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NUR 336 Final | 275 Questions | With Complete SolutionsA nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection at
the ventrogluteal site. Which of the following needle lengths
should the nurse select for an adult of average size? Correct
Answers 1 1/2 inches
A nurse is preparing to give an intramuscular injection into the
left ventrogluteal muscle. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take to locate the site of injection? Correct Answers
Use the heel of the hand and index finger to locate the vastus
lateralis muscle
A nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection to a client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Correct
Answers Rotate the injection sites
A nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal injection.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure
proper technique? Correct Answers Use a tuberculin syringe
with a 5/8-inch, 25 gauge needle
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection to a
client. Which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answers If the client has allergies to the medication
Which of the following terms indicates that a medication is
given via an injection? Correct Answers Parenteral
What is an injection? Correct Answers Insertion of a substance
into the body, container or space
,What should you do when preparing and administering
medications by injection? Correct Answers -Keep distractions
to a minimum
-Double-check all calculations
-Avoid shortcuts
-Follow the 10 rights of medication administration
What size syringes would you use for injections? Correct
Answers Typically 1 to 5 mL
What are the three parts of a syringe? Correct Answers -Barrel
-Tip
-Plunger
You must keep the inside of all three parts sterile as you prepare
and administer an injection!
What is a Luer-lock? Correct Answers Standardized connectors
that securely join small-scale fluid fittings making leak-free
connections. Luer locks can be found on needles, syringes and
catheters, and other medical devices.
*A twist-on locking mechanism that fastens the needle securely
to the syringe*
How do you secure the needle when using a syringe with a non-
Luer-lock tip? Correct Answers Push on it, then twist it slightly
while applying pressure
,When are filter needles used to administer an injection? Correct
Answers NEVER; they are required when drawing up certain
types of medications
What does the needle's gauge reflect? Correct Answers The
diameter of the needle
-Larger gauge: narrower (smaller) diameter of the needle
How is the length of a needle chosen? Correct Answers Based
on intended use
What do safety devices on needles reduce the risk of? Correct
Answers Needlestick injury
What are the three parts of a needle? Correct Answers -Bevel
(slanted tip)
-Shaft
-Hub (the part that attaches to the syringe)
You must keep all three parts sterile as you prepare the
administer the injection!
If you have to recap a clean needle, such as after drawing up a
medication, what technique should be used to avoid an
accidental needlestick? Correct Answers One-handed scoop
method
When should you recap a needle that has been in contact with a
client? Correct Answers NEVER
, What are the 4 types of injections? Correct Answers -
Intradermal
-Subcutaneous
-Subcutaneous insulin
-Intramuscular
What type of injections require a needle diameter of 25- to 27-
gauge? Correct Answers -Intradermal
-Subcutaneous
What type of injection requires a needle diameter of 28- to 31-
gauge? Correct Answers Subcutaneous insulin
What type of injection requires a needle diameter of 18- to 25-
gauge? Correct Answers Intramuscular
What type of injection requires a needle length of 1/2- to 5/8-
inch? Correct Answers Intradermal
What type of injection requires a needle length of 3/8- to 5/8-
inch? Correct Answers Subcutaneous
What type of injection requires a needle length of 5/16- to 1/2-
inch? Correct Answers Subcutaneous insulin
What type of injection requires a needle length of 5/8- to 1 1/2-
inch? Correct Answers Intramuscular
What type of injection requires a needle angle of 5 to 15
degrees? Correct Answers Intradermal
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