INJECTIONS AND HIGH ALERTS Flashcards
1
Q
Maximum amount of solution that can be administered into one SC site
A
2 ml
2
Q
Maximum amount of solution that can be administered into one adult IM site
A
3 ml
3
Q
IM needle gauge
A
21-23
4
Q
SC needle gauge
A
25-30
5
Q
IM needle length
A
1 inch- 1.5 inches
6
Q
SC needle length
A
1/2 inch - 5/8 inch
7
Q
PO max of potassium
A
40 mEq/dose
8
Q
Peripheral IVPB potassium
A
10 mEq/50-100 ml infused with EID over 1 hour
9
Q
Central IVPB potassium
A
20 mEq/50-100ml infused with EID over 1 hour
10
Q
IV infusion of potassium
A
40 mEq/liter
11
Q
IV push potassium
A
contraindicated
