NUR 336 FINAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
2025/2026 UPDATE
What mL syringe is typically used for injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -1-5mL
Parts of a syringe - CORRECT ANSWER -barrel, plunger, tip
Parts of a needle - CORRECT ANSWER -hub, shaft, slanted tip/bevel
What needle is used for ID injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -25-27 gauge ½-⅝ inch (5-15
degree angle)
What needle is used for IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -18-25 gauge ⅝-1 ½ inch (90
degree angle)
What needle is used for SubQ injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -25-27 gauge ⅜-⅝ inch (45-90
degree angle)
-Pinch 2 inches → 90 degrees
-Pinch 1 inch → 45 degrees
What needle is used for SubQ insulin injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -28-31 gauge 5/16-½
inch (45-90 degree angle)
Discuss needle safety - CORRECT ANSWER --Needlestick injuries are primary source of
exposure to bloodborne diseases
-Never recap a contaminated needle
,-Multidose vials are typically discarded 1 month after it is opened
-Check expiration date on vial and check MAR 2x while preparing injection
-Recapping a needle: one-handed scoop technique
-Filter needles are for drawing medications, never for for injection admin
Landmarks for deltoid IM - CORRECT ANSWER --Palpate lower edge of acromion process
(base of triangle)
-Place 4 fingers across deltoid with top finger along acromion
-Injection site is cent of triangle (3 finger widths below acromion)
What is the mL for deltoid IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -0.5-1mL
What needle is used for deltoid IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -21-25G 1-1 ½ in
Landmarks for vastus lateralis - CORRECT ANSWER --Place on hand above knee and one hand
below greater trochanter
-Locate midline of anterior thigh and midline of lateral thigh
-Injection site lies within rectangle formed by boundaries
What is the mL for vastus lateralis IM injection? - CORRECT ANSWER -4mL
What needle is used for vastus lateralis IM injection? - CORRECT ANSWER -21-25G ⅝-1 ½ in
Landmarks for ventrogluteal - CORRECT ANSWER --Palm of opposite hand from hip being
used on greater trochanter of femur
-Index finger on anterior superior iliac spine (hip bone)
-Middle finger extended toward iliac crest
-Thumb points to groin
, Injection site lies within triangle formed by index and middle finger
What is the mL for ventrogluteal IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -4mL
What needle is used for ventrogluteal IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -21-23G 1-1 ½ in
Your patient is at 29 weeks gestation and has blood type O+. The provider orders:
Order: RhoGam 1500 IU IM now
Available: RhoGam 5000 IU/4.4 mL vial
How many mL will you administer - CORRECT ANSWER -1.3
Your patient fell at home and fractured their hip. They take coumadin at home and the providers
want to reverse it's effects prior to surgery. The Provider orders:
Order: 1 unit FFP (fresh frozen plasma) to infuse over 3 hours
Available: 1 unit FFP (275 mL)
What mL/hr will you program the pump to? (round to a whole number) - CORRECT ANSWER -
92
You are working in a clinic and your patient has been diagnosed with gonorrhea. Patient
struggles to take pills and is requesting liquid medication dose. The Provider orders:
Order: Amoxicillin 3 grams PO (oral suspension) x 1
Available: Amoxicillin 400 mg/ 5 mL oral suspension
& ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
2025/2026 UPDATE
What mL syringe is typically used for injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -1-5mL
Parts of a syringe - CORRECT ANSWER -barrel, plunger, tip
Parts of a needle - CORRECT ANSWER -hub, shaft, slanted tip/bevel
What needle is used for ID injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -25-27 gauge ½-⅝ inch (5-15
degree angle)
What needle is used for IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -18-25 gauge ⅝-1 ½ inch (90
degree angle)
What needle is used for SubQ injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -25-27 gauge ⅜-⅝ inch (45-90
degree angle)
-Pinch 2 inches → 90 degrees
-Pinch 1 inch → 45 degrees
What needle is used for SubQ insulin injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -28-31 gauge 5/16-½
inch (45-90 degree angle)
Discuss needle safety - CORRECT ANSWER --Needlestick injuries are primary source of
exposure to bloodborne diseases
-Never recap a contaminated needle
,-Multidose vials are typically discarded 1 month after it is opened
-Check expiration date on vial and check MAR 2x while preparing injection
-Recapping a needle: one-handed scoop technique
-Filter needles are for drawing medications, never for for injection admin
Landmarks for deltoid IM - CORRECT ANSWER --Palpate lower edge of acromion process
(base of triangle)
-Place 4 fingers across deltoid with top finger along acromion
-Injection site is cent of triangle (3 finger widths below acromion)
What is the mL for deltoid IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -0.5-1mL
What needle is used for deltoid IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -21-25G 1-1 ½ in
Landmarks for vastus lateralis - CORRECT ANSWER --Place on hand above knee and one hand
below greater trochanter
-Locate midline of anterior thigh and midline of lateral thigh
-Injection site lies within rectangle formed by boundaries
What is the mL for vastus lateralis IM injection? - CORRECT ANSWER -4mL
What needle is used for vastus lateralis IM injection? - CORRECT ANSWER -21-25G ⅝-1 ½ in
Landmarks for ventrogluteal - CORRECT ANSWER --Palm of opposite hand from hip being
used on greater trochanter of femur
-Index finger on anterior superior iliac spine (hip bone)
-Middle finger extended toward iliac crest
-Thumb points to groin
, Injection site lies within triangle formed by index and middle finger
What is the mL for ventrogluteal IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -4mL
What needle is used for ventrogluteal IM injections? - CORRECT ANSWER -21-23G 1-1 ½ in
Your patient is at 29 weeks gestation and has blood type O+. The provider orders:
Order: RhoGam 1500 IU IM now
Available: RhoGam 5000 IU/4.4 mL vial
How many mL will you administer - CORRECT ANSWER -1.3
Your patient fell at home and fractured their hip. They take coumadin at home and the providers
want to reverse it's effects prior to surgery. The Provider orders:
Order: 1 unit FFP (fresh frozen plasma) to infuse over 3 hours
Available: 1 unit FFP (275 mL)
What mL/hr will you program the pump to? (round to a whole number) - CORRECT ANSWER -
92
You are working in a clinic and your patient has been diagnosed with gonorrhea. Patient
struggles to take pills and is requesting liquid medication dose. The Provider orders:
Order: Amoxicillin 3 grams PO (oral suspension) x 1
Available: Amoxicillin 400 mg/ 5 mL oral suspension
