Medication Administration

Question 1

Syringe size for Subcutaneous injections

Answer 1

Use a 1-3 ml syringe

Question 2

Needle size for subcutaneous injection

Answer 2

25-31 gauge, 1/2 in to 7/8 in length.

Question 3

Syringe size for intramuscular injection

Answer 3

≤ 3 ml

Question 4

Needle size for intramuscular injection

Answer 4

22-23 gauge. 1-1.5 in length

Question 5

Locations for subcutaneous injection

Answer 5

lateral arms, lateral thighs, abdomen > 2 in from umbilicus

Question 6

Locations for intramuscular injection

Answer