PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Process & Dispense

Which of the following terms describes the diameter of a needle?
  1. Bevel
  2. Gauge
  3. Shaft length
  4. Barrel
Explanation
Answer: B - Gauge is a measurement of the diameter of the shaft of a needle (the larger the gauge, the smaller the diameter). The bevel is the slanted tip of the needle. The shaft length is a measurement of how long the needle is. The barrel is the clear portion of a syringe that fluid is measured in.
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