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Terms in this set (60)slightly decrease The availability of the Hib vaccine has caused incidents of Hib to ________ since 1985. dramatically increase dramatically decrease slightly increase slightly decrease True Concerns related to a needlestick injury include exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). True False three Medication must be checked ________ times before administration. two three four five False Parenteral medications are administered inside the gastrointestinal tract, usually by injection. True False HepB The recommended immunization schedule for persons aged 0 through 18 years includes the recommendation that an infant receive the "first dose" of the ________ vaccine at birth. DTaP MMR HepB PCV13 True The intradermal injection, in which a minute amount of material is injected within the top layer of skin to determine a patient's sensitivity to it, is commonly used for allergy testing. True False 10—15 The intradermal injection is given at a ________-degree angle to the skin surface. 5—10 10—15 15—20 20—25 pertussis When children receive a vaccine for tetanus, it is usually injected in combination with vaccines for ________ and diphtheria. measles pertussis rubella mumps 3-mL Larger syringes are calibrated in 2-mL, 3-mL, 5-mL, 10-mL, and larger sizes, up to 60 mL. The most commonly used size is the ________ syringe, because it is the most accurate with small doses of medication. 2-mL 3-mL 5-mL 10-mL True An insulin injection is done subcutaneously, typically in the arm, abdomen, or thigh. True False measles The MMR vaccine prevents ________, a disease that can result in birth defects, brain damage, deafness, or death. diphtheria chickenpox measles scarlet fever 2.5 Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's ventrogluteal muscle. 1 1.5 2 2.5 True It is recommended that all children receive the polio vaccine by injection. True False True The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children aged 6 months up to 19 years receive the influenza vaccine. True False False Chemotherapy medications are NOT administered using IV therapy. True False True The viscosity of the medication being given helps determines the gauge of the needle. True False False Employees are responsible for providing their own medical evaluation and treatment for exposure to contaminated sharps or needles while at work. True False 2 Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's deltoid muscle. 1 1.5 2 2.5 hub The ________ connects the needle to the syringe. lumen shaft hub flange True Once a child is given the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, he or she is protected from those diseases for life. True False vastus lateralis The safest and preferred site for intramuscular injections on a toddler is the ________ muscle. vastus lateralis deltoid dorsogluteal ventrogluteal insert the needle in one swift movement at a 90-degree angle To administer medication by subcutaneous injection, the medical assistant does all of these, EXCEPT ________. grasp the skin at the injection site form a small mass of tissue grasp the syringe like a dart insert the needle in one swift movement at a 20 to 30 Patients receiving allergy injections should remain in the office after their injection, per the office protocol, usually ________ minutes, to ensure that the patient is not having any type of allergic reaction. 2 to 3 5 to 10 10 to 20 20 to 30 safety To prevent needlesticks, ________ needles and syringes should be used. safety unsheathed recapped disinfected used 90 Intramuscular injections are always given at a ________-degree angle. 30 45 90 120 annually A(n) ________ 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. monthly quarterly annually biannual True A subcutaneous injection is given in the back of the arms, the abdomen, or thighs. True False DTaP The ________ vaccine guards against whooping cough. MMR DTaP Hib RV 4 The length of needle required for medication administration varies from 3/8 inch to ________ inches. 2 3 4 5 withdraw the needle before releasing the skin When administering a Z-Track injection, it is critically important to ________. insert the needle and then pull the skin withdraw the needle after releasing the skin withdraw the needle before releasing the skin inject the medication and then pull the skin liver damage The MMR vaccine prevents mumps, which can result in all of the following, EXCEPT ________. meningitis liver damage deafness encephalitis 4 Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a dorsogluteal muscle. 2 3 4 5 intravenously The medical assistant's scope of practice includes administration of medication by all of these routes, EXCEPT ________. subcutaneously intramuscularly intravenously intradermally varicella The ________ vaccine guards against chickenpox. RV1 IPV 2vHPV varicella antibiotics The subcutaneous injection is given just under the skin in the fat (adipose) tissue. This method is used for small doses of non-irritating medications for all of the following, EXCEPT ________. immunizations antibiotics insulin heparin False Inhaled medication delivered by nebulizer treatment must be administered in a physician's office. True False intradermal injections The smallest gauge needles are used for ________. intravenous lines intramuscular injections subcutaneous injections intradermal injections two months Only infants whose mothers have negative hepatitis B surface antigens (HBsAg) may be given the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine by age ________ instead of soon after birth. four weeks six weeks two months three months an alcohol wipe During a tuberculin skin test, the skin where the test is done should be cleansed with ________ and allowed to dry. cool water warm water an alcohol wipe disinfectant Five ________ DTaP shots