Intramuscular Injection Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 7 rights of an injection?
A
The 7 Rights of Drug Administration
Right patient
Right medication
Right dose
Right route
Right time
Right reason
Right documentation
2
Q
Sites of under 5 clinic vaccination
A
Sites of IM injection
- Deltoid
- Anterior voler of the forearm (brachioradialis)
- Gluteal region (glutei medius and minimus)
- Thigh(vastus lateralis muscle).
3
Q
What are the absolute contraindications of Im injections
A
-Allergy to the medication
-Severe thrombocytopenia or bleeding disorders
-Localized infection at the injection site
-Myopathies
4
Q
What are the relative contraindications of Im injections?
A
-Anticoagulant therapy
-Obesity
-Lack of adequate muscle mass
-Recent Im injection on the same site
-Impaired circulation
5
Q
What are the complications of Im injections?
A
-Pain and discomfort
-Hematoma
-Nerve injury
-Vascular injury
-Injection site reactions
