CPSS Final Exam questions with correct answers

Lecture 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)