Medical Assisting - Chapter 54 Administering Medications Exam

The intradermal injection is given at a ________-degree angle to the skin surface. 5—10 10—15 15—20 20—25

10—15

Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's deltoid muscle. 1 1.5 2 2.5

2

Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's ventrogluteal muscle. 1 1.5 2 2.5

2.5

Patients receiving allergy injections should remain in the office after their injection, per the office protocol, usually ________ minutes, to ensure that the patient is not having any type of allergic reaction. 2 to 3 5 to 10 10 to 20 20 to 30

20 to 30

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can be given to females as young as 9 through ________ years of age. 14 20 26 32

26

Larger syringes are calibrated in 2-mL, 3-mL, 5-mL, 10-mL, and larger sizes, up to 60 mL. The most commonly used size is the ________ syringe, because it is the most accurate with small doses of medication. 2-mL 3-mL 5-mL 10-mL

3-mL

The length of needle required for medication administration varies from 3/8 inch to ________ inches. 2 3 4 5

4

Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a dorsogluteal muscle. 2 3 4 5

4

The fifth dose of diphtheria vaccine is given to children between the ages of ________ years. 2 and 4 4 and 6 6 and 8 8 and 10

4 and 6

Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's vastus lateralis muscle. 2 3 4 5

5

In addition to the influenza vaccination, adults ________ years of age and older should receive the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV). 35 45 55 65

65

Intramuscular injections are always given at a ________-degree angle. 30 45 90 120

90

Because of the high incidence of Hepatitis A, it is recommended that children be vaccinated with Hepatitis A vaccine in all of these states, EXCEPT ________. Alaska Arizona California Oregon

California

What should be the first step in the method for correctly withdrawing medication from a single-dose or multiple-dose vial? Select the syringe and needle based on the type of medication and location for the injection site. Compare the medication vial (bottle) against the physician's order. Thoroughly wash hands with soap and running water. Remove the needle from the vial.

Compare the medication vial (bottle) against the physician's order.

The ________ vaccine guards against whooping cough. MMR DTaP Hib RV

DTaP

________ DTaP shots are required to fully protect a child. The last booster is given to children between the ages of 4 and 6. Three Five Seven Nine

Five

The recommended immunization schedule for persons aged 0 through 18 years includes the recommendation that an infant receive the "first dose" of the ________ vaccine at birth. DTaP MMR HepB PCV13

HepB

Which of the following statements about outpatient IV therapy is FALSE? It prevents hospital admissions. It is less cost effective for patients without insurance. It allows patients to spend more time with family. It enables earlier discharge for patients.

It is less cost effective for patients without insurance.

Which is NOT a common site for intradermal injections? anterior forearm upper chest upper back abdomen

abdomen

IV therapy is indicated for all of the following, EXCEPT ________. rheumatoid arthritis medications replacing lost fluids administering hemoglobin administering medications into the respiratory tract

administering medications into the respiratory tract

During a tuberculin skin test, the skin where the test is done should be cleansed with ________ and allowed to dry. cool water warm water an alcohol wipe disinfectant

an alcohol wipe

A(n) ________ recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule is issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the CDC, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. monthly quarterly annual biannual

annual

The subcutaneous injection is given just under the skin in the fat (adipose) tissue. This method is used for small doses of non-irritating medications for all of the following, EXCEPT ________. immunizations antibiotics insulin heparin

antibiotics

The ________ holds the liquid in the syringe. hub shaft barrel flange

barrel

The medical assistant's role in intravenous therapy includes all of these, EXCEPT ________. documenting the procedure for the IV tray set up reassuring the patient during the procedure recognizing possible side effects documenting the IV procedure

documenting the IV procedure

The availability of the Hib vaccine has caused incidents of Hib to ________ since 1985. dramatically increase dramatically decrease slightly increase slightly decrease

dramatically decrease

A child should receive a total of ________ dose(s) of the hepatitis B vaccine. one two three four

