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6 years ago
The nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin test with a 27-gauge, -inch needle. At which angle will the nurse insert the needle?
 
  a. 15 degree
  b. 30 degree
  c. 45 degree
  d. 90 degree
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6 years ago
ANS: A
A 27-gauge, -inch needle is used for intradermal injections such as a tuberculin test, which should be inserted at a 5- to 15-degree angle, just under the dermis of the skin. Placing the needle at 30 degrees, 45 degrees, or 90 degrees will place the medication too deep.
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