Chapter 3: Basic Injection Guidelines

Question 1

What is the first Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 1

Wash hands, apply gloves, and follow Standard Precautions.

Question 2

What is the second Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 2

Select a syringe-neeldle unit that is the appropriate size of the proper administration of the medication.

Question 3

What is the third Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 3

Select the correct site for the intended injection.

Question 4

What is the fourth Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 4

Use the correct angle of insertion for the injection.

Question 5

What is the fifth Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 5

For SC and IM injections with bevel up use a smooth quick dark like motion to insert the needle into the patient’s skin.

Question 6

What is the sixth Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 6

Slowly inject the medication.

Question 7

What is the seventh Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 7

Remove the needle from the injection site at the same angle as the injection.

Question 8

What is the eighth Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 8

Activate safety device on the syringe and immediately discard the syringe-needle unit in a sharps container.

Question 9

What is the ninth Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 9

Remove gloves and wash hands.

Question 10

What is the tenth Basic Injection Guideline?

Answer 10

Document the procedure in the patient’s medical record.