EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ intramuscular injections. Answer: vaccines, ; rectus femoris
(infants), vastus lateralis, deltoid (smaller injections less than 3 mL),
dorsogluteal (careful because of sciatic nerve, bone, blood vessels),
ventrogluteal; 3-5 mL syringe, 1"- 1.5 " needle ; 90 degree angle ; 23-
25 gauge
◉ Subcutaneous injection. Answer: insulin; angle 45-90 degrees;
1/2" - 5/8" ; love handles lateral upper arm; syringe 2-3mL; 25-27
gauge
◉ serous wound drainage. Answer: clear, natural way the body heals
itself
◉ sanguinous wound drainage. Answer: bloody, actively bleeding
◉ serosanguinous wound drainage. Answer: clear/bloody/pink not
actively bleeding
◉ purulent. Answer: yellow-green, foul smelling, infection
, ◉ Evisceration. Answer: surgical wound opens and organs fall out,
apply gauge dressing and call surgical team, prepare/assess patient
for shock
◉ Dehiscence. Answer: surgical wound opens but organs do not fall
out, allow area to breathe/allow air to enter wound, change
dressings often
◉ Respiratory rate range (adults). Answer: 12-20 breaths/minute
◉ temperature. Answer: 36-38 celcius; 96.4-100.4 Fahrenheit
◉ pulse rate. Answer: 60-100 bpm
◉ normal blood pressure. Answer: >120/ >80
◉ elevated bp. Answer: 120-129/ >80
◉ stage 1 hypertension. Answer: 130-139/ 80-89
◉ stage 2 hypertension. Answer: >140/ >90