STATION 1

Identifying Syringes and Needles

***When you are finished, take a photo of this sheet with the syringes and needles
and upload to the assignment.
1. Place the Tuberculin (TB) syringe here:
a. Give an example of when you would use a TB syringe.

2. Place the insulin syringe here:

a. Give an example of when you would use an insulin syringe.

3. Place the 3mL syringe here:

a. Why would you use a 3 mL syringe?

4. Place the 5mL syringe here:

a. Why would you use a 5 mL syringe?

5. Place the 10mL syringe here:

a. Why would you use a 10 mL syringe?

6. Place the 18 gauge needle here:

7. Place the 22g needle here:

8. Place the 23g needle here:

9. What size needle (from those listed above) would you use to
draw blood for lab work on an average sized adult patient?
a. _______ b. Why? ____________
10. You withdraw 1.8mL of Epinephrine to be administered
subcutaneously. Which syringe size (from those listed above)
will you use?
________________________________________
 STATION 2
Administering Parenteral Medications

Intradermal Injection - Your patient needs a TB skin test before she

begins work as a phlebotomist in a local hospital. Using the
checklist as a guide, demonstrate the proper technique for
withdrawing and administering a TB skin test. Use the injection pad
provided. Then answer the questions that follow.

The order reads: Administer 0.1mL of TB PPD intradermally.

Answer the following questions:

1. Explain why a newly hired hospital employee would need a PPD
skin test before starting his/her job.
2. Should the skin test be checked (or “read”) right after
injection? Why or why not?
3. What does it mean if the skin test comes back positive? Explain
your answer.
4. What would the doctor order next, if the skin test comes back
positive?
5. How is TB treated? Be specific and thorough with your answer.
 STATION 3
Administering Parenteral Medications

Subcutaneous Injection - Your patient is learning how to

administer insulin injections. Using the checklist as a guide,
demonstrate the proper technique for administering a
subcutaneous injection on the manikin’s abdomen (using an
injection pad.)

The order reads: Administer 10 units of Regular Insulin subQ

1. What medical diagnosis requires the regular administration of

subQ insulin?

2. In the hospital, RNs administer insulin injections. The nurse

reads the doctor’s order for insulin administration and checks
the MAR. Then, the nurse withdraws the insulin using proper
technique. Before greeting the patient and checking for
patient identification and administering the insulin to the
patient, the nurse must do one more thing to ensure he or she
is administering the CORRECT amount of insulin? Explain WHY
this is important.

3. Why is it important for patients to learn how to administer

insulin injections to themselves?
 STATION 4
Administering Parenteral Medications

Intramuscular Injection - You are a medical assistant in a doctor’s

office and are getting ready to administer a flu vaccine to your
patient. Using the checklist as a guide, demonstrate the proper
technique for administering an intramuscular (IM) injection on the
manikin. Practice using the Z-track method.

The order reads: Administer 0.5mL of influenza vaccine IM.

1. Why is the flu vaccine given by the IM route?

2. Why would you use the Z-track method?

 STATION 5
Administering Oral Medications

Oral Medications - You are teaching the parents of a 3-year-old

how to administer amoxicillin p.o. Using the checklist as a guide,
demonstrate the proper technique for administering this
medication AND teaching the technique to the parent.
The order reads: Administer 250mg Amoxicillin p.o. Q 6hrs. The
medication comes 500mg/5mL.

a. How many mL will you administer? ___________ (you

need to determine how many mL you need to get 250 mg
of medication)
b. Your pediatric patient is 6 months old. What is the best
way to administer the liquid oral medication to this age
group?
_____________________________________
c. Translate the medical abbreviations in the above order.
List the abbreviations and the terms here.
 STATION 6
The 24-hour Clock
Answer the following questions:

1. Many medical facilities use the 24-hour clock to provide timed

care (e.g. administering medications.) Why is using the 24-hour
clock often the preferred method? Explain.
2. Your patient is to receive medications at 6:00pm. What time is
that on the 24 hour clock?
3. Write your own patient care scenario and incorporate the
need for the 24 hour clock. Use #2 above as an example as you
develop your own scenario. Be creative!
4. Draw a 24-hour clock below.
HOW TO SET UP THE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
LAB

1. At EACH station, place Assignment (in sheet protector), Skills

Checklists (in sheet protector), and supplies.
a. Station #1-
i. Syringes: TB syringe, 3mL, 5 mL, 10mL,
ii. Needles: 18 gauge, 22 gauge, 23 gauge
b. Station #2 - Intradermal Injection- using an injection pad
at a lab table.
i. On a piece of paper towel, place the supplies needed
for this skill. These include: Skill Procedure Checklist,
injection pad, alcohol pads, TB syringes with needles,
cotton gauze pads, medication vial.
c. Station #3 - Subcutaneous Injection.
i. At the manikin in a hospital bed, place the supplies
needed on the Mayo stand: Skill Procedure Checklist,
alcohol pads, Insulin syringes, cotton gauze pads,
medication vials-Regular and NPH insulins.
d. Station #4 - Intramuscular Injection.
i. At the manikin in a hospital bed, place the supplies
needed on the Mayo stand: Skill Procedure Checklist,
alcohol pads, 3mL syringes and needles, cotton
gauze pads, medication vial-Flu vaccine
e. Station #5 - Oral Medication. On the mayo stand at the
designated patient bed in the lab you will place the
following items:
i. Skill Procedure Checklist, Medication, medication cup,
syringe, medication tray.
f. Station #6 - The 24-Hour Clock
 i. No supplies needed. Students will answer the
questions on the sheet.
2. When taking down the lab: be sure to keep each station
separate; refill the bottles of medication with distilled water
using a 22 or 23 gauge needle so as not to create a large hole
in the rubber stopper of each vial. Replenish the alcohol pads,
2x2 gauze, etc.