IBT CDC'S
All organs and systems in the body are subject to anaphylaxis.
a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
What is the appropriate dosage when administering epinephrine 1:2000 aqueous intramuscular
via EpiPen Junior?
a. 0.15 mL
b. 0.3 mL
c. 0.5 mL
d. 1.0 mL - ANS a. 0.15 mL
Stimulation of which division of the autonomic system causes the release of epinephrine?
a. Sympathetic division
b. Parasympathetic division - ANS a. Sympathetic division
Epinephrine is referred to as adrenaline and causes ___________?
a. Vasoconstriction/bronchodilation
b. Vasodilation/bronchoconstriction - ANS a. Vasoconstriction/bronchodilation
What effect does epinephrine have on cardiac activity?
a. Epinephrine stimulates the receptor cells of the smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate
and blood pressure to decrease.
b. Epinephrine stimulates the receptor cells of the smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate
and blood pressure to increase. - ANS b. Epinephrine stimulates the receptor cells of the
smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate and blood pressure to increase.
What is the most dangerous aspect of a vasovagal episode?
a. Injuries obtained from the fall.
b. Reduced blood flow to the brain.
c. Seizure activity.
d. None of the above. - ANS a. Injuries obtained from the fall.
There are two types of syringe tips- plain and locking.
, a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
What is the most common type of syringe used for administration of parenteral injections?
a. Plastic
b. Insulin
c. Glass
d. Prepackaged inserts - ANS a. Plastic
Syringe selection is based on _________?
a. purpose of the injection
b. the volume of vaccine to be injected
c. the need for accuracy in dosage
d. all of the above - ANS d. the volume of vaccine to be injected
The most accurate size syringe is the __________?
a. 1 mL
b. 3 mL
c. 5 mL
d. 10 mL - ANS a. 1 mL
Prepackaged units ___________.
a. guarantee accuracy
b. are convenient for normal use
c. are especially convenient for emergency situations
d. all of the above - ANS d. all of the above
The gauge of the needle is an inverse measurement of the diameter. As the diameter increases,
the gauge decreases.
a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
Which of the following should be considered when selecting a needle for administering
injections?
a. Size of the muscle
b. Thickness of the adipose tissue at injection site
c. Volume of material to be administered
All organs and systems in the body are subject to anaphylaxis.
a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
What is the appropriate dosage when administering epinephrine 1:2000 aqueous intramuscular
via EpiPen Junior?
a. 0.15 mL
b. 0.3 mL
c. 0.5 mL
d. 1.0 mL - ANS a. 0.15 mL
Stimulation of which division of the autonomic system causes the release of epinephrine?
a. Sympathetic division
b. Parasympathetic division - ANS a. Sympathetic division
Epinephrine is referred to as adrenaline and causes ___________?
a. Vasoconstriction/bronchodilation
b. Vasodilation/bronchoconstriction - ANS a. Vasoconstriction/bronchodilation
What effect does epinephrine have on cardiac activity?
a. Epinephrine stimulates the receptor cells of the smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate
and blood pressure to decrease.
b. Epinephrine stimulates the receptor cells of the smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate
and blood pressure to increase. - ANS b. Epinephrine stimulates the receptor cells of the
smooth cardiac muscle causing the heart rate and blood pressure to increase.
What is the most dangerous aspect of a vasovagal episode?
a. Injuries obtained from the fall.
b. Reduced blood flow to the brain.
c. Seizure activity.
d. None of the above. - ANS a. Injuries obtained from the fall.
There are two types of syringe tips- plain and locking.
, a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
What is the most common type of syringe used for administration of parenteral injections?
a. Plastic
b. Insulin
c. Glass
d. Prepackaged inserts - ANS a. Plastic
Syringe selection is based on _________?
a. purpose of the injection
b. the volume of vaccine to be injected
c. the need for accuracy in dosage
d. all of the above - ANS d. the volume of vaccine to be injected
The most accurate size syringe is the __________?
a. 1 mL
b. 3 mL
c. 5 mL
d. 10 mL - ANS a. 1 mL
Prepackaged units ___________.
a. guarantee accuracy
b. are convenient for normal use
c. are especially convenient for emergency situations
d. all of the above - ANS d. all of the above
The gauge of the needle is an inverse measurement of the diameter. As the diameter increases,
the gauge decreases.
a. True
b. False - ANS a. True
Which of the following should be considered when selecting a needle for administering
injections?
a. Size of the muscle
b. Thickness of the adipose tissue at injection site
c. Volume of material to be administered
