Epi-Pen Flashcards
1
Q
Adult epi dose
A
0.3mg
2
Q
Pedi epi dose
A
0.15mg
3
Q
First choice for placement
A
Lateral thigh
4
Q
Second choice for placement
A
Deltoid (shoulder) muscle
5
Q
Other choices for placement
A
Any large muscle
6
Q
Remember admin skills before injection
A
Avoid contamination, ask questions, repeat orders, check drug
7
Q
After locating injection sight, what do you do
A
Clean area inner circle working out
8
Q
What do you do after cleaning?
A
Recheck drug
9
Q
What do you do for admin after cleaning & checking drug?
A
Push into skin until EPIPEN pops. Hold for 10 seconds.
10
Q
What do you do after admin?
A
Put EPIPEN in puncture proof container. Massage area is optional.
