CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR SAFER PATIENT CARE BY GLYNDA
DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
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, CHAPTER 7 – PARENTERAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (IV/IM/SQ) – 25
NCLEX QS + RATIONALES
1. What is the correct angle for a subcutaneous injection?
A. 15°
B. 45–90°
C. 90–120°
D. 180°
Answer: B
Rationale: Subcutaneous injections are administered at 45–90°, depending on needle length and
patient size.
2. Which site is safest for administering IM injections in adults?
A. Deltoid
B. Vastus lateralis
C. Dorsogluteal
D. Ventrogluteal
Answer: D
Rationale: Ventrogluteal site avoids major nerves and vessels, making it the safest choice.
3. Which type of syringe is typically used for intradermal injections?
A. 10 mL
B. Tuberculin syringe
C. Insulin syringe
D. Luer-lock 5 mL
Answer: B
Rationale: TB syringes allow precise dosing for intradermal injections like PPD.
4. Which action demonstrates sterile technique during injection prep?
A. Touching the needle hub with bare fingers
B. Recapping used needles
C. Keeping needle capped until ready to inject
D. Placing the syringe on the patient’s bed
Answer: C
Rationale: Maintain sterility by minimizing exposure until the moment of injection.
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DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK
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, CHAPTER 7 – PARENTERAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (IV/IM/SQ) – 25
NCLEX QS + RATIONALES
1. What is the correct angle for a subcutaneous injection?
A. 15°
B. 45–90°
C. 90–120°
D. 180°
Answer: B
Rationale: Subcutaneous injections are administered at 45–90°, depending on needle length and
patient size.
2. Which site is safest for administering IM injections in adults?
A. Deltoid
B. Vastus lateralis
C. Dorsogluteal
D. Ventrogluteal
Answer: D
Rationale: Ventrogluteal site avoids major nerves and vessels, making it the safest choice.
3. Which type of syringe is typically used for intradermal injections?
A. 10 mL
B. Tuberculin syringe
C. Insulin syringe
D. Luer-lock 5 mL
Answer: B
Rationale: TB syringes allow precise dosing for intradermal injections like PPD.
4. Which action demonstrates sterile technique during injection prep?
A. Touching the needle hub with bare fingers
B. Recapping used needles
C. Keeping needle capped until ready to inject
D. Placing the syringe on the patient’s bed
Answer: C
Rationale: Maintain sterility by minimizing exposure until the moment of injection.
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