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?