Injections Flashcards

1
Q

Intradermal injections are located at what sites?

A

Forearm or upper back

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2
Q

Intradermal injections are at what needle length?

A

3/8 - 5/8

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3
Q

Intradermal injections are what gauge size?

A

25-29 G

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4
Q

Intradermal injections are at what angle?

A

5-15 degrees

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5
Q

What is the maximum volume of medication for ID?

A

0.1 mL

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6
Q

Subcutaneous injections can be given where?

A

Abdomen, triceps, anterior thigh, posterior hip, and shoulder blade

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7
Q

The size of a needle for subcutaneous injections would be?

A

3/8 - 5/8

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8
Q

What is the correct gauge size for a subcutaneous needle?

A

23-27G

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9
Q

What is the angle for insertion of a subcutaneous injection?

A

45 - 90 degree angle

45 for a thin adult or child
90 for a normal size adult

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10
Q

What is the maximum amount of medication for a subcutaneous injection?

A

1 mL

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11
Q

For intramuscular injections, what site is preferred for immunizations?

A

The deltoid muscle

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12
Q

For intramuscular injections, what other sites besides deltoid can be given?

A

Vastus lateralis is for infants and ventrogluteal is preferred

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13
Q

What are the needle lengths for an intramuscular injection?

A

1-1.5 inch (adults)
5/8 - 1 inch (thinner adults or child)

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14
Q

What is the needle gauge for IM?

A

20-25 G

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15
Q

What is the angle for insertion for IM?

A

90 degrees

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16
Q

What is the maximum volume of medication for IM in the deltoid?

A

1 mL

17
Q

What is the maximum amount of volume for medication of IM for vastus lateralis and ventrogluteal?

A

3 mL