Week 2 Application

When preparing parental medication for administration, dosages of less than 0.5 mL should be measured with which sized syringe?

• 1 mL

• 3 mL

• 5 mL

• Any syringe available or on hand

The injection site that is away from major nerves and is a preferred site for Z-track injections is the ?

• deltoid

• ventrogluteal

• vastus lateralis

• abdomen

The IM injection site that is easily accessible but is suitable for only small-volume doses is ?

• deltoid

• vastus lateralis

• ventrogluteal

• abdomen

What does the abbreviation "SC" mean?

• under the skin

• into fatty or subcutaneous tissue

• into the muscle

• into the vein

True or False:

It is appropriate for "u" or "U" to be used in an order for insulin.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is never acceptable for "u" or "U" to be utilized in a medication order or documentation for insulin administration. "Units" should be spelled out in full for safety.

When completing a subcutaneous injection, once the needle has been inserted into the skin does the practical nurse, draw back or aspirate?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Do not aspirate with a subcutaneous injection, see page 90 in "Pharmacology" textbook.

When completing an IM injection, at which angle should the needle be inserted into the skin?

• 30- degree

• 45-degree

• 90- degree