NSG 352 EXAM 2 | COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
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Term
what is an Intradermal injection
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Abbreviation is SL
Place UNDER THE TONGUE and wait for it to dissolve and be absorbed into the
bloodstream. Don't rinse or spit the tablet out or do something stupid.
i.e.: Nitroglycerin, Loratadine
food with reduced fiber content, which require less energy for digestion
, just below the skin layer; small volume are used to create a bleb or wheal
commonly used for allergy and TB skin testing
Do not touch or rub after the injection
given into the layer beneath the skin and SQ tissue; absorbs more slowly than IV but
more quickly than SQ
commonly used for vaccines, medications for pain/nausea/antibiotics
volumes are dependent upon the site used
Don't know?
2 of 83
Definition
measured in units - orange cap syringe
pens may be used (more common at home)
high alert medication
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IM injection via rectus femoris site IM injection via vastus lateralis
SQ insulin injection IM injection via ventrogluteal site
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What sites are used for intramuscular injections?
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deltoid (upper arm), rectus femoris and vastus lateralis (thigh), ventrogluteal
(lateral hip), dorsogluteal (side of buttocks - no longer used bc its close to
nerves/arteries)
deltoid (upper arm), biceps brachii (inner arm), triceps brachii (outer arm)
rectus abdominis (abdomen), trapezius (upper back), gastrocnemius (calf)
subcutaneous (upper arm, abdomen, thigh), intradermal (forearm, upper back),
intravenous (vein in arm)
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, A patient has fever and headache. Which option(s) is/are the best
practice for medication administration orders?
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Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours
PRN pain or fever
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours
PRN pain PRN pain
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours
PRN fever
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4
hours PRN fever
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours
PRN fever
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4
hours PRN pain
Don't know?
5 of 83
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The nurse is administering Morphine via the intramuscular route. Which
of the following indicates that the nurse is performing this medication
administration correctly?
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STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 83
Term
what is an Intradermal injection
Give this one a go later!
Abbreviation is SL
Place UNDER THE TONGUE and wait for it to dissolve and be absorbed into the
bloodstream. Don't rinse or spit the tablet out or do something stupid.
i.e.: Nitroglycerin, Loratadine
food with reduced fiber content, which require less energy for digestion
, just below the skin layer; small volume are used to create a bleb or wheal
commonly used for allergy and TB skin testing
Do not touch or rub after the injection
given into the layer beneath the skin and SQ tissue; absorbs more slowly than IV but
more quickly than SQ
commonly used for vaccines, medications for pain/nausea/antibiotics
volumes are dependent upon the site used
Don't know?
2 of 83
Definition
measured in units - orange cap syringe
pens may be used (more common at home)
high alert medication
Give this one a go later!
IM injection via rectus femoris site IM injection via vastus lateralis
SQ insulin injection IM injection via ventrogluteal site
, Don't know?
3 of 83
Term
What sites are used for intramuscular injections?
Give this one a go later!
deltoid (upper arm), rectus femoris and vastus lateralis (thigh), ventrogluteal
(lateral hip), dorsogluteal (side of buttocks - no longer used bc its close to
nerves/arteries)
deltoid (upper arm), biceps brachii (inner arm), triceps brachii (outer arm)
rectus abdominis (abdomen), trapezius (upper back), gastrocnemius (calf)
subcutaneous (upper arm, abdomen, thigh), intradermal (forearm, upper back),
intravenous (vein in arm)
Don't know?
4 of 83
Term
, A patient has fever and headache. Which option(s) is/are the best
practice for medication administration orders?
Give this one a go later!
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours
PRN pain or fever
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours
PRN pain PRN pain
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours
PRN fever
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4
hours PRN fever
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4 hours
PRN fever
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q4
hours PRN pain
Don't know?
5 of 83
Term
The nurse is administering Morphine via the intramuscular route. Which
of the following indicates that the nurse is performing this medication
administration correctly?
Give this one a go later!
