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1
Q

True or False:

The length of a needle is referred to as the gauge

A

False

The diameter is the gauge

2
Q

True or False:

The term subcutaneous means below the skin

A

True

3
Q

True or False:

When giving mice intramuscular (IM) injection ones, the maximum injection volume is 0.05mL.

A

True

4
Q

True or False:

Up to 0.5mL of fluid can be injected into an intradermal (ID) site.

A

False

Only 0.1 - 0.2 mL can be injected at a single intradermal site

5
Q

True or False
If blood samples are being collected at frequent intervals, the guideline often used to ensure the health of the animal is that a volume of blood equal to 1% of the animal’s weight can be taken every 2 weeks

A

True

6
Q

True or False:

A 25 gauge needle is larger than a 20 gauge needle

A

False

7
Q

Needle sizes are designed according to ______ and ______

A

Diameter

Length

8
Q

What does IP mean?

A

Intraperitoneal

9
Q

What does IM mean?

A

Intramuscular

10
Q

What does IV mean?

A

Intravenous

11
Q

What does ID mean?

A

Intradermal

12
Q

What does SC mean?

A

Subcutaneous

13
Q

List the 5 routes of drug administration in order from most rapidly absorbed to the least rapidly absorbed.

A

IV-IP-IM-SC-ID

14
Q

Slightly withdrawing the plunger of a syringe after placement of the needle is called ______

A

Aspiration

15
Q

When giving an intraperitoneal injection, what two anatomical structures do you attempt to avoid by injecting in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen?

A

Cecum and bladder

16
Q

When giving an intramuscular injection, the quadriceps muscle group in the hind limb is often used. Name two anatomical structures you should try to avoid when giving an intramuscular injection near this site.

A

Sciatic nerve
Femoral nerve
Femoral artery
Femoral vein

17
Q

The administration of a solution directly into the stomach by intubation is called _______.

A

Gastric gavage

18
Q

Why is retroorbital blood collection generally discouraged?

A

It has the possibility of an eye injury

19
Q

What is the characteristic that animals used for retroorbital technique must have?

A

Technique is limited to animals with a large venous sinus or plexus

20
Q

To collect blood by cardiac picture, entry into the heart can be made through the ______ space between the ribs

A

Intercostal

21
Q

A hollow tube through which blood or other bodily fluids may be withdrawn or substances administered

A

Catheter

22
Q

Something inserted in the trachea to proved an airway in gas anesthetics or oxygen can be administered

A

Endotracheal tube

23
Q

A puncture-proof box where biohazardous waste should be discarded

A

Sharps container

24
Q

A device that is surgically implanted and provides a long-term continuous infusion infusion of a solution

A

Osmotic pump

25
Q

What type of test is used to determine if internal parasites are present?

A

Fecal examination

26
Q

Which test uses a dipstick?

A

Urinalysis

27
Q

Which test uses tubes that may or may not have an anticoagulant?

A

Blood test