Syringe Reading

Reading a Syringe

Task 411

Parts of the Needle and Syringe

• Needle cap: protects the needle

• Shaft: the long part of needle

• Bevel: slanted, open area of needle

• Hub: attaches needle to syringe

Parts of the Needle and Syringe Cont'd

• Tip: end of syringe that attaches to the needle

• Barrel: the hollow part of the syringe that holds the medication

• Piston: rubber stopper at the end of the plunger

• Plunger: fits within the barrel and moves in and out

Types of Syringes

• Luer-Lok™ tip:

  Has a threaded tip to hold the hub of the needle securely

• Slip tip:

  Standard syringe tip

• Eccentric tip:

  Used to get a straighter angle for IV injections

• Catheter tip:

  Used to administer oral medications and liquefied food

Reading a Syringe

• Step 1: Determine the number of spaces along the calibrated scale.

• Step 2: Take the number of spaces and divide by the largest mark that is numbered on the barrel.

• Step 3: Read the top ring on the piston.

• https://youtu.be/SDACHvwa8Gs

Reading a Syringe

• Example:

  10 spaces between largest mark labeled 1 ml means each line represents 0.1 ml.

Multiple Choice

Let's practice!

How many mLs are in this syringe?

• 15 mLs

• 15.5 mLS

• 18 mLs

• 17 mLs