Needles
Syringes
Intramuscular Injections
Subcutaneous/
Interdermal Injections
Miscellaneous
100
3 inch
What needle length will you choose to administer an intramuscular injection to a 350 lb woman?
100
cubic centimeters
What are hypodermic syringes calculated in?
100
3 cc's
What is the maximum amout of medication that can be injected into the gluteal area?
100
0.01 to 0.2
What is the amount of medication that can be injected into the interdermal layer of the skin?
100
18 guage
What needle has the largest lumun?
200
To form a whel
Why do you place the bevel up when administering an intradermal injection?
200
0.10th and 0.100th units
What are insulin syringes calculated in?
200
90 degree
What angel is used to administer an intramuscular injection?
200
Insulin and Allergy injections
What are two common medications administered through subcutaneous route?
200
To prevent a vacuum from forming
Why do you inject an equal amount of air into the vial before withdrawing the edicine?
300
1/2 to 5/8
What is needle length range for subctaneous injections?
300
Flange
What part of the syringe helps to prevent the syringe from rolling when placed on a flat service?
300
Vastus Laterilas
What sight is used to administer an IM injection in an infant and child up to 3 years of age?
300
1 cc
What is the maximum amount of medication that can be injected into the subcutaneous tissue?
300
To be sure you are not in a blood vein
Why do you asperiate befor injecting the medication?
400
25 to 27
What is needle the guage range for intradermal injections?
400
The Plunger
What part of the syringe helps in injection the medicine into the body?
400
1 inch to 3 inches
What is the range of the needle length to administer an intramuscular injection?
400
Permits easier insertion into the skin
Why do you hold the skin taut when administering an intradermal injection?
400
Mantoux
What is the name of the most common TB skin test?
500
18 guage
What needle has the largest luman?
500
Tuberculin
What syringe will you choose to administer a TB skin test?
500
Medications that irritates the tissue or stains the skin
What is the z-tract injection used for?
500
Discontinue antihystamines 3 days prior.
What is preparing a patient for allergy skin tests?
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