IM Injections

Question 1

What must you check before giving an

IM injection

Answer 1

The patients name and hospital number are the
same as on the prescription chart & That you know the therapeutic uses of the medicine
to be administered

Question 2

What action should you take when a contraindications
to the prescribed medicine is
discovered

Answer 2

Do not give the medication and inform the ward coordinator

and the prescriber

Question 3

Two reasons to give IM injections are?

Answer 3

Avoids risk of vomiting & Because the drug given is altered by intestinal
secretions

Question 4

Two possible issues with injection a route of

medication administration are;

Answer 4

Risk of injury to nerves and/or blood vessels in the
area & Risk of sharps injury to the person giving the
medication

Question 5

Before giving medication which two should

do

Answer 5

Check expiry dates and record lot numbers of the

medication & Ask the patient about any allergies or history of anaphylaxis

Question 6

What are possible complications of IM

injections

Answer 6

Pain & The patient may get a bad taste in their mouth

Question 7

How can you avoid sharp injury?

Answer 7

Dispose of the equipment immediately

Question 8

What should you do in

the case of a needle stick injury

Answer 8

Attend Occupational Health dept – assess risk and

take appropriate action & Bleed wound under running water and wash with soap and water

Question 9

Student midwives can administer controlled
medication which is on the midwifery
exemption list

Answer 9

False