The nurse is preparing to administer allergy sensitivity testing to a patient. Which statement(s) pertain(s) to this type of administration? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allergy sensitivity testing requires the intradermal route.
b. Injections are made into the loose connective tissue.
c. Equipment needed includes gloves, antiseptic pledget, metric ruler, and physician's order sheet.
d. Record of previous injection sites is needed.
e. The needle should be inserted at a 15-degree angle with the needle bevel up.
ANS: A, C, E
Allergy sensitivity testing requires the intradermal route. Before administering allergy testing, gathering of equipment and physician's orders are necessary. This route is injected into the dermal layer of skin, using a 15-degree angle. Connective tissue, having poor blood supply, is not appropriate for injection of medication. Previous injection sites would not factor into the decision about where to conduct allergy testing.
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