Injection

Question 1

INJ01
A young Labrador has had a fracture repair to his left fore leg. He is to be administered
X as X

Using the dose rate X mg/kg:
a. Calculate the correct dose of X to be given to this patient.
b. Prepare an appropriate needle and syringe and draw up the correct dose of X.
The examiner will indicate where you need to place syringe in order for it to be
checked.
c. Using the pre-prepared syringe, administer the injection intramuscularly via the quadriceps muscle.

Record the administration of the medication on the hospital chart provided.

Show all your workings including units.

Answer 1

1. Using an appropriate methodology, correctly calculate the dose
2. Correct units of measurement used for final answer
3. Select correct Vetergesic vial
4. Check expiry date and date of first opening
5. Select appropriate syringe
6. Select appropriate gauge needle
7. Select spirit and swab/cotton wool
8. Assemble syringe and needle using an aseptic technique
9. Swab top of vial
10. Shake vial to re-suspend the drug
11. Introduce needle to vial using an aseptic technique
12. Draw back correct volume of drug required
13. Withdraw needle from vial
14. Change needle safely and dispose of appropriately
15. Needle either not re-sheathed OR re-sheathed using safe technique
16. Ensure dog is restrained effectively
17. Select the appropriate injection site
18. Stabilise the injection site with one hand and introduce the needle at right
    angles to the skin
19. Draw back slightly on plunger to check for venepuncture
20. Inject drug slowly
21. Withdraw needle from the patient
22. Massage injection site gently
23. Dispose of used needle(s) in medicinal sharps bin
24. Dispose of syringe in appropriate container
25. Needle either not re-sheathed OR re-sheathed using safe technique
26. Record administration of medication fully on hospital chart
27. Demonstrate safe, effective and aseptic technique

Question 2

INJ02
Bobby is a young Labrador who has had a traumatic wound to his face debrided and
sutured. He is to have antibiotic cover of X as X

a. Using the dose rate x mg/kg, calculate the correct dose of X to be given to this
patient.
b. Prepare an appropriate needle and syringe and draw up the correct dose of X.
The examiner will indicate where you need to place the syringe in order for it to be
checked.
c. Using the pre-prepared syringe, administer the injection subcutaneously. Record the administration of the medication on the hospital chart provided.

Show all your workings including units.

Answer 2

1. Using an appropriate methodology, correctly calculate the dose
2. Correct units of measurement used for final answer
3. Select correct Clamoxyl LA vial
4. Check expiry date and date of first opening
5. Select appropriate syringe
6. Select appropriate gauge needle
7. Select spirit and swab/cotton wool
8. Assemble syringe and needle using an aseptic technique
9. Swab top of vial
10. Shake vial to re-suspend the drug
11. Introduce needle to vial using an aseptic technique
12. Draw back correct volume of drug required
13. Withdraw needle from vial
14. Change needle safely and dispose of appropriately
15. Needle either not re-sheathed OR re-sheathed using safe technique
16. Ensure dog is restrained effectively
17. Select the appropriate injection site
18. Pick up a skin fold with one hand and introduce the needle
19. Draw back slightly on plunger to check for venepuncture
20. Inject drug slowly
21. Withdraw needle from the patient
22. Massage injection site gently
23. Dispose of used needle(s) in medicinal sharps bin
24. Dispose of syringe in appropriate container
25. Needle either not re-sheathed OR re-sheathed using safe technique
26. Record administration of medication fully on hospital chart
27. Demonstrate safe, effective and aseptic technique