1
Q
zero line
A
the first line on the barrel of the syringe.
2
Q
The syringe is read from the:
A
proximal end of the plunger.
3
Q
parenteral medication doses usually have a volume of between:
A
1 and 3 mL.
4
Q
1 mL (TB) Syringe
A
- Holds small volumes
- Measures hundredths of a mL
- 0.01 mL
5
Q
3 mL Syringe
A
- Holds volumes up to 3 mL
- Measures tenths of a mL
- 0.1 mL
6
Q
5 and 6 mL Syringes
A
- Holds volumes up to 5 and 6 mL
- Measures each two tenths of a mL
- 0.2 mL
7
Q
10 and 12 mL Syringe
A
- Holds volumes up to 10 and 12 mL
- Measures each two tenths of a mL
- 0.2 mL
8
Q
20 and 30 mL Syringes
A
- Holds volumes up to 20 and 30 mL
- Measures each 1 mL (every 5th mL numbered)
- 1 mL
9
Q
50 and 60 mL Syringes
A
- Holds volumes up to 50 and 60 mL
- Measures each 1 mL (every 5th mL numbered)
- 1 mL
10
Q
Needle Sizes
A
2 sets of numbers:
- Length (inches) - Diameter (gauge)
11
Q
5/16’’
A
- gray
- subcut
12
Q
3/8’’
A
- red
- intraderrmal
13
Q
1/2’’
A
- purple
- Subcut, ID
14
Q
5/8’’
A
- blue
- subcut
15
Q
1’’
A
- yellow
- IM, IV
16
Q
1.5 ‘’
A
- green
- IM
17
Q
2’’
A
- dark gray
- Deep IM
18
Q
Common needle gauges used for subcut and ID injections:
A
31G, 30G, 29G, 28G, 27G, 26G
19
Q
standard needle gauge used for most subcut injections:
A
25G
20
Q
Standard needle gauge for most IM injections:
A
23G, 22G, 21G
21
Q
Can be used for IV medication preparation:
A
19G, 18G
