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Small bottle that contains the drug - Ampule Diameter of the needle - Gauge Enlarged base by which a hollow needle may be attached to a device (as a syringe) - Hub Cylindrical container that holds liquids - Barrel A small container, usually with a closure, used especially for liquids - ...

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CPSS Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS TOP GRADED 2024
Small bottle that contains the drug - Ampule


Diameter of the needle - Gauge


Enlarged base by which a hollow needle may be attached to a device (as a syringe) -
Hub


Cylindrical container that holds liquids - Barrel


A small container, usually with a closure, used especially for liquids - Vial


What are the reasons to give an injection? - - if drug is poorly absorbed or degraded by
GI system
- if pt is uncooperative, unconscious, unable to take PO
- used when localized therapy is desired
- preferred when rapid & predictable drug response is desired in ER situations


What is the needle size used for blood withdrawal? - 18 g


What is the needle size used for IM injections? - 22g


What is the needle size used for SubQ injections? - 25-27g


What needle size is used for ID injections? - 26-27g


What type of injection has the fastest rate of absorption? - IV > IM > SQ

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When are IM injections indicated? - - drugs are not easily absorbed PO
- when you want an intermediate rate of onset & duration of action
- when parenteral delivery is necessary


What are the 3 main sites of IM injections? - - gluteal (upper outter quadrant)
- deltoid (lateral & 3-4cm below the acromion)
- vastus lateralis (antero-lateral, upper thigh)


Which IM site is preferred in infants & kids under 3? - Vastus lateralis
*painful due to fascia lata
*lack of nerves and vessels


Which IM site is preferred in kids over 2? - Gluteus maximus
*higher risk of hitting siatic nerve in kids under 2


Which IM site is preferred in adults? - Deltoid
*watch for radial nerve in kids


What is an important technique to use when giving an IM injection? - Draw about 0.2ccs
of air into syringe (air lock)
Hold syringe like a dart at 90 degree angle
Max amount injected is 3ccs
*DO NOT MASSAGE- will break seal*


What are the complications associated with IM injections? - - inject into vessel
- inject into nerve
- needle breaks off
- sterile/septic abscess

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Which type of injection is used for drugs requiring slower absorption and longer duration
of action? - SubQ
*drugs must be soluble and potent in small concentrations


What are the 3 common sites used for SC injections? - - upper outer arm
- anterior thigh
- lower abdomen


What are the MC SC injections given? - Heparin & Insulin
*refrigerate insulin
*Do NOT aspirate or massage heparin injections


How is insulin mixed? - Rolled between palms of hands - gently!


What technique should be used when giving a SC injection? - Pinch SC tissue into roll
with thumb & forefinger of non-dominant hand; inject at 45 degree angle
Max amount 2ccs


Which type of injection has little systemic affects and is mainly localized? - ID injections
- TB & allergy testing


What are the C/I to ID injections? - - dermatitis
- cellulitis
- previous positive TB test


What are the most commonly used sites for ID injections? - Ventral forearm (TB) & back
(allergy testing)
*Rabies vaccine given ID in deltoid


What technique should be used when giving an ID injection? - Move down 3-4 finger
widths from the antecubital area

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