Choosing the Right Needle and Syringe for Intradermal Injection

What needle and syringe should you use for an intradermal injection?

Answer: A 1mL syringe with a 1/2 inch, 27 gauge needle is the appropriate choice for giving an intradermal injection.

Explanation: To give an intradermal injection, you should use a 1 mL syringe with a 1/2 inch, 27 gauge needle.

You need to give an intradermal injection. What needle and syringe should you use? 1 mL syringe; 1/8 inch, 28 gauge needle
0.1 mL syringe; ½ inch, 26 gauge needle
3 mL syringe; ¼ inch, 22 gauge needle
1 mL syringe; 1/2 inch, 27 gauge needle
1 mL syringe; 4 inch, 23 gauge needle
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