Deck 3: Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

A)Harpoon
B)Piston
C)Finger grip
D)All of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

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

A)inch.
B)1 inch.
C)1 inches.
D)2 inches.
E)2 inches.

Answer 3

1 inch.

Question 4

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

A)Needle hub
B)Aluminum cap with rubber diaphragm
C)Needle guard
D)Rubber stopper

Question 5

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.

Question 6

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

A)The larger the gauge of the needle, the thicker the needle.
B)The larger the gauge of the needle, the shorter the needle.
C)The larger the gauge of the needle, the thinner the needle.
D)The larger the gauge of the needle, the longer the needle.

Question 7

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

A)Anesthetic cartridge
B)Needle stick protector
C)Cotton swabs
D)All of the above

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

A)Short needle
B)Long needle

Question 10

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

A)Aluminum cap with rubber diaphragm
B)Rubber stopper
C)Seal on cap
D)Needle guard

Question 11

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

A)25 gauge
B)27 gauge
C)28 gauge
D)30 gauge

Question 12

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

A)Infiltration
B)Block injection

Question 13

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

A) inch.
B)1 inch.
C) inches.
D) inches.
E) inches.

Question 14

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

A)Short needle
B)Long needle

Question 15

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

A)Infiltration
B)Block injection

Question 16

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

A)Carpule
B)Silicon rubber plunger
C)Aluminum cap
D)Color-coded band

Question 17

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

A)25 gauge
B)27 gauge
C)28 gauge
D)30 gauge