Principles Of Pharmacology Test 2

Front 1

Which term describes the process of giving medications by injection using a needle and syringe?

Back 1

Parental Administration

Front 2

which term is a route that can be used to administer parenteral medications?

Back 2

Intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous (IV,IM,subcu,ID)

Front 3

The parenteral route involves breaking through the Skin's protective covering, which increases the risk of what?

Back 3

Infection

Front 4

Which terms describe the diameter of the Lumen of the needle?

Back 4

Guage

Front 5

A needle with a length of 1 1/2 inches is most commonly used for which type of injection?

Back 5

Intramuscular

Front 6

Which term is used to describe a medication that is thin and watery?

Back 6

Aqueous

Front 7

Which gauge needle would be used to administer a thick and sticky medication?

Back 7

18g to 20 g

Front 8

To maintain asepsis, which part of a needle can be handled when administering an injection?

Back 8

Needle cover

Front 9

what is the most common route of exposure to bloodborne diseases?

Back 9

Needle sticks

Front 10

Which term describes a small bottle with a rubber stopper do with a needle can be inserted?

Back 10

Vial

Front 11

Describe the first step to use when withdrawing a dose of medicine from an ampule?

Back 11

Inspect ampule for medication in the top portion

Front 12

Describe the proper technique to use when withdrawing a dose of medication from a vial?

Back 12

Inject amount of air equal to the amount of medication you are withdrawing

Front 13

Describe the process of adding liquid to a medication that has been stored and powdered form

Back 13

Reconstituted using sterile water or saline solution

Front 14

Describe the proper way to dissolve a reconstituted medication completely

Back 14

Roll the vial between hands

Front 15

Describe the total amount of liquid that should be in the syringe after mixing Two drugs

Back 15

The total amount of liquid in a syringe should be the same as an individual dose

Front 16

The inner lower arm, upper chest, and back are sites that can be used when using which route to administer an injection?

Back 16

Intradermal

Front 17

Which type of syringe would be used when administering an intradermal injection?

Back 17

Tuberculin

Front 18

Which gauge and length of the needle is used to perform an intradermal injection?

Back 18

25g, 26g, 3/8 inch of the needle

Front 19

Describe the type of injection performed using the fattest issues on the outer upper arm, the front of the thigh, the abdomen, and their upper back below the shoulder blades?

Back 19

Subcutaneous

Front 20

Which dose is the maximum amount of medication that may be injected via the intramuscular route?

Back 20

3 mL

Front 21

What is the speed of absorption of medications from slowest to fastest injection types?

Back 21

Intradermal, Sub-Q, intramuscular

Front 22

Describe the correct way to disinfect the skin prior to performing an injection?

Back 22

Alcohol wipe in a circular motion (2 inches)

Front 23

What is the process of pulling back slightly on the pleasure of a syringe while administering an injection?

Back 23

Aspirating

Front 24

Describe why the healthcare worker must aspirate before administering an injection?

Back 24

Safety check to make sure the needle has not entered a a blood vessel

Front 25

What action describes the correct way to dispose of a used syringe and needle?

Back 25

Don't break the needle, Never recap, dispose in Sharps container

Front 26

Describe the information that must be charted after administering medications?

Back 26

Location, what kind of reaction, specific route,site,(injection)

Front 27

Which term describes the formation of pus inside the tissues?

Back 27

Abscess

Front 28

Which type of injections involves the use of sight rotation to prevent tissue damage from repeated injections?

Back 28

Subcutaneous and intramuscular

Front 29

Know the methods used to prevent tracking

Back 29

Inject slowly within 10 seconds,avoid massaging the injection site, advised patient to wear loose-fitting clothing, use an air bubble or use 2 track method

Front 30

What attribute must a healthcare worker develops relieve clients fears and concerns while administering injections?

Back 30

Positive attitude and remain calm