are required to fully protect a child. The last booster is given to children between the ages of 4 and 6. Three Five Seven Nine respiratory tract A nebulizer dispenses medication into the ________. mucous membranes respiratory tract skin muscles intradermal injection The purified protein derivative (PPD) test for tuberculosis is administered by ________. subcutaneous injection inhalation intradermal injection intramuscular injection unit Bolus, IV push, and scheduled intermittent administration are all examples of ________ dosage. analgesic unit port sublingual True The tuberculin skin test is administered intradermally. True False intradermal injection Allergy tests are administered by ________. inhalation intradermal injection subcutaneous injection intramuscular injection It is less cost effective for patients without insurance. Which of the following statements about outpatient IV therapy is FALSE? It prevents hospital admissions. It is less cost effective for patients without It allows patients to spend more time with It enables earlier discharge for patients. California Because of the high incidence of Hepatitis A, it is recommended that children be vaccinated with Hepatitis A vaccine in all of these states, EXCEPT ________. Alaska Arizona California Oregon subscapular Intramuscular injections (IM) are given in one of four sites. These sites include all of the following muscles, EXCEPT the ________. deltoid subscapular vastus lateralis dorsogluteal 4 and 6 The fifth dose of diphtheria vaccine is given to children between the ages of ________ years. 2 and 4 4 and 6 6 and 8 8 and 10 True Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and is transmitted by contaminated serum in blood transfusions or through the use of contaminated needles or instruments. True False
True The polio vaccine has been available since 1955, which has resulted in the disappearance of the disease in the United States. True False abdomen Which is NOT a common site for intradermal injections? anterior forearm upper chest upper back abdomen needle gauge The medical assistant charts the medication administration on the patient record, including all of these, EXCEPT ________. route of administration dosage needle gauge medical assistant's name barrel The ________ holds the liquid in the syringe. hub shaft barrel flange two The MMR vaccine to protect children from developing measles, mumps, and rubella is given in ________ dose(s). one two three four 5 Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's vastus lateralis muscle. 2 3 4 5 True The pneumococcal vaccine was NOT, until very recently, licensed for children under the age of 2. True False True Any time the medical assistant has the potential to come into contact with body fluids, gloves must be worn. True False red sharps container All needles and syringes should be placed in a ________, needle down, as soon as they are used. cover Safety-Lock red sharps container sheath administering medications into the respiratory tract IV therapy is indicated for all of the following, EXCEPT ________. rheumatoid arthritis medications replacing lost fluids administering hemoglobin administering medications into the respiratory Sets with similar termsAdministering Medications71 terms taylor_bradsher1 CH. 53 Administering Injections and Immunizations12 terms javisgirl21 Fitzgerald 4th ed- Skin Disorders165 terms Jessica_Stark2 6-Study Guide45 terms rn_in_the_making Sets found in the same folderChapter 53—Pharmacology40 terms Elizabeth_Aguirre417 Pharmacology Quiz Calculations dosage59 terms Medical_1121 Chapter 53 Quiz28 terms Chalala_5551 Mod 170 unit 2 theory50 terms Nubia_Ramos Other sets by this creatorChapter 19 Test: The Journeys End25 terms k_rodriguez234 Chapter 19: The Journeys End50 terms k_rodriguez234 Chapter 38 - 50 Test60 terms k_rodriguez234 Chapter 48 - 49 Test60 terms k_rodriguez234 Other Quizlet setsDSE Chemistry - Ch2-13 Book 112 terms Jessica_moran_bbxPLUS Econ Midterm70 terms shelbyhutsonPLUS Final Exam EMT83 terms sophiagumbish Related questionsQUESTION What are some risk factors nurses look at when assessing a patient's overall risk? 15 answers QUESTION This section of a cause and effect diagram examines influences of the human worker on the situation: 15 answers QUESTION What are the priorities of HIV testing? 15 answers QUESTION What role does does the collimator play in x-ray production? 15 answers What is the preferred location for intramuscular injections on a toddler?The most appropriate sites for IM injections are the vastus lateralis (anterolateral thigh) for infants and toddlers and the deltoid muscle for pediatric patients 18 months old or older. Selection of the injection site is based on the patient's age, muscle mass, medication volume, and medication viscosity.
What is the site for intramuscular injections in infants?The anterolateral thigh is the preferred site for IM injection in infants under 12 months of age. Medications are injected into the bulkiest part of the vastus lateralis thigh muscle, which is the junction of the upper and middle thirds of this muscle.
Where should an intramuscular injection be given?Intramuscular injections are often given in the following areas:. Deltoid muscle of the arm. The deltoid muscle is the site most typically used for vaccines. ... . Vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh. ... . Ventrogluteal muscle of the hip. ... . Dorsogluteal muscles of the buttocks.. Where is the deltoid muscle injection site?The correct injection site is in the middle one-third of this triangle (ie, in the center of the deltoid muscle, midway between the acromion and the deltoid tuberosity).
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The safest and preferred site for intramuscular injections on a toddler is the ________ muscle.
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