chapter 22

Q1 : A popular needle used for veni-puncture that has a 3”-12” tubing attached to it, is referred to as a(n)

1. butterfly.

2. angiocath.

3. Seldinger needle.

4. stent

Q2: true or false It is ok to push the remaining amount of a drug back into the container following administration to a patient. 

Q3 : What is the discharge or escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue that can cause localized vasoconstriction, resulting in sloughing of tissue and tissue necrosis?

1. Extravasation

2. Angiocath

3. Subcutaneous

4. Transdermal

Q4: Drug administration by a route other than the GI tract typically by injection is

1. buccal

2. parenteral

3. topical

4. sublingual

Q5: During an intravenous drug administration, a small area around the needle site is growing and swelling. The patient states that the area is starting to burn slightly. In this situation,

1. extravasation has occurred.

2. the injection site has become infected.

3. a cold, ice pack needs to be placed on the injection site.

4. a high level medical alert is issued.

Q6: What pertains to 'beneath the skin'?

1. Intravenous

2. Subcutaneous

3. Intravenous Injection

4. Parenteral

Q7: What is medication that is delivered by intravenous push or intravenous infusion directly into a vein?

1. Intravenous

2. Subcutaneous

3. Intravenous Injection

4. Parenteral

Q8: What pertains to 'entering through the skin'?

1. Intradermal

2. Venipuncture

3. Transdermal

4. Sublingual

Q9: The first rule of topical drug administration is 

1. put on gloves

2. wash hands

3. check patient identifiers

4. chart relevant information

Q10: Heart attack patients often take a small tablet of nitroglycerine and put it in their mouth under their tongue, for quick action. This route of administration is

1. topical.

2. sublingual.

3. oral.

4. buccal.

Q1: What means 'within a vein'?

1. Intravenous

2. Intradermal

3. Transdermal

4. Intramuscular

   
   

Q2: What is a catheter inserted directly into a vein for drug administration?

1. Bolus

2. Angiocath

3. Subcutaneous

4. Transdermal

Q3: All patients should expect correct procedures with regard to drug administration. These correct procedures or “rights” include the

1. the right route of administration.
2. the correct time for giving the drug.
3. the correct person giving the drug.
4. their own physician ordering the drug.
5. their own physician administering the drug.
6. the correct drug and drug amount administered.

1. 1, 2, 4, and 5 only

2. 4, 5, and 6 only

3. 1, 2, and 6 only

4. 3, 4, and 6 only

Q4: A small glass or plastic bottle with a sealed rubber cap is known as 

1. a vial

2. a multidose vial

3. a syringe

4. an ampule

Q5: When performing a subcutaneous injection, the needle tip is positioned

1. at a 55- to 60-degree angle for thin patients.

2. in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm.

3. perpendicular to the skin line.

4. at a 45-degree angle for average-sized patients.

Q1: If you accidentally “prick” yourself with a needle as you perform a venipuncture procedure

1. wipe the puncture site with an alcohol swab immediately and continue.

2. inspect the puncture site for blood and, if none, continue with the venipuncture.

3. immediately place the needle in a “Sharps container” and get a new one to continue.

4. flood the area with water, clean with soap and water, and report the incident.

Q2: All of the following are related except

1. intravenous.

2. intramuscular.

3. subgluteal.

4. subcutaneous.

Q3: What means 'within the muscle tissue'?

1. Parenteral

2. Intradermal

3. Sublingual

4. Intramuscular

Q4: An injection that is given to a patient relies on a(n) _____ route of administration.

1. parenteral

2. topical

3. portal

4. enteral

Q5: Sterile needles used for patient injections

1. are made of high-grade surgical titanium.

2. typically have four components: cannula, shaft, hub, and bevel.

3. often require the use of an angiocath for improved safety.

4. range in gauge from 0.25 to 5 inches.

Q6: Drug administration placed under the tongue & allowed to dissolve is known as 

1. oral

2. sublingual

3. enteral

4. buccal

Q7: What pertains to 'beneath the tongue'?

1. Intradermal

2. Venipuncture

3. Transdermal

4. Sublingual

Q8: What is an infusion of liquid directly into a vein?

1. Drip Infusion

2. Transdermal

3. Subcutaneous

4. Enteral

Q1: The medical abbreviation stat means

1. urgent.

2. static

3. immediately.

4. statistic.
   

Q2: Sites commonly used for venipuncture include the _____ vein(s).

1. basilic
2. iliac
3. cephalic
4. carotid
5. median cubital

1. 1,3 and 5 only

2. 5 only

3. 3 and 5 only

4. 2, 4, and 5 only

   
   

Q3: All of the following are true of the milliliter unit of measurement except it

1. is equivalent to 1/1000 of a cubic centimeter.

2. is a metric unit of volume measurement.

3. is equivalent to 1 cc.

4. represents 1/10 of a liter (L).

Q1: The first step to oral drug administration is

1. read the label

2. check patient identifiers

3. chart relevant info

4. wash hands
   

Q2: What means 'within or between the layers of skin'?

1. Parenteral

2. Intradermal

3. Sublingual

4. Intramuscular
   
   

Q3: true or false The Joint Commission has published a list of abbreviations not to be used for drugs. 

Q1: What pertains to the inside of the mouth?

1. Intradermal

2. Bolus

3. Subcutaneous

4. Buccal

Q2: Drugs intended for single use by parenteral administration are typically contained in a(n)

1. ampule.

2. angiocath.

3. foil packet.

4. vial.

Q3: Cubic centimeters is known as 

1. daily

2. CC

3. PO

4. patient measurement

Q4: What pertains to 'puncture of a vein'?

1. Intradermal

2. Venipuncture

3. Transdermal

4. Sublingual

Imaging science professionals working in CT are often required to administer pharmaceuticals to patients to complete an examination. When such is the case, it is important to remember that

1. qualified technologists are permitted to enter medication data into patient charts.

2. medical errors dealing with medication administration are uncommon.

3. all medication errors must be corrected by a radiologist.

4. any charting of medication administered must be entered by a registered nurse.

The 5 rights of drug administration include which of the following

1. drug

2. time

3. route

4. patient

5. amount

6. all mentioned answers

   
   

The abbreviation IM means

1. by mouth.

2. in the morning.

3. intramedullary.

4. intramuscular.