four

The smaller the bore, or lumen, of the hollow syringe needle, the ________ the gauge. lower smaller longer higher

higher

The ________ connects the needle to the syringe. lumen shaft hub flange

hub

In the first six months of life, it is recommended that infants be vaccinated for all of these, EXCEPT ________. rotavirus human papillomavirus diphtheria acellular pertussis

human papillomavirus

The most common side effect of intravenous therapy is ________. phlebitis infiltration inflammation of the vein infection at the site of the needle

infiltration

To administer medication by subcutaneous injection, the medical assistant does all of these, EXCEPT ________. grasp the skin at the injection site form a small mass of tissue grasp the syringe like a dart insert the needle in one swift movement at a 90-degree angle

insert the needle in one swift movement at a 90-degree angle

Allergy tests are administered by ________. inhalation intradermal injection subcutaneous injection intramuscular injection

intradermal injection

The purified protein derivative (PPD) test for tuberculosis is administered by ________. subcutaneous injection inhalation intradermal injection intramuscular injection

intradermal injection

The smallest gauge needles are used for ________. intravenous lines intramuscular injections subcutaneous injections intradermal injections

intradermal injections

The medical assistant's scope of practice includes administration of medication by all of these routes, EXCEPT ________. subcutaneously intramuscularly intravenously intradermally

intravenously

The MMR vaccine prevents mumps, which can result in all of the following, EXCEPT ________. meningitis liver damage deafness encephalitis

liver damage

The MMR vaccine prevents ________, a disease that can result in birth defects, brain damage, deafness, or death. diphtheria chickenpox measles scarlet fever

measles

The Haemophilus influenzae type b disease vaccine protects individuals from Hib disease, an infection that can cause ________. measles influenza meningitis hepatitis

meningitis

The medical assistant charts the medication administration on the patient record, including all of these, EXCEPT ________. route of administration dosage needle gauge medical assistant's name

needle gauge

When children receive a vaccine for tetanus, it is usually injected in combination with vaccines for ________ and diphtheria. measles pertussis rubella mumps

pertussis

All needles and syringes should be placed in a ________, needle down, as soon as they are used. cover Safety-Lock red sharps container sheath

red sharps container

A nebulizer dispenses medication into the ________. mucous membranes respiratory tract skin muscles

respiratory tract

To prevent needlesticks, ________ needles and syringes should be used. safety unsheathed recapped disinfected used

safety

The ________ vaccine is indicated only for adults. influenza shingles pneumoccocal hepatitis A

shingles

Intramuscular injections (IM) are given in one of four sites. These sites include all of the following muscles, EXCEPT the ________. deltoid subscapular vastus lateralis dorsogluteal

subscapular

Medication must be checked ________ times before administration. two three four five

three

All of these are types of oral medication administration, EXCEPT ________. liquid. transdermal. buccal. sublingual.

transdermal

The MMR vaccine to protect children from developing measles, mumps, and rubella is given in ________ dose(s). one two three four

two

Only infants whose mothers have negative hepatitis B surface antigens (HBsAg) may be given the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine by age ________ instead of soon after birth. four weeks six weeks two months three months

two months

Bolus, IV push, and scheduled intermittent administration are all examples of ________ dosage. analgesic unit port sublingual

unit

The ________ vaccine guards against chickenpox. RV1 IPV 2vHPV varicella

varicella

The safest and preferred site for intramuscular injections on a toddler is the ________ muscle. vastus lateralis deltoid dorsogluteal ventrogluteal

vastus lateralis

Medical assistants should NOT administer medication with ________. verbal orders patient consent strict procedures signed physician orders

verbal orders

When administering a Z-Track injection, it is critically important to ________. insert the needle and then pull the skin withdraw the needle after releasing the skin withdraw the needle before releasing the skin inject the medication and then pull the skin

withdraw the needle before releasing the skin