ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 37 : Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections Questions
Question 1 of 5
A parenteral route of medication administration is one that bypasses which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Parenteral routes (e.g., injections) bypass the gastrointestinal system (stomach) and first-pass metabolism in the liver.
Question 2 of 5
Injection of a drug into the upper layers of the skin is known as which route of medication administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intradermal injections deliver medication into the upper layers of the skin.
Question 3 of 5
Which site of subcutaneous administration has the most rapid absorption of insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The abdomen has the fastest insulin absorption due to its rich blood supply and consistent subcutaneous tissue.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following steps should the nurse perform when combining two types of insulin and administering them?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: When mixing insulins, draw up clear (regular) insulin before cloudy (intermediate-acting) to avoid contamination. A 45- or 90-degree angle is used for subcutaneous injections. Lantus should not be mixed with other insulins.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse needs to administer medication from an ampule. What of the following steps should the nurse take when drawing up this medication?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Proper ampule use involves breaking the neck with gauze, holding it away from the body, tilting to access liquid, and using a filter needle to prevent glass particles. Tapping is acceptable to move liquid.