Exam 3: Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components

The following are all parts of the long needle: cartridge end of needle, needle hub, injection end of needle, protective cap, seal on cap, and needle guard.

Which of the following is a part of the anesthetic aspirating syringe?

Name the part of the anesthetic cartridge that is inserted into the needle.

Which needle length is commonly used to administer an injection of anesthetic on the maxillary arch?

What is the relationship between the thickness of the anesthetic needle and the gauge number of the needle?

Which of the following would you find in a local anesthetic syringe tray setup?

A needle stick protector holds the needle sheath for two-handed recapping after an injection.

The following are all parts of the anesthetic aspirating syringe: threaded tip, harpoon, piston rod, barrel of the syringe, finger grip, finger bar, and thumb ring.

The length of a short needle used to administer a local anesthetic is

Which needle length is commonly used to administer an injection of anesthetic on the mandibular arch for a block injection?

In the administration of local anesthesia, a long needle typically is used for what type of injection?

The length of a long needle used to administer a local anesthetic is

Identify the gauge that indicates the largest diameter (thickest) needle.

Identify the gauge that indicates the smallest diameter (thinnest) needle.

In the administration of local anesthesia, a short needle typically is used for what type of injection?

What part of the anesthetic cartridge holds the rubber diaphragm in place?

Name the part of the anesthetic cartridge that is inserted into the harpoon.