CPSS Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025

CPSS Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Small bottle that contains the drug - ANSWERSAmpule Diameter of the needle - ANSWERSGauge Enlarged base by which a hollow needle may be attached to a device (as a syringe) - ANSWERSHub Cylindrical container that holds liquids - ANSWERSBarrel A small container, usually with a closure, used especially for liquids - ANSWERSVial What are the reasons to give an injection? - ANSWERS- 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? - ANSWERS18 g What is the needle size used for IM injections? - ANSWERS22g What is the needle size used for SubQ injections? - ANSWERS25-27g What needle size is used for ID injections? - ANSWERS26-27g What type of injection has the fastest rate of absorption? - ANSWERSIV > IM > SQ