Question 1

When giving an adult subcutaneous injection, you should not inject more than _____ cc into subcutaneous tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 2 
C) 1 
D) 1.5 
A) 3 
B) 2 
C) 1 
D) 1.5

Question 2

In an infant, the safest site for an intramuscular injection is the __________.

Accepted Answer

vastus lateralis
In an infant,

Question 3

Insulin syringes are calibrated in:

Accepted Answer

A) minims 
B) units 
C) cubic centimeters 
D) milliliters 
A) minims 
B) units 
C) cubic centimeters 
D) milliliters

Question 4

The abbreviation for "stat" is prn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The result of a Mantoux test is assessed within 36 to 48 hours after administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following methods of parenteral administration should be used for medications that may irritate or stain surrounding tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) Intradermal 
B) Z-track 
C) Transdermal 
D) Ventrogluteal 
A) Intradermal 
B) Z-track 
C) Transdermal 
D) Ventrogluteal

Question 7

If a medication container has a damaged label, the label should be fixed in the office before a medication error occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Body areas to avoid when choosing the site for an injection include:

Accepted Answer

A) healthy muscle tissue 
B) scar tissue 
C) moles, birthmarks, warts, tumors, lumps, and bones 
D) B and C 
A) healthy muscle tissue 
B) scar tissue 
C) moles, birthmarks, warts, tumors, lumps, and bones 
D) B and C

Question 9

Signs of an anaphylactic reaction include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension 
B) vasodilation 
C) bronchoconstriction 
D) diarrhea 
A) hypertension 
B) vasodilation 
C) bronchoconstriction 
D) diarrhea

Question 10

When administering a subcutaneous and/or intramuscular injection, you would gently pull back on the plunger to:

Accepted Answer

A) reduce discomfort to the patient 
B) make sure the needle is not in a blood vessel 
C) make sure you are in the right site 
D) make sure you have the right medicine 
A) reduce discomfort to the patient 
B) make sure the needle is not in a blood vessel 
C) make sure you are in the right site 
D) make sure you have the right medicine

Question 11

A powdered drug that is combined with water before administration is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) solution 
B) emulsion 
C) magma 
D) fluid extract 
A) solution 
B) emulsion 
C) magma 
D) fluid extract

Exam 35: Administering Medications

When giving an adult subcutaneous injection, you should not inject more than _____ cc into subcutaneous tissue.

In an infant, the safest site for an intramuscular injection is the __________.

Insulin syringes are calibrated in:

The abbreviation for "stat" is prn.

The result of a Mantoux test is assessed within 36 to 48 hours after administration.

Which of the following methods of parenteral administration should be used for medications that may irritate or stain surrounding tissues?

If a medication container has a damaged label, the label should be fixed in the office before a medication error occurs.

Body areas to avoid when choosing the site for an injection include:

Signs of an anaphylactic reaction include all of the following except:

When administering a subcutaneous and/or intramuscular injection, you would gently pull back on the plunger to:

A powdered drug that is combined with water before administration is called a(n):

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