mL
In which of the following describes intramuscular injections?
Administered in the patient's muscle
On a needle, what is the name of the flat, slanted end?
Bevel
Why should diabetics rotate the site of insulin injection?
Damaged skin inhibits insulin absorption
Why must a needle never be recapped after use?
High risk of accidental needlestick
Which of the following is true of intravenous injections?
Injects small amounts of medication into bloodstream
Why must a filter needle be used when withdrawing medication from an ampule?
It will prevent glass from being drawn into the syringe
What are two of the most common IV equipment complications?
Loose and kinked tubing
What is drip set?
The number of drops it takes to equal 1 milliliter
At what angle are subcutaneous injections given?
45-degree angle
At what angle are intramuscular injections given?
90-degree angle
Why must patients be monitored closely after an injection?
Adverse reactions can occur suddenly
Which two vital signs must be monitored while a patient is being administered an IV?
Blood pressure and respirations
What is the best way to avoid an accidental needlestick when you must prepare a syringe ahead of time?
Engage the safety sheath or recap the needle
What is the purpose of aspiration in administering an injection?
Ensures that the needle is not in a blood vessel
What should you do if you need to administer an injection to a fidgety two-year-old?
Get assistance holding the child still
In which of the following areas can a subcutaneous injection be given?
Mid- and lower-back
On a syringe, what is the name of the plastic rod that is used to draw and push out medication?
Plunger
Which of the following describes the z-track method of injection?
Pull surrounding tissue away from the site during administration
How can an air bubble be expelled from a syringe?
Tap barrel and push plunger to release
Which of the following is true of needles?
The higher the gauge, the smaller the diameter