Author Question: The type of syringe most frequently used for allergy injections is a(n): a. tuberculin syringe. ... (Read 81 times)

swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The type of syringe most frequently used for allergy injections is a(n):

a. tuberculin syringe. c. 2 mL general purpose syringe.
b. insulin syringe. d. bulb syringe.

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations means immediately?

a. I.U. c. p.r.n.
b. stat d. p.c.

jasonq · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Tuberculin syringes are used for allergy injections, because of the small volume of medication needed and because they are calibrated to 0.01 mL.
B Incorrect: Insulin syringes are used for insulin administration.
C Incorrect: This is calibrated to the 0.1 mL.
D Incorrect: This is used for irrigation and nasal suction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is no longer an approved abbreviation for international unit.
B Correct: Stat is the approved abbreviation for immediately.
C Incorrect: This is the abbreviation for as needed.
D Incorrect: This is the abbreviation for after meals.