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VTA 160
syringe, needles and injections
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| name four parts of the syringe | needle, hub, barrel and plunger |
| what type of syringe tips have we learned | slip and luer lock |
| what does ml stand for | a volume not a dosage |
| how are most syringes labeled | in ml or cc |
| how are insulin syringes measured | in units |
| what is SQ | subcutaneous |
| what is IM | intramuscular |
| what is IV | intravenous |
| what is ID | intradermal |
| what is IP | intraperitoneal |
| what is IC | intracardiac |
| what is IT | intratracheal |
| what is IO | intraosseus |
| what is IN | intranasal |
| at what angle do you give a intramuscular injection at | 90 |
| at what angle do you give a subcutaneous injection at | 45 |
| at what angle do you give an intradermal injection at | 15 |
| how are bulk fluids usually given | sub Q |
| what gauge needle do you most commonly use sub Q | 18-16 gauge |
| where do you want to give an intramuscular injection at | quadriceps / semitendinosus, triceps, epaxial, neck |
| what would you usually give a intradermal injection for | local anesthia, allergy testing |
| how should anything caustic be given | by IV |
| define parentreal | an injection given but is not absorbed by the GI tract |
| what is phlebitis | inflammation of a vein |
| why should you change the needle after you have drawn up the drug | to prevent trauma |
| what purpose are ID injections usually given | skin allergy testing and local anesthia |
| what common purposes are SQ injections usually administered for | large amounts of liquids, medications and some vaccines |
| what 2 drugs should not be added to SQ fluids | dextrose and potassium chloride |
| how long does it take for small volumes injected SQ to absorb | 20-30 min |
| what kind of drugs may be administrated IM but not SQ or IV | medications that are poorly soluable and mildly irritating |
| what must be avoided in hind limb injections | sciatic nerve |
| when are IO injections usually given | in pediatrics when an IV can not be placed |
| what should you protect an animals eyes with when bathing | a drop or mineral oil or some lubricant |
| what are the problems that can occur from an overgrown toe nail | splitting, lameness ingrown toe nail |
| what must be done before applying cleaning solution to the ears | visual exam with otoscope |
| what can result if the tympanic membrane is not intact and cleaner is applied | loss of hearing, temporary loss of vestibular function, facial nerve paralysis |
| how must oral medications be administered if the oral cavity is damaged | via nasogastric or gastrostomy tube |
| how should you administer liquid medications to avoid aspiration | give in small amounts |
| what products are added to enemas | saline, mild soap |
| what are the supplies needed to give an enema | gloves, syringe, lube, water, tube/hose, bucket, stool softener |
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