Question 1

At the dorsogluteal intramuscular site, the injection is administered into the __________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the dorsogluteal intramuscular site, the injection...

Question 2

The _________ of a needle is determined by the diameter of its lumen.

Accepted Answer

A)   gauge
B)   shaft
C)   hub
D)   bevel

Question 3

A person who administers a medication that someone else has dispensed to a patient is legally responsible for any drug errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Signs of an anaphylactic reaction include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   hypertension.
B)   vasodilation.
C)   bronchoconstriction.
D)   diarrhea.

Question 5

Antibiotics typically are prescribed initially in a(n) __________ dose to reach therapeutic blood levels as quickly as possible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Antibiotics typically are prescribed initially in a(n)...

Question 6

Sciatic nerve injury is common in which of the following IM sites?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vastus lateralis
B)   Deltoid
C)   Ventrogluteal
D)   Gluteus medius
E)   All of the above

Question 7

What is the recommended amount of time a patient must be followed with close observation following an injection of penicillin?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 3 minutes
B)   5 to 15 minutes
C)   20 to 30 minutes
D)   40 to 60 minutes

Question 8

Which of the following is not a medication error?

Accepted Answer

A)   Giving an unordered medication
B)   Giving the wrong drug to a patient
C)   Failing to give a drug at the prescribed time
D)   Failing to give a drug when you know it is contraindicated

Question 9

A syringe marked with U 100 is used for which of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Allergy testing
B)   Chemotherapy
C)   Insulin injection
D)   Tuberculin testing
E)   Vitamin B12 injection

Question 10

The ___________ is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in infants and children.

Accepted Answer

A)   ventrogluteal site
B)   deltoid muscle
C)   dorsogluteal site
D)   vastus lateralis

Question 11

The _________ is the traditional site for most (adult)  deep intramuscular injections.

Accepted Answer

A)   ventrogluteal site
B)   deltoid muscle
C)   dorsogluteal site
D)   vastus lateralis

Question 12

ID injections are given at a 15-degree angle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

While cleaning out the drug cupboard, Dorothy discovers two medication containers with tablets inside but without identifying drug labels. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Notify the physician.
B)   Ask a co-worker what the medication is so she can create a new label.
C)   Discard the medication.
D)   Leave the containers in the cupboard.

Question 14

While giving an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

A)   Change the needle angle.
B)   Continue the injection.
C)   Continue to aspirate.
D)   Insert the needle deeper.
E)   Withdraw the needle completely.

Question 15

Healthcare facilities may require new employees to have a two-step TB test because

Accepted Answer

A)   OSHA requires it.
B)   the facility wants to make sure the first Mantoux test was done properly.
C)   a second PPD dose helps trigger the immune response.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a true statement about safe drug storage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Certain medications must be refrigerated.
B)   Controlled substances are stored along with other drugs.
C)   Emergency supplies must be readily available.
D)   All poisonous substances should be labeled in red.

Question 17

A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses what type of system for injection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insulin
B)   Cartridge
C)   Tuberculin
D)   Hypodermic

Question 18

The angled tip of a needle is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   lumen.
B)   shaft.
C)   bevel.
D)   flange.

Exam 28: Administering Medications

The _________ of a needle is determined by the diameter of its lumen.

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Antibiotics typically are prescribed initially in a(n) __________ dose to reach therapeutic blood levels as quickly as possible.

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Which of the following is not a true statement about safe drug storage?

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What is the recommended amount of time a patient must be followed with close observation following an injection of penicillin?

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The ___________ is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in infants and children.

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A person who administers a medication that someone else has dispensed to a patient is legally responsible for any drug errors.

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A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses what type of system for injection?

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Sciatic nerve injury is common in which of the following IM sites?

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Which of the following is not a medication error?

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Signs of an anaphylactic reaction include all of the following except

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The _________ is the traditional site for most (adult) deep intramuscular injections.

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The angled tip of a needle is called the

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While giving an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

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ID injections are given at a 15-degree angle.

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At the dorsogluteal intramuscular site, the injection is administered into the __________ muscle.

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While cleaning out the drug cupboard, Dorothy discovers two medication containers with tablets inside but without identifying drug labels. What should she do?

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Healthcare facilities may require new employees to have a two-step TB test because

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A syringe marked with U 100 is used for which of the following purposes?

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Exam 28: Administering Medications

The _________ of a needle is determined by the diameter of its lumen.

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Antibiotics typically are prescribed initially in a(n) __________ dose to reach therapeutic blood levels as quickly as possible.

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Which of the following is not a true statement about safe drug storage?

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What is the recommended amount of time a patient must be followed with close observation following an injection of penicillin?

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The ___________ is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in infants and children.

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A person who administers a medication that someone else has dispensed to a patient is legally responsible for any drug errors.

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A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses what type of system for injection?

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Sciatic nerve injury is common in which of the following IM sites?

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Which of the following is not a medication error?

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Signs of an anaphylactic reaction include all of the following except

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The _________ is the traditional site for most (adult) deep intramuscular injections.

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The angled tip of a needle is called the

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While giving an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

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ID injections are given at a 15-degree angle.

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At the dorsogluteal intramuscular site, the injection is administered into the __________ muscle.

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While cleaning out the drug cupboard, Dorothy discovers two medication containers with tablets inside but without identifying drug labels. What should she do?

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Healthcare facilities may require new employees to have a two-step TB test because

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A syringe marked with U 100 is used for which of the following purposes?

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