NUR 117 Exam 2 – Medical-Surgical Nursing Fundamentals Review Questions
and Study Guide
this type of drug administration refers to the drug administration by any other route than the GI
tract - ✔✔parenteral
subcutaneous and intramuscular refer to this type of drug administration - ✔✔parenteral
a *syringe* has three parts. what are they - ✔✔barrel
plunger
tip
TB syringes are used to measure small volumes of medication accurately. what is the volume of
medication to be delivered - ✔✔0.1mL
what is the injection site used for TB testing - ✔✔medial forearm
T or F
with plastic syringes, read the amount at the point where the rubber flange of the syringe
plunger is parallel to the calibration scale of the barrel - ✔✔True
insulin should only be drawn up with what type of syringe - ✔✔insulin syringe
low-dose insulin syringes are used for patients receiving _____ units or fewer of U-100 insulin -
✔✔50 units
tuberculin syringes are the most accurate measurements of doses ______mL or less - ✔✔1 mL
,what are the advantages of pre-filled syringes - ✔✔time saved in preparation, less chance of
contamination
what are the disadvantages of pre-filled syringes - ✔✔additional expense, different holders for
different cartridges, volume of second medication limited
the needle has 3 parts. what are they - ✔✔hub
shaft
beveled tip
what part of the syringe is sterile? - ✔✔the needle (contains the hub, shaft, and beveled tip)
this refers to the diameter of the hole inside the needle - ✔✔needle gauge
needle gauge and needle length both depend on - ✔✔route
when preparing to give a parenteral medication, what equipment is needed - ✔✔-drug in
sterile, sealed container
-syringe of the correct volume
-needle of the correct gauge and length
-needleless access device
-antiseptic swab
-MAR
what is the procedure protocol before administering an injection - ✔✔-hand hygiene
,-7 rights
-check comparability chart before mixing
-check med calculations
-prepare drug in a clean, well-lit area
-use asepsis
-check expiration date
this type of route is used when the medication is deposited in the loose connective tissue
between the dermis and muscle layer - ✔✔subcutaneous route
heparin, insulin, and enoxaparin are all given via what route - ✔✔subcutaneous
what are common subcutaneous route sites - ✔✔upper arm, anterior thighs, abdomen
what gauge needle should you use when giving a subcutaneous injection - ✔✔25-27 gauge
needle
how long should a subcutaneous needle be - ✔✔5/8" to 1" depending on patient
typically a subcutaneous injection should be given at a 90 degree angle. if the patient is smaller,
you should give the injection at a _______ degree angle - ✔✔45
, what are the two layers above the subcutaneous tissue - ✔✔epidermis and dermis
any skin surface can be used for an intradermal injection, but what sites are preferred? - ✔✔-
upper chest
-inner aspect of forearm
-scapular area of the back
what are the 2 methods used for allergy testing - ✔✔-intradermal injection method
-skin-prick test (SPT)
when administering an intradermal medication, what angle should you insert the needle -
✔✔5-15 degrees with the bevel facing up
what type of injection has the slowest absorption rate - ✔✔intradermal, could take days
T or F
a small bleb will form as you inject an intradermal medication; if it does not form, it is likely the
medication is in subcutaneous tissue, and the results will be invalid - ✔✔true
Which route of administration is used for allergy testing?
a. Intravenous
b. Intramuscular
c. Subcutaneous
d. Intradermal - ✔✔d. intradermal
what is the amount of medication that can be administered through an intradermal
administration - ✔✔
and Study Guide
this type of drug administration refers to the drug administration by any other route than the GI
tract - ✔✔parenteral
subcutaneous and intramuscular refer to this type of drug administration - ✔✔parenteral
a *syringe* has three parts. what are they - ✔✔barrel
plunger
tip
TB syringes are used to measure small volumes of medication accurately. what is the volume of
medication to be delivered - ✔✔0.1mL
what is the injection site used for TB testing - ✔✔medial forearm
T or F
with plastic syringes, read the amount at the point where the rubber flange of the syringe
plunger is parallel to the calibration scale of the barrel - ✔✔True
insulin should only be drawn up with what type of syringe - ✔✔insulin syringe
low-dose insulin syringes are used for patients receiving _____ units or fewer of U-100 insulin -
✔✔50 units
tuberculin syringes are the most accurate measurements of doses ______mL or less - ✔✔1 mL
,what are the advantages of pre-filled syringes - ✔✔time saved in preparation, less chance of
contamination
what are the disadvantages of pre-filled syringes - ✔✔additional expense, different holders for
different cartridges, volume of second medication limited
the needle has 3 parts. what are they - ✔✔hub
shaft
beveled tip
what part of the syringe is sterile? - ✔✔the needle (contains the hub, shaft, and beveled tip)
this refers to the diameter of the hole inside the needle - ✔✔needle gauge
needle gauge and needle length both depend on - ✔✔route
when preparing to give a parenteral medication, what equipment is needed - ✔✔-drug in
sterile, sealed container
-syringe of the correct volume
-needle of the correct gauge and length
-needleless access device
-antiseptic swab
-MAR
what is the procedure protocol before administering an injection - ✔✔-hand hygiene
,-7 rights
-check comparability chart before mixing
-check med calculations
-prepare drug in a clean, well-lit area
-use asepsis
-check expiration date
this type of route is used when the medication is deposited in the loose connective tissue
between the dermis and muscle layer - ✔✔subcutaneous route
heparin, insulin, and enoxaparin are all given via what route - ✔✔subcutaneous
what are common subcutaneous route sites - ✔✔upper arm, anterior thighs, abdomen
what gauge needle should you use when giving a subcutaneous injection - ✔✔25-27 gauge
needle
how long should a subcutaneous needle be - ✔✔5/8" to 1" depending on patient
typically a subcutaneous injection should be given at a 90 degree angle. if the patient is smaller,
you should give the injection at a _______ degree angle - ✔✔45
, what are the two layers above the subcutaneous tissue - ✔✔epidermis and dermis
any skin surface can be used for an intradermal injection, but what sites are preferred? - ✔✔-
upper chest
-inner aspect of forearm
-scapular area of the back
what are the 2 methods used for allergy testing - ✔✔-intradermal injection method
-skin-prick test (SPT)
when administering an intradermal medication, what angle should you insert the needle -
✔✔5-15 degrees with the bevel facing up
what type of injection has the slowest absorption rate - ✔✔intradermal, could take days
T or F
a small bleb will form as you inject an intradermal medication; if it does not form, it is likely the
medication is in subcutaneous tissue, and the results will be invalid - ✔✔true
Which route of administration is used for allergy testing?
a. Intravenous
b. Intramuscular
c. Subcutaneous
d. Intradermal - ✔✔d. intradermal
what is the amount of medication that can be administered through an intradermal
administration - ✔✔
