Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 351 of 2368

After an intradermal injection, which finding shows that the medication was correctly placed in the dermis?

  1. Bleeding at the injection site
  2. A small blister (bleb) at the site
  3. No visible change on the skin
  4. A spreading area of bruising
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Correct answer: A small blister (bleb) at the site

A bleb forms when the medication is deposited in the dermis.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Parenteral Medications: Description of Procedure. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026