Medication
What type of supply used for injections is a small glass or plastic container with rubber stopper?
Which syringe is already filled with dosage?
Premeasured syringe.
What's the needle size?
25-27 gauge
What is the angle of insertion?
45° - 90°
What is needle length?
1 - 2 inch
An ampule.
Which syringe is the standard syringe?
Hypodermic syringe?
What is the needle length?
1/6 - 1/2 inch
What is the needle size?
23 - 25 gauge
What is the angle of insertion?
90°
How should medication be stored?
In their original containers, stored in clean, dry, secure area and shielded from heat, light and moisture.
Which syringe is a 1mL syringe marked hundredths?
Tuberculin syringe.
What's the angle of insertion?
5° - 15°
What is the needle length?
5/8 inch
What is needle size?
23 - 25 gauge
When does multidose vials usually expire?
After 28 days.
Which syringe is calibrated in units specifically for insulin?
Insulin syringe.
Other than the tuberculin skin test, what test is administered by ID injections?
Allergy test
What medications are SC injections commonly used for?
What is aspiration? What should you never aspirate?
Pulling the plunger back to check for blood return. Vaccines
How many times should the medication be checked before administered to the patient?
3 times
What are the parts of a syringe?
Bevel, Needle Shaft, Needle Hub, Barrel, Plunger
The TB skin test must be read how long after administration?
48 - 72 hours
Why must injection sites be rotated regularly?
To prevent tissue damage, scarring, or lipodystrophy.
Detroit muscle must not receive more than how many medication?
1mL