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NUR 336 Final Exam 2024 | NUR 336Actual Exam 2024 Questions and
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A 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? -ANSWER-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? -ANSWER-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? -ANSWER-
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? -ANSWER-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? -ANSWER-If the
client has allergies to the medication
Which of the following terms indicates that a medication is given via
an injection? -ANSWER-Parenteral
What is an injection? -ANSWER-Insertion of a substance into the
body, container or space
,What should you do when preparing and administering medications by
injection? -ANSWER--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? -ANSWER-Typically
1 to 5 mL
What are the three parts of a syringe? -ANSWER--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? -ANSWER-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? -ANSWER-Push on it, then twist it slightly while applying
pressure
When are filter needles used to administer an injection? -ANSWER-
NEVER; they are required when drawing up certain types of
medications
,What does the needle's gauge reflect? -ANSWER-The diameter of the
needle
-Larger gauge: narrower (smaller) diameter of the needle
How is the length of a needle chosen? -ANSWER-Based on intended
use
What do safety devices on needles reduce the risk of? -ANSWER-
Needlestick injury
What are the three parts of a needle? -ANSWER--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? -ANSWER-One-handed scoop method
When should you recap a needle that has been in contact with a
client? -ANSWER-NEVER
What are the 4 types of injections? -ANSWER--Intradermal
-Subcutaneous
-Subcutaneous insulin
-Intramuscular
What type of injections require a needle diameter of 25- to 27-gauge?
-ANSWER--Intradermal
, -Subcutaneous
What type of injection requires a needle diameter of 28- to 31-gauge?
-ANSWER-Subcutaneous insulin
What type of injection requires a needle diameter of 18- to 25-gauge?
-ANSWER-Intramuscular
What type of injection requires a needle length of 1/2- to 5/8-inch? -
ANSWER-Intradermal
What type of injection requires a needle length of 3/8- to 5/8-inch? -
ANSWER-Subcutaneous
What type of injection requires a needle length of 5/16- to 1/2-inch? -
ANSWER-Subcutaneous insulin
What type of injection requires a needle length of 5/8- to 1 1/2-inch? -
ANSWER-Intramuscular
What type of injection requires a needle angle of 5 to 15 degrees? -
ANSWER-Intradermal
What type of injections require a needle angle of 45 to 90 degrees? -
ANSWER--Subcutaneous
-Subcutaneous insulin
What type of injection requires a needle angle of 90 degrees? -
ANSWER-Intramuscular
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