When locating the deltoid IM injection site, which part of the body would this be found?

A. Insulin 100 unit:A 100-unit insulin syringe holds up to 100 units (1 mL). While it can technically hold 15 units, it is calibrated in 2-unit increments and is not the most precise option for small doses like 15 units.

B. 1-ML:A 1-mL syringe (often a Tuberculin or TB syringe) is calibrated in milliliters (mL) and hundredths of a milliliter (0.01 mL). Since the order is in units, a TB syringe is only appropriate if a conversion table is used, which is highly discouraged and error-prone for insulin administration.

C. Insulin 50 unit:A 50-unit insulin syringe holds up to 50 units (0.5 mL) and is calibrated in 1-unit increments. It provides the highest level of accuracy for measuring small insulin doses, such as the ordered 15 units, making it the preferred choice over a 100-unit syringe.

D. 3mL:A 3-mL syringe is far too large and is calibrated in milliliters (0.1 mL increments). It cannot accurately measure a dose as small as 15 units of insulin.

A. Glass container with single dose of medication:This describes an ampule. An ampule is a small, sealed glass container holding a single dose of medication (or solution). It is not a diluent itself.

B. Glass container with self-sealing rubber stopper:This describes a vial. A vial is a small bottle containing medicine, often in powder or liquid form, sealed with a rubber stopper (diaphragm) that can be repeatedly punctured for drug extraction. It is not a diluent itself.

C. Prevents aspiration of tiny glass particles:This describes the function of a filter needle when withdrawing medication from an ampule, which must be broken open, potentially creating glass shards. It is a necessary safety step, not the definition of a diluent.

D. Normal saline or Sterile water:A diluent is a liquid (like Normal Saline, Sterile Water, or a specific solvent) added to a powdered or concentrated substance to decrease its concentration or to dissolve it for administration. This process is called reconstitution.