IM injections info

Question 1

use IM when

Answer 1

rapid systemic uptake of the drug is needed by the body and when a relatively prolonged action is required

Question 2

IM’s deliver fast or slow?

Answer 2

deliver slow, sustained release over hours, days, or weeks

Question 3

meds in oil based (18-25 don’t need oil)

Answer 3

oil-based solutions should be administered with an 18- to 25-gauge needle

Question 4

meds in aqueous - gauge (gauge in the water inches)

Answer 4

20- to 25-gauge needle.

Question 5

what to consider when choosing a site?

Answer 5

age of the patient, medication type, and medication volume

Question 6

Vastus lateralis (baby on lateralus)

Answer 6

5∕8″ to 1¼″

Question 7

Deltoid (children) (same as lat)

Answer 7

5∕8″ to 1¼″

Question 8

Deltoid (adults) (little more)

Answer 8

1″ to 1½″

Question 9

Ventrogluteal (adults) (glute in adults is the biggest)

Answer 9

1½″

Question 10

infant - recommended site

Answer 10

Vastus lateralis

Question 11

Toddlers (1–2 years) = recommended site

Answer 11

Vastus lateralis (preferred) or deltoid

Question 12

Child/Adolescent (3–18 years) - recommended site

Answer 12

Deltoid (preferred) or vastus lateralis

Question 13

adults

Answer 13

Deltoid (vaccines) or ventrogluteal (general IM injections)

Question 14

amount to inject

Answer 14

1 to 5 mL is the accepted volume range, with a limitation of 1 mL of solution at the deltoid site. Can do up to 2 in deltoid