Locating the site (3rd check) Flashcards
1
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Addressing the patient (3rd check)
A
- Hand hhygiene
- “Hello Mr. Black, I have your medication ready, but I’ll be doing a final check.”
- Verify the patient name, dod, URN, date and time, generic drug name, route, dose, frequency, and time.
- Check allergies and allergy band.
- Close the curtains for privacy.
- Place the sharps container next to you for proper disposal.
2
Q
Locating the site
A
- hand hygiene
“I will now be locating the ventrogluteal site where I will be putting the injection.” - The heel of the hand on the greater trochanter.
- Thumb pointing toward the person’s groin.
- Point index finger to the anterior superior iliac spine
- Stretch middle finger toward on the iliac crest
- Area between two fingers, about knuckle length, is the injection site
3
Q
Cleaning the site
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Wipe the site with an alcohol wipe in a circular motion (5cm) and allow to dry.
4
Q
Perform and explain the Z track method
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- In order to do the injection, I will need to perform the Z track technique:
- The Z track technique is stretching the skin before administering the medication.
- This is commonly utilised to prevent medication leakage.
5
Q
Aseptic Hand Wash
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Aseptic hand wash for 30-60 seconds and put gloves on
6
Q
How to inject the needle
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- 90 degree angle, dart like motion into the muscle (to the needle hub)
- Aspirate - Draw back on syringe to check the needle is not in a blood vessel
- Inject 1 mL/10 seconds, wait 10 seconds before withdrawing needle
7
Q
Address the patient
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“Ok Jack all done, are you comfortable in that position, here’s your call bell let me know if you need anything”
8
Q
Documentation
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“After I have administered the medication, I will be completing the proper documentation such as signing the documents that I have given the patient the proper medication, dose at the appropriate time”
9
Q
Discard sharps safely
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Make sure to put the sharps correctly at the sharps container
