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injections Flashcards

1
Q

where is an intradermal injection injected to?

A

right under the surface of the skin (bubble for TB test)

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2
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where is a subcutaneous injection injected to?

A

fat layer, normally in the abdomen or the outer hips

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3
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where is an intramuscular injection injected to?

A

the muscle

  • deltoid (less than 2ml)
  • ventrogluteal
  • dorsogluteal
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4
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where is an insulin injection injected to?

A

rotate sites

  • stomach
  • arm
  • butt
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5
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what is the length of an intradermal injection?

A

3/8 - 3/4 inch

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6
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what is the length of a subcutaneous injection?

A

3/8-5/8 inch

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7
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what is the length of an intramuscular injection?

A

1-1.5 inches

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8
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what is the length of an insulin injection?

A

.5 inch

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9
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what is the gauge for an intradermal injection?

A

26-27

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10
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what is the gauge for a subcutaneous injection?

A

25-31

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11
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what is the gauge for an intramuscular injection?

A

22-23

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12
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what is the gauge for an insulin injection?

A

28-31

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13
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what is the amount of fluid injected for an intradermal injection?

A

0.01-0.1 mL

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14
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what is the amount of fluid injected for a subcutaneous injection?

A

less than 1.5 mL

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15
Q

what is the amount of fluid injected for an intramuscular injection?

A

1-3 mL

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16
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what is the amount of fluid injected for an insulin injection?

A

units

17
Q

what is the angle for an intradermal injection?

A

10-15 degrees

18
Q

what is the angle for a subcutaneous injection?

A

45-90 degrees

19
Q

what is the angle for an intramuscular injection?

A

45-90 degrees

20
Q

what is the angle for an insulin injection?

A

45-90 degrees

21
Q

what do to for an intradermal injection?

A
  • clean area
  • pull skin tight
  • bevel up
  • create bubble
22
Q

what do to for a subcutaneous injection?

A
  • clean skin

- pinch skin

23
Q

what do to for an intramuscular injection?

A
  • clean skin
  • pull skin (z path)
  • bevel up
  • aspirate
24
Q

what do to for an insulin injection?

A
  • double-check amount with another nurse

- pinch skin

25
Q

what is the most amount of fluid allowed for intramuscular injection in the deltoid?

A

2 mL

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