LPN - Intro to Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations, Ch 10 Parenteral Medications and Administration Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and Clinical
Calculations, Ch 10 Parenteral
Medications and Administration Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Intradermal (ID) -
correct answer ✅Injected just below epidermis, DO NOT aspirate.
Used for TB and Allergy Testing.


Intradermal Needle -
correct answer ✅27 gauge, 3/8 inch


Intradermal Syringe -
correct answer ✅Often 1mL TB syringe.


Intradermal Insertion Angle -
correct answer ✅10 to 15 degrees


Intramuscular (IM) -
correct answer ✅Injected into the muscle, DO NOT aspirate on
PEDS. Used for Antibiotics, Pain Meds, Immunizations. Absorbed
quickly. Up to 2 mL


Intramuscular Needle -
correct answer ✅20 - 23 gauge, 1 to 2 inches

, LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and Clinical
Calculations, Ch 10 Parenteral
Medications and Administration Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)

Intramuscular Syringe -
correct answer ✅3 mL


Intramuscular Insertion Angle -
correct answer ✅90 degrees


Intramuscular Sites -
correct answer ✅Dorsogluteal- Safe for ages 2+. Ventrogluteal-
Safe for ages 2+. Vastus Lateralis- Preferred site for infants and
small children. Deltoid- Limited to 1" needle and 1mL fluid,


Z-Track Injection Method -
correct answer ✅Used for IM injections of skin irritating and
staining medications.


Subcutaneous (Subq) -
correct answer ✅Injected into fat layer, under skin. Absorbed
more slowly. Up to 1mL