Exam 2 - Med Admin Flashcards
safety needles should be used at all times with patient care. t/f
TRUE!
shaft =
length of needle
gauge =
diameter of hole (larger number = smaller diameter)
volume of tuberculin syringe
1mL
describe steps of ampoule use
break away from body (use alcohol swab or gauze), use filter needle or smallest gauge possible, change needles
describe steps of mixed dose insulin
roll cloudy, insert air in cloudy then clear, withdrawal from clear then cloudy.
intradermal administration used for what?
TB tests + allergy testing
locations for intradermal
inner forearm, upper back + upper chest
gauge size of intradermal needle
26-28g
length of intradermal needle
1/4 - 5/8 inch
angle for intradermal
5-15°
difference in needle positioning for intradermal
bevel up - to create wheal
do you massage intradermal?
no - allow for proper test/reading
gauge size for subcutaneous needle
25-27g
length of subcutaneous needle
1/4 - 5/8 inch
angle for subcutaneous administration
45-90°
areas for subcutaneous admin
macarena dance (including upper thighs)
aspirate with SCUT injections?
NO!!
do you massage subcutaneous?
no
method for efficiency and decreased pain with injections
pierce and remove QUICKLY, and inject medication SLOWLY