CPSS Final Exam questions with correct answers graded A+

CPSS Final ExamLecture 1 - correct answer Injections What is a small bottle that contains a drug? - correct answer ampulle What is the diameter or barrel size of a needle called? - correct answer Gauge The higher the number the smaller the gauge What is the enlarged base by which a hollow needle may be attached to a device? - correct answer hub What is a cylindrical container that holds liquids? - correct answer barrel what is a small container, usually w/ closure, that is used esp for liquids? - correct answer vial (TQ?) What is the Z-track method used for? - correct answer to prevent leakage of irritating (vistaril) and discoloring medication (e.g. iron dextran) into the SQ tissue It may also be used in elderly w/ decreased mm mass In the Z-track method, which way do you displace the skin: Laterally or Medially? - correct answer use ULNAR side of nondominent hand to pull skin LATERALLY (displaces tissue ABOVE the mm) What size needle length is used for a 200 lbs person? 100 lb? - correct answer 200 - 2 inch needle 100 - 1.25-1.5 inch needle what are the indications for injections? - correct answer (1) drug is poorly absorbed or degraded in GI tract (2) predictable and rapid drug response during an emergency (3) pt is uncooperative, unconscious, or unable to take drug through enteral route (4) localized drug therapy is desired What are some reasons of "why not" to perform an injection? - correct answer more expensive must be sterile takes skilled/trained personel may be difficult to remove dose if toxic/AE What does parental refer to? - correct answer any route other than the alimentary canal...so IM/ID/SQ/IV How do you measure the length of a needle? - correct answer from the hub to the tip Name the needle gauge that is used for the following scenarios: Blood Withdrawal? IM injection? SQ injection? ID injection? - correct answer Blood withdrawal: 18g IM injection: 22 gauge SQ injection: 25-27 gauge ID injection: 27 gauge *remember the smaller the gauge the larger the needle diameter* What must you remember NEVER to do, with regards to needles? - correct answer NEVER RECAP! (or stick yourself) A 4 month old pt presents for his vaccinations (IM), what is the perferred location for the injection and what needle length and gauge would you use? - correct answer Location: Anteriorlateral thigh