1.

This site is not used often for intramuscular injections because it is a relatively small muscle and
is very close to the radial nerve and radial artery.
a. Deltoid Site
b. Ventrogluteal Site
c. Dorsogluteal Site
d. Vastus Lateralis Site
e. Rectus Femoris

Rationale: Deltoid site is a small muscle which cannot accommodate any solution more than 1 mL as
this can affect the absorption, small muscles absorb small volumes, and will induce discomfort for the
client.

(Intramuscular Injections - Acute care | Elsevier – Clinical Skills. (n.d.).

https://elsevier.health/en-US/preview/intramuscular-injections-acute-care )

2. A medical equipment consisting of a cylindrical barrel with a tip designed to fit the hub of a
hypodermic needle and closed - fitting plunger.
a. Receptacle
b. Vial
c. Syringe
d. Barrel
3. This syringe is calibrated in units
a. Luer-Lok syringe
b. Tuberculin syringe
c. Hypodermic syringe
d. Insulin Syringe
4. This syringe is used when preparing small amounts of medications (ID, SQ) or when preparing
small, precise dose for infants or young children. It is hundredths of a milliliter.
a. Luer-Lok syringe
b. Tuberculin syringe
c. Hypodermic syringe
d. Insulin Syringe
5. What technique is a type of IM injection it prevents drug leakage into the subcutaneous tissue,
helps seal the drug in the muscle, and minimizes skin irritation?
a. Side and Pull Technique
b. Side track Technique
c. Z track Technique
d. X Track Technique
6. _____ is the introduction of a solution by means of a syringe deep into the muscles. This allows
the medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly.
a. Intramuscular Administration
b. Subcutaneous Administration
c. Intravenous Administration
d. Intradermal Administration
Rationale: The IM injection route deposits medication into deep muscle tissue, which has a rich blood
supply, allowing medication to be absorbed faster than it would be by the subcutaneous route.

7. Which site is recommended as the site of choice for intramuscular injections for infants and
young children because it is the largest muscle mass?
a. Deltoid Site
b. Ventrogluteal Site
c. Dorsogluteal Site
d. Vastus Lateralis Site
e. Rectus Femoris

Rationale: Using the vastus lateralis muscle avoids the risk of sciatic nerve damage from gluteal
injection. Also, the vastus lateralis muscle has a larger muscle mass than the gluteal region and
therefore has reduced risk of severe local reactions.

8. What is the slanted part of the needle?

a. Hub
b. Shaft
c. Bevel
d. Flange
9. Which of the following is not included in the 10 Right s of Drug Administration?
a. Right Room/ Bed Number
b. Right Time
c. Right to Refuse
d. Right Documentation
10. It is called ___ by pulling back the plunger to avoid injecting subcutaneous and intramuscular
medication into a blood vessel.
a. Aspiration
b. Rotation
c. Incision
d. Administration

Rationale: Aspiration is most performed during an intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) injection,
and is meant to ensure that the needle tip is located at the desired site, and has not accidentally
punctured a blood vessel. (Aspirate answer is considered, based on ppt)

11. This site is the preferred site for intramuscular injections because the area contains no large
nerves or blood vessels
a. Deltoid Site
b. Ventrogluteal Site
c. Dorsogluteal Site
d. Vastus Lateralis Site
e. Rectus Femoris
 12. Historically, this site was primarily used for intramuscular injections. However, this site is close to
the sciatic nerve and the superior gluteal nerve and artery.
a. Deltoid Site
b. Ventrogluteal Site
c. Dorsogluteal Site
d. Vastus Lateralis Site
e. Rectus Femoris
13. Its chief advantage of this site is that clients who administer their own injections can reach this
site easily however its main disadvantage is that an injection here may cause considerable
discomfort for some people.
a. Deltoid Site
b. Ventrogluteal Site
c. Dorsogluteal Site
d. Vastus Lateralis Site
e. Rectus Femoris
14. Some medical professionals call this type of needle a “winged infusion set” or a “scalp vein set.”
This device used to access a vein for drawing blood or giving medications.
a. Butterfly Needle
b. Hypodermic Needle
c. Reusable Needle
d. Huber Needle

Rationale: The set gets its name because there are plastic “wings” on either side of a hollow needle
used to access the vein

15. Syringes used with needle to inject medications into the skin. This includes 1cc to 5 cc syringes.
a. Luer-Lok syringe
b. Tuberculin syringe
c. Hypodermic syringe
d. Insulin Syringe
16. 10 to 12 ml syringes are commonly used for—SATA
a. Irrigation
b. Catheters
c. Cleaning
d. Central Lines
17. Nurse Pearl received an order to administer medication through injection. What will Nurse Pearl
do if the patient is a frightened child?
a. Inject in the presence of his/her parents with restraints
b. Leave the room and wait until further order
c. Obtain assistance before administering
d. Sedate the patient and administer
Rationale: As a nurse, we need to obtain assistance as needed when giving infection to frightened or
uncooperative patient to ensure safety because people with fears and phobias need support as they
work to manage their feelings during procedures involving needles.

18. ___ need to be sharpened periodically before resterilization because the points become dull
with use and are occasionally damaged or acquire burrs on the tips.
a. Butterfly Needle
b. Hypodermic Needle
c. Reusable Needle
d. Huber Needle
19. ___ are made of stainless steel, and most are disposable.
a. Syringes
b. Needles
c. Ampule opener
d. Vials
20. This site belongs to the quadriceps muscle group, is used only occasionally for intramuscular
injection and it is situated on the anterior aspect of the thigh.
a. Deltoid Site
b. Ventrogluteal Site
c. Dorsogluteal Site
d. Vastus Lateralis Site
e. Rectus Femoris

Answer Key:

1) A 11.) B
2) C 12.) C
3) D 13.) E
4) B 14.) A
5) C 15.) C
6) A 16.) B, D
7) D 17.) C
8) C 18.) C
9) A 19.) B
10) A 20.) E