Medication Injection Mastery Quiz

As a nurse preparing to administer medication, what are the main types of injections you should be familiar with?

• Oral and intravenous

• Intradermal, Subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous

• Topical and inhalation

• Intradermal, intranasal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular

During a routine vaccination, what is the correct angle for administering an intramuscular injection?

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 30 degrees

John, a nurse, is preparing to administer a vaccine to an adult patient. Which site should he choose for an intramuscular injection?

• Deltoid muscle

• Gluteus maximus muscle

• Vastus lateralis muscle

• Ventrogluteal site

During a routine vaccination, which of the following is NOT a potential complication that a patient might experience?

• Infection

• Nerve damage

• Immediate allergic reaction

• Increased blood pressure

What is the primary reason for rotating injection sites?

• To improve medication absorption

• To prevent muscle damage

• To avoid tissue damage and scarring

• To make the process less painful

Which of the following is a key step in administering injections safely?

• Reusing needles to conserve supplies

• Using the same injection site repeatedly for comfort

• Disinfecting the injection site before administering the medication

• Applying pressure immediately after the injection to speed up absorption

For administering insulin to a diabetic patient, what is the recommended needle length for a subcutaneous injection?

• 1/2 to 5/8 inch

• 1 to 1 1/2 inches

• 1/4 to 1/2 inch

• 5/8 to 3/4 inch

During a community health fair, a nurse is preparing to administer a tuberculosis skin test. Which of the following sites is preferred for this intradermal injection?

• Upper arm

• Thigh

• Lower back

• Forearm

John, a nurse, needs to administer an intramuscular injection to a patient. Considering best practices, what is the maximum volume he should use for this injection in an adult?

• 1 mL

• 2 mL

• 3 mL

• 5 mL

When administering insulin via a subcutaneous injection, what angle should the needle be at?

• 15 degrees

• 45-90 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 60 degrees