Title: Identify needle gauge sizes for animals, syringe types, and their uses.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Understanding Disease and Disease Prevention

Identification should include the

- various types and gauges of needles and uses of each (e.g., intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous)
- parts of a syringe
- sizes and uses of syringes (e.g., administering liquid medicines to animals by injection or mouth, drawing blood for testing, irrigating wounds)
- various syringe tips
- use of the graduations on a syringe to ensure accurate dosing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the parts of a needle and syringe?
- How does needle gauge relate to diameter?
- What types of tips may be found on syringes?
- How are measurement markings on syringes read?
- How are insulin syringes different? What could happen if a standard mL syringe is used instead of an insulin syringe?
- Why are there Luer lock and Luer slip syringes?
- What does gauge size determine in needles?
- What is a bevel in a needle?