Always _ injection sites for clients who receive injections on a regular basis.

A _ is a equipped glass self-sealing rubber stopper that contains a single premeasured or multi dose medication.

The inner portion of the syringe that fits inside the barrel of the syringe is known as?

_ injections typically are given using a 1mL tuberculin syringe.

Always dispose of all syringes and needles in the _ container provided.

Provides a single dose prepared by manufacturer or pharmacy.

Some injectable medications are supplied as powders that must be reconstituted

Glass container equipped a self sealing rubber stopper

Glass container that holds a premeasured, single medication dose.

What are the most common signs of infiltrations of an IV? (SAP)

What are the common reasons that a medication may be administered by injection? (SAP)

When administering a intradermal injection, why should the client not scratch or pinch the site?

There are a number of commonalities b/t the administration of subcutaneous and intradermal injections. What are the MAJOR differences?

Name the commonly used intravenous (IV) solutions: (SAP)

Infusion in vein

Flat layer injection site

During IM injections, it is important to inject into the muscle only because injecting into tissue could cause breakdown within the body and destroy tissues.

The length of the needle makes a difference in hitting proper injection sites.

Oral medication is the most effective way of giving medications?

When administering medications, what is the critical action? (SAP)

When giving insulin, always use same spot to prevent destroying and the breakdown of tissues?

When administering medication, try invasive administration first?

Your patient, who was involved in a motor vehicle accident, complains of pain and has Dilaudid 2mg IM q3hrs pro. How many milliliters will you administer?

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The physician orders erythromycin 0.4 g IV today. The drug is supplied in vials containing 500mg/10mL. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?

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Mrs. Jesse has Cardizem 20mg IV ordered STAT for hypertension. The vial comes in 25mg (5mg/ml). How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

Mr. Ryan has Tiguan 200mg IM ordered three times a day for nausea and vomiting. The vial comes in 100mg/mL - 20mL multi-dose vial. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The physician orders Benadryl 25mg IV for your patient with a mild medication reaction. The vial contains 50mg/mL with high potency 10mL. How many milliliters will you prepare?

Ms. Straw has Anzemet 100mg IV ordered to be given 30 minutes before her chemotherapy. Anzenmet 20mg/nL is available. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

Mr. Trent has hydroxyzine 75mg I’m ordered for severe motion sickness. You have hydroxyzine 50mg/mL available. How many milliliters will you administer?

Your patient who has undergone parathyroidectomy receives ampicillin 200mg IV q6h. Ampicillin 125 mg/mL is available. How many milliliters will you prepare?

An injection often used for diagnostic testing, a shallow injection just beneath the epidermis.

Adipose is known as

Injection given into fatty tissue just below the dermis and is used for small amounts of medication that require slow, systematic absorption.

Intramuscular injections are given in muscles situated below the dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin?

For IM injection, where is the Ventrogluteal located?

For IM injections, where is the Deltoid site located?

For IM injections, where is the Vastus site located?

Ventrogluteal is the best site for giving IM injections?

When large amounts of medication is ordered, A needle with with a larger bore, most often a 1 1/2” to 2”…… 20 to 22 gauge needle is used depending on medication given for what type of injection?

The dorsogluteal site is rarely used anymore, however when administering to this site what should the nurse cautious of?

At what degree should the needle be inserted for a Ventrogluteal injection?

IM injections given in the Deltoid is a high risk of what?

IM injections in the deltoid can be used for children of what age?

What is the MAX of medication that can be injected IM into the Deltoid?

A injection that is recommended for administering irons, steroids and other medications into the dermal and subcutaneous layers, due to the medications irritating skin and other body tissues may be administered how?

The deltoid muscle is located on the lateral aspect of the upper arm, how many inches from the acrimony process?

This injection site is a thick muscle located on the anterior area of the thigh and is commonly used to give IM injections to infants and children 3 years or younger because it has largest mass of muscle.

IM and SUBQ injections should first be aspirated before injecting to make sure you’re not in a vessel?

When administering Heparin via IM and SUBQ injection. Why should you NOT aspirate first?

Infilteration means the flowing of fluid into veins instead of tissues?

Injection medications that come in powder must be reconstituted with

Discard any unused portion of an ampule’s contents, because it is not possible to prevent contamination of an open ampule.

What are the 3 parts of a needle? (SAP)hub

After giving an injection, the sheath is pulled out and ____ to lack and prevent reuse.

If a safety syringe isn’t available, a ____ can be used, which locks the tip of the needle in place preventing needle stick.

It is perfectly ok to recap a needle slowly if wearing gloves and with using caution.

An IM injection is given in what degree angle?

A subcutaneous injection is given at what degree angle?

A subcutaneous injection may be given at this degree angle if the patient is heavy or the needle is short.

A intradermal injection is given using what degree of the needle?

What safety issue arises from administering IM injection while patient is standing? (SAP)

If a nurse or staff sustains a needle stick, what are the actions that must or will be taken? (SAP)

How often must blood work be repeated after a needle stick occurs in workplace?

Why should injection sites be rotated? (SAP)

Why is it important to understand the procedures and techniques of injectable? (SAP)

What is an example of a medication that comes prefilled?

Needles have the ability to chip or break through a bone, so it is important to select correct size needle.

A strict aseptic technique to prevent contamination should be used when?

What medical personnel are allowed to administer and injection? (SAP)

What syringes are typically used for SUBQ injections?

What should be done if more than 1 to 1 1/2 mLs are to be injected subcutaneously? (SAP)

A 2 to 3 mL syringe with a 1 to 1 1/2” needle is commonly used for what type of injection?

What are the differences b/t subcutaneous and I’m injections? (SAP)