All needles and syringes should be placed in a ________, needle down, as soon as they are used.

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20 to 30

patients receiving allergy injections should remain in the office after their injection per the office protocol, usually _____ to ensure that the patient is not having any type of allergic reaction.

replacing lost fluids, medication administration, administering blood

iv therapy is indicated for all of the following.

dead

immunizations or vaccines are produced by taking a ___ infectious agent of a disease and injecting it into the human body.

65

in addition to the influenza vaccination, adults ___ years of age and older should receive the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

compare the medication vial against the physician's order

the first step in the method for correctly withdrawing medication from a single-dose and a multiple-dose vial should be the following.

more

elderly patients typically take___ medications than younger patients do.

use a smaller needle

when giving elderly patients injections___

pneumococcal

according to the CDC, the ____ bacteria kills more people in the United States each year than any other vaccine-preventable disease.

protein

antibodies are ___ substances and are produced by lymphocytes in the spleen, lymph nodes and tissue, and the bone marrow.

eye, nose, ear

topical medications can be applied to which of the following mucosal membranes.

not

tetanus is ___ contagious and rarely occurs in individuals living in the United States.

safety

as OSHA standards become stricter, more facilities will adapt to using ____ needles, where a protective cover can quickly and safely be engaged to protect the user from exposure to a contaminated needle.

red

all needles and syringes should be placed in a ___ sharps container, needle down, as soon as they are used.

TB test

at 1 and 1/2 years of age a child should be scheduled for a TB test, rubella one dose, and DPT booster but not a

elixirs, suspensions, and emulsions

these are the different types of liquid medications

throat

transmission of diphtheria is by direct and indirect contact and is diagnosed by obtaining a ____ culture.

triceps

intramuscular injections are given in one of four sites, these sites or muscles include all of the following(deltoid, dorsogluteal, and vastus lateralis) except the

bacteria

pertussis is caused by ____ and is transmitted by direct and indirect contact.

topically rectally and by inhalation

medications may be administered in which of the following ways.

unit

bolus, IV push, and scheduled intermittent administration are all examples of ___ dosage.

a parent or guardian

never give medications to a pediatric patient without permission from ___

liable

the medical assistant and the physician are ____ for all medications that are administered to the patient.

45

the subcutaneous injection is usually given at a ___ degree angle to the skin surface.

the air

Hib is caused by a bacterium, is spread through ____ and enters into the lungs or bloodstream

antibiotics

the subcutaneous injection is given just under the skin in the fat tissue, this method is used for small doses of non irritating medication for all of the following(immunizations, insulin, and analgesics) except___

Z

when giving a medication using the ___ track method, you need to pull the skin to the side before inserting the needle.

select the correct medication using the "three befores"

the first step of in being able to correctly administer SC and IM injections without error should be the following.

4

it is recommended that all infants soon after birth be given the first dose of hepatitis B. A child should receive a total of ___ doses of the vaccine, the last dose should not be given to the infant before age 24 weeks.

90

intramuscular injections are always given at a __ degree angle.

feces

polio is caused by a virus and is spread through contact with the ____ of an infected person.

thighs, arms, and abdomen

another type of syringe is the insulin syringe. Units are used for insulin administration, done with a small needle, and injected directly under the skin. These injections are typically done in all of the following areas

headache, sore throat, and fever

individuals with diphtheria typically experience symptoms such as

skin patches, lotions, creams, and ointments

topical drugs for dermal application and mucosal application come in various forms, these include

sharps

no needle should be disposed of in any receptacle except a __ container.

4 and 6

the vaccine for diphtheria is given to children in five separate doses. The fifth dose is given to children between the ages of __ and __

five

____ DTaP shots are required to fully protect a child. The last booster is given to children between the ages of 4 and 6

thinner

when giving injections to elderly patients, keep in mind that they may have ___ skin and smaller muscles. Use a smaller needle and take care to not tear the skin or damage the muscle.

syrups, liquids, and pills

oral medication administration is giving medication through the gastrointestinal system, these medications can be which of the following.

tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis

when children receive a vaccine for tetanus, it is usually given in combination with a vaccine for which of the following.

intramuscular, subdermal, and intravenous

parenteral medication administration means administering a medication through injection, through all of the following routes

calibrated cups, droppers, and spoons

equipment used for the dispensing of liquid medication includes all of the following

chickpeas

chickenpox, named this because the blister that accompany it look like_____, is caused by a virus and is spread through the air.

deafness, death, and brain damage

a virus causes measles, and before the measles vaccine, almost all children came down with the measles. Measles is extremely serious and can result in all of the following

narcotics, medications by intravenous fluids, and chemotherapy drugs

medical assistants do not administer

artificial

____active immunity is the result of receiving vaccinations with inactive(dead)or attenuated (weakened) organisms.

annual

an ____ recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule is issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the CDC, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

3

Larger syringes are calibrated in 2 cc (mL), 3 cc (mL), 5 cc (mL) and larger, and up to 60 cc (mL). The most commonly used size is the ___ cc syringe, because it is the most accurate with small doses of medication

biceps

Intramuscular injections are given in one of four sites (deltoid, dorsogluteal, and vastus lateralis). EXCEPT the

German

rubella, also known as the ____ measles or 3-day measles, is typically a mild disease that affects an individual for about 24 hours.

highly

Hepatitis B is a form of viral hepatitis, is ____ contagious, and can be fatal.

parenteral medication administration

this means administering a medication through injection

liquid medications

these include suspensions, emulsions, elixirs, syrups, and solutions.

ampules

these are small, sealed glass bottles containing a single dose of medication.

prefilled cartridge injection systems

these are prefilled single dose cartridges that fit with a special cartridge holder

immunity

a term that means resistance to disease.

tetanus

this is a disease of the nervous system and is caused by a bacterium that enters the body through a break in the skin.

vaccines

these are given to humans to decrease the susceptibility to disease.

pertussis

this is also called whooping cough.

viscosity

a term that means thickness

deltoid muscle

the __ is located on the upper outer surface of the upper arm.

intramuscular

this form of injections are given into the muscles.

ventrogluteal site

the ____ is considered safer than the dorsogluteal muscle because there are no major nerves or blood vessels in this muscle.

vastus lateralis muscle

the ___ is on the outer portion of the upper thigh and is part of the quadricep.

diphtheria

this is an acute infectious disease.

dorsogluteal site

the ___ is most commonly used for large-volume, deep intramuscular injections or irritating viscous medications.

artificially acquired active immunity

this develops in response to receiving vaccinations with inactive or attenuated organisms.

inhalation medications

these are used for dispensing oral medication into the respiratory tract.

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Which type of syringe is used to inject minute amounts for intradermal injections?

Equipment used for ID injections is a tuberculin syringe calibrated in tenths and hundredths of a millilitre, and a 1/4 to 1/2 in., 26 or 27 gauge needle. The dosage of an ID injection is usually under 0.5 ml.

Which of the following is the proper needle position for intramuscular injection?

Insert needle at a 90o angle to the skin with a quick thrust. Retain pressure on skin around injection site with thumb and index finger while needle is inserted. Aspiration is not necessary. Multiple injections given in the same extremity should be separated as far as possible (preferably at least 1” apart).

Should you change the needle after drawing up medication?

No. Once they are used, the syringe and needle are both contaminated and must be discarded. Use a new sterile syringe and needle for each patient.