Chapter 34 Parenteral Medications Google Slides

Open Ended

What are some key differences between syringes and insulin pens used for parenteral administration?

Multiple Choice

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

• To ensure patient safety and effective treatment

• To reduce the cost of medications

• To avoid oral medication errors

• To increase the speed of medication delivery

Multiple Choice

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

• Plunger

• Needle hub

• Plain tip

• Barrel

Multiple Choice

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

• The smaller the gauge number, the larger the diameter

• The larger the gauge number, the larger the diameter

• Gauge number does not affect diameter

• The gauge number is the same as the length

Open Ended

List three factors that influence the selection of a syringe and needle for parenteral administration.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features 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

• All of the above

Open Ended

Describe two techniques with standard equipment to prevent needlestick injuries before and after administering an injection.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of safety injection devices as shown in the images?

• To prevent needlestick injuries

• To increase injection speed

• To reduce medication dosage

• To improve medication taste

Open Ended

Describe the differences between an ampule, a vial, and a prefilled cartridge as shown in the image.

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a syringe barrel?

• Holds the medication

• Withdraws the medication

• Instills the medication

• Attaches the needle

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to draw exact amounts from each drug container when combining medications in one syringe.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about prefilled cartridges are correct?

• They are sealed glass cylinders of parenteral medication

• They always require a separate needle to be attached

• They are designed to fit in specially designed syringes

• They can be used to combine medications in one syringe

Multiple Choice

What is the typical volume that a tuberculin syringe can hold for intradermal injections?

• 1 mL

• 5 mL

• 10 mL

• 0.5 mL

Multiple Select

Which of the following are commonly administered via subcutaneous injection?

• Insulin

• Heparin

• Tuberculin

• Antibiotics

Open Ended

Explain the differences in technique and purpose between intradermal and subcutaneous injections.

Multiple Choice

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

• Abdomen

• Thigh

• Upper arm

• Buttocks

Multiple Choice

Which syringe is typically used to prepare heparin for subcutaneous injection?

• Tuberculin syringe

• Insulin syringe

• Prefilled cartridge

• Standard 10 mL syringe

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

• Oral administration

• Topical application

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to rotate the injection site when administering insulin and describe the complications that can arise if this is not done.

Multiple Choice

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

• To ensure accurate dosing of insulin

• To prevent contamination

• To reduce pain during injection

• To make syringes reusable

Open Ended

Describe the steps a nurse should take when administering heparin from a multidose vial to ensure patient safety.

Open Ended

After learning about parenteral medications and 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 in parenteral administration?

• Barrel, plunger, and tip

• Needle, cap, and tube

• Valve, stopper, and chamber

• Handle, base, and nozzle