Admin of Other Meds

Question 1

T or F: a shorter needle should be used for SC insulin injections compared to normal SC injections

Answer 1

T - shorter + finer (32)

Question 2

T or F: insulin injections can be given at 90 degrees

Answer 2

T + don’t pinch abdominal skin

Question 3

T or F: pain and bruising is not common with low MW heparin SC injections

Answer 3

F- common

Question 4

Where do you normally inject Low MW heparin SC injections

Answer 4

abdomen at least 2 inches from belly button + any scars

Question 5

T or F: Low MW heparin have special pre-filled syringes

Answer 5

T - they have built in safety devices + include an air lock bubble (0.2mL of air)

Question 6

Purpose of air lock bubble in L MW heparin needles

Answer 6

prevent bruising /less leakage into tissue
— don’t remove this bubble before injection (inject it + all contents )

Question 7

T or F: give antibacterial via Z method

Answer 7

T

Question 8

T or F: Depo provera solution should be shook before admin

Answer 8

T

Question 9

T or F: methotrexate injections can be done like any other injections

Answer 9

F - extra precautions done to avoid skin and inhalation of particles such as wear gloves, wear gowns and mask when preparing + adminning