Question 1

When choosing an injection site, which would be the best choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  the deltoid, with no scars or lesions visible 
B)  the vastus lateralis with an old burn scar 
C)  the deltoid with a small bruise 
D)  the vastus lateralis of a patient with paraplegia 
A)  the deltoid, with no scars or lesions visible 
B)  the vastus lateralis with an old burn scar 
C)  the deltoid with a small bruise 
D)  the vastus lateralis of a patient with paraplegia

Question 2

Which of the following are disadvantages of the parenteral route?

Accepted Answer

A)  possibility of infection 
B)  possibility of needle breakage 
C)  possibility of tissue damage 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  possibility of infection 
B)  possibility of needle breakage 
C)  possibility of tissue damage 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 3

A subcutaneous injection is given at a ____-degree angle.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-15 
B)  45 
C)  90 
D)  25 
A)  10-15 
B)  45 
C)  90 
D)  25

Question 4

Injections should be documented within 2-3 hours of administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Body areas normally used for intradermal injections are:

Accepted Answer

A)  deltoid and ventrogluteal areas 
B)  vastus lateralis and deltoid 
C)  inner forearm and middle of back 
D)  vastus lateralis and dorsogluteal 
A)  deltoid and ventrogluteal areas 
B)  vastus lateralis and deltoid 
C)  inner forearm and middle of back 
D)  vastus lateralis and dorsogluteal

Question 6

Place the steps for intramuscular injection in the correct order.

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain correct equipment and supplies. 
B)  Identify the patient. 
C)  Inject the medication. 
D)  Perform medical asepsis hand washing. 
E)  Dispose of equipment.
F) Check expiration date on the medication.
G) Select the appropriate site for injection.
H) Obtain the correct medication.
I) Assess the patient.
J) Document the procedure.
K) Massage the site. 
A)  Obtain correct equipment and supplies. 
B)  Identify the patient. 
C)  Inject the medication. 
D)  Perform medical asepsis hand washing. 
E)  Dispose of equipment.
F) Check expiration date on the medication.
G) Select the appropriate site for injection.
H) Obtain the correct medication.
I) Assess the patient.
J) Document the procedure.
K) Massage the site.

Question 7

If a patient is going to have an allergic reaction to an injected medication, it will happen immediately after injection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Intravenous injection provides the slowest effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following statements are appropriate for Z-track injections except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Insert the needle quickly, using a dartlike motion. 
B)  Wait 10 seconds before removing the needle to allow medication to be absorbed. 
C)  Remove the needle and syringe at the same angle of insertion. 
D)  Massage the site after administration to aid absorption. 
A)  Insert the needle quickly, using a dartlike motion. 
B)  Wait 10 seconds before removing the needle to allow medication to be absorbed. 
C)  Remove the needle and syringe at the same angle of insertion. 
D)  Massage the site after administration to aid absorption.

Question 10

All of the following regarding IM injections are correct except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inject medicine slowly. 
B)  Insert needle slowly. 
C)  Aspirate to check for blood in the syringe. 
D)  Insert needle at a 90-degree angle. 
A)  Inject medicine slowly. 
B)  Insert needle slowly. 
C)  Aspirate to check for blood in the syringe. 
D)  Insert needle at a 90-degree angle.

When choosing an injection site, which would be the best choice?

Which of the following are disadvantages of the parenteral route?

A subcutaneous injection is given at a ____-degree angle.

Injections should be documented within 2-3 hours of administration.

Body areas normally used for intradermal injections are:

Place the steps for intramuscular injection in the correct order.

If a patient is going to have an allergic reaction to an injected medication, it will happen immediately after injection.

Intravenous injection provides the slowest effect.

All of the following statements are appropriate for Z-track injections except:

All of the following regarding IM injections are correct except?

Numerals and Fractions

Decimal Fractions

Ratio and Proportion

The Metric System

Calculating Adult Dosages Oral and Parenteral Forms

Calculating Children S Dosages

Drug Sources Schedules and Dosages

Forms of Drugs and How They Act

The Medication Order

Medication Administration Essentials

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Equipment and Supplies

Allergy an Overview

Antibiotic Agents

Antifungal Antiviral and Immunizing Agents

Antineoplastic Agents

Vitamins Minerals and Herbals

Psychotropic Agents

Substance Abuse

Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders

Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders

Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders

Medications That Affect the Respiratory System

Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders

Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders

Medications That Affect the Nervous System

Medications That Affect the Reproductive System

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Exam 13: Administration of Parenteral Medications

When choosing an injection site, which would be the best choice?

Which of the following are disadvantages of the parenteral route?

A subcutaneous injection is given at a ____-degree angle.

Injections should be documented within 2-3 hours of administration.

Body areas normally used for intradermal injections are:

Place the steps for intramuscular injection in the correct order.

If a patient is going to have an allergic reaction to an injected medication, it will happen immediately after injection.

Intravenous injection provides the slowest effect.

All of the following statements are appropriate for Z-track injections except:

All of the following regarding IM injections are correct except?

Numerals and Fractions

Decimal Fractions

Ratio and Proportion

The Metric System

Calculating Adult Dosages Oral and Parenteral Forms

Calculating Children S Dosages

Drug Sources Schedules and Dosages

Forms of Drugs and How They Act

The Medication Order

Medication Administration Essentials

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Equipment and Supplies

Allergy an Overview

Antibiotic Agents

Antifungal Antiviral and Immunizing Agents

Antineoplastic Agents

Vitamins Minerals and Herbals

Psychotropic Agents

Substance Abuse

Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders

Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders

Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders

Medications That Affect the Respiratory System

Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders

Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders

Medications That Affect the Nervous System

Medications That Affect the Reproductive System

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