Injection Administration Quiz

What size needle is recommended for an intramuscular injection in the deltoid for a person under 130 pounds?

• 23 gauge 1 to 1 1/2 inch needle

• 25 gauge 5/8 inch needle

• 27 gauge 1/2 inch needle

• 25 gauge 1 1/2 inch needle

At what angle should a subcutaneous injection be administered in the tricep area?

• 90 degree angle

• 45 degree angle

• 10 to 15 degree angle

• 25 degree angle

Which of the following medications is NOT commonly administered via intramuscular injection in the gluteus?

• Antibiotics

• Pain medication

• Birth control, oil-based injections

• TB skin testing

Before administering a TB test, what must you ask the patient?

• If they have been vaccinated for the flu

• If they have either tested positive for TB or had BCG

• If they are allergic to insulin or heparin

• If they are under 150 pounds

What is the name of the nerve that should be avoided when administering a gluteal injection?

• Radial nerve

• Median nerve

• Sciatica

• Ulnar nerve

When preparing to give an intramuscular injection, why is it important to aspirate the syringe after inserting the needle?

• To ensure the needle is not in a blood vessel

• To check if the medication has crystallized

• To reduce the pain of injection

• To measure the patient's blood pressure

If the patient has in fact tested positive for TB or has had BCG then...

• document that the patient has had a positive test, then administer the injection

• tell the physician, then patient will be sent for a chest x-ray

• administer the injection and tell the patient to come back in 48 to 72 hours

• tell the patient to not put lotion on the wheel and don't scratch it

For an intradermal injection, what angle should the needle be inserted?

• 90 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 10 to 15 degrees

• 5 to 15 degrees

What should you avoid when administering a TB injection?

• none of the above

• tattoos

• freckles

• veins