Ch 34 Parenteral Medications

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a standard component of a syringe used for parenteral administration?

• Barrel

• Plunger

• Tip

• Filter

Open Ended

Why is it important for healthcare professionals to understand the proper administration of parenteral medications?

Multiple Choice

Which part of the syringe is responsible for drawing and pushing the medication in and out of the barrel?

• Plunger

• Needle hub

• Plain tip

• Barrel

Fill in the Blank

Filter needles are used when withdrawing medication from a glass ___.

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the gauge number and the diameter of a needle?

• The smaller the number, the larger the diameter.

• The larger the number, the larger the diameter.

• There is no relationship.

• The gauge number only affects the length.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors in the selection of a syringe and needle for parenteral administration?

• Type of medication

• Depth of tissue

• Volume of prescribed drug

• Color of the syringe

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of modified safety injection equipment?

• Plastic shields that cover the needle after use

• Needles that retract into the syringe

• Gas-pressured devices that inject medications without needles

• Glass ampules

Open Ended

Explain two techniques that can be used with standard equipment to prevent needlestick injuries before and after administering an injection.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key function of safety injection devices as shown in the images?

• Prevent needle-stick injuries

• Increase medication absorption

• Reduce medication dosage

• Enhance medication flavor

Open Ended

Identify the ampule, vial, and prefilled cartridge in the image and explain their primary use in medication administration.

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a syringe barrel?

• Holds the medication

• Withdraws the medication

• Instills the medication

• Attaches the needle

Fill in the Blank

The process of adding liquid (diluent) to a powdered substance is called ___.

Open Ended

Explain the challenges and considerations when combining medications in one syringe, as described in the slides.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about prefilled cartridges is/are correct?

• They are sealed glass cylinders of parenteral medication

• They always require a separate needle attachment

• They fit in specially designed syringes

• They can be used to combine medications in one syringe

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about intradermal injections are correct?

• They are used for diagnostic purposes such as tuberculin tests.

• The injection site is typically the inner aspect of the forearm.

• A 25- to 27-gauge needle is commonly used.

• Medication is absorbed rapidly.

Fill in the Blank

The nurse instills the medication for an intradermal injection at a ___ to 15-degree angle of entry.

Open Ended

Describe how the rate of drug absorption can vary at different subcutaneous injection sites and why this is important for medication administration.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the preferred site for administering insulin via subcutaneous injection?

• Abdomen

• Thigh

• Upper arm

• Buttocks

Multiple Choice

Which type of syringe is commonly used to administer heparin subcutaneously?

• Tuberculin syringe

• Insulin syringe

• Prefilled cartridge

• Standard 5 mL syringe

Open Ended

Explain the differences between intradermal and subcutaneous injections in terms of their injection sites, purposes, and equipment used.

Multiple Choice

At what angle should a nurse insert the needle for a subcutaneous injection in a client of average weight or higher?

• 90 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 60 degrees

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common routes for administering insulin to clients with diabetes?

• Subcutaneous injection

• Intravenous injection

• Intramuscular injection

• Oral administration

Fill in the Blank

The breakdown of subcutaneous fat at the site of repeated insulin injections is called ___.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of calibrating insulin syringes in units?

• To ensure accurate dosing of insulin

• To prevent contamination

• To reduce injection pain

• To make syringes reusable

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to inject mixed insulins within 15 minutes of combining them.

Multiple Choice

What should a nurse do after withdrawing heparin from a multidose vial before administration?

• Replace the needle with another one

• Shake the vial vigorously

• Warm the vial in hands

• Mix heparin with insulin

Open Ended

After learning about parenteral medications and their administration equipment, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

What are the main components of a syringe used for parenteral administration?

• Barrel, plunger, and tip

• Needle, cap, and tube

• Handle, chamber, and nozzle

• Reservoir, filter, and cap