NUR150 Module 2 Questions with Correct Answers

NUR150 Module 2 Questions with Correct
Answers
Intradermal injections

Commonly used for TB skin tests, allergy testing, local anesthetics.

Needle size for ID injections

25-27 G, ¼-⅝ inch, 1 mL tuberculin syringe.

Angle for ID injections

5-15°, bevel up.

Observation after ID injection

A bleb (wheal) under the skin.

Massage ID injection site

No.

Common ID injection sites

Volar forearm, upper back.

Subcutaneous injection administration

Into tissue between dermis and muscle.

Absorption rate of SubQ injections

Slow, steady.

Max volume for adult SubQ injection

0.5-1 mL.

, Common SubQ injection sites

Abdomen (2 in from umbilicus), posterior upper arms, anterior thighs, upper back.

Needle specs for SubQ injection

25-31 G, ⅜-⅝ in.

Angle for SubQ injections

45° if skinfold <1 in, 90° if >1 in.

Reason to rotate SubQ injection sites

Prevent lipodystrophy (esp. with insulin/heparin).

Absorption speed of IM injections

Muscles have greater vascularity.

Common uses for IM injections

Vaccines, antibiotics, hormones, pain meds.

Max IM injection volume in adults

Up to 3 mL.

Max IM injection volume in children

0.5-1 mL.

Max IM injection volume in infants

0.5 mL.

Method to prevent medication tracking in IM injections

Z-track method.