IM And SQ Flashcards
1
Q
IM syringe, Gauge, size
A
Needle length: 1-3 inches
Needle gauge: 19-25
Syringe: 1,3,5 mL
2
Q
IM angle and location
A
90 degrees on dorogluteal
Ventrogluteal
Deltoid
Vastus lateralis
3
Q
Deltoid injection
A
Only can inject 1 mL and don’t use on children or infants
4
Q
Vastus laterals
A
Frequently for infants less than 12 months
5
Q
Ventrogluteal
A
Suited for Z-track injections
6
Q
Z tract injection
A
Method of injecting medication into large muscle
7
Q
SQ
A
Syringe: 0.5-2mL
Needle gauge 25-30
Needle size 1/2-5/8
8
Q
Mixing insulin
A
Regular then NPH (cloudy)
