mcq on Injection Technique
Top ten mcq for nursing exam with answer
1. What is the preferred site for intramuscular injection in infants?
a) Deltoid muscle
b) Vastus lateralis muscle
c) Gluteus maximus muscle
d) Abdomen
Answer: b) Vastus lateralis muscle
2. What is the maximum volume of medication that can be safely administered in the deltoid muscle in adults?
a) 1 mL
b) 2 mL
c) 3 mL
d) 5 mL
Answer: b) 2 mL
3. Which angle is appropriate for administering a subcutaneous injection?
a) 15°
b) 45°
c) 60°
d) 90°
Answer: b) 45°
4. The Z-track method is used to prevent which of the following?
a) Infection
b) Needle stick injury
c) Medication leakage into subcutaneous tissue
d) Pain during injection
Answer: c) Medication leakage into subcutaneous tissue
5. What is the recommended gauge size for an intramuscular injection?
a) 18-20 gauge
b) 21-23 gauge
c) 25-27 gauge
d) 30 gauge
Answer: b) 21-23 gauge
6. Before administering an injection, which step is performed first?
a) Preparing the medication
b) Checking the patient’s identification
c) Cleaning the injection site
d) Applying a tourniquet
Answer: b) Checking the patient’s identification
7. Which of the following is the correct technique for aspirating blood during an IM injection?
a) Pull the plunger back before injecting medication
b) Push the plunger in quickly
c) Rotate the syringe while injecting
d) There is no need to aspirate
Answer: a) Pull the plunger back before injecting medication
8. What is the primary purpose of rotating injection sites in subcutaneous insulin administration?
a) Preventing infection
b) Reducing pain
c) Preventing lipodystrophy
d) Increasing absorption
Answer: c) Preventing lipodystrophy
9. Which site is most commonly used for intradermal injections?
a) Upper chest
b) Abdomen
c) Inner forearm
d) Vastus lateralis
Answer: c) Inner forearm
10. Which needle length is appropriate for a deep intramuscular injection in an adult?
a) 1/2 inch
b) 5/8 inch
c) 1 inch
d) 1.5 inches
Answer: d) 1.5 inches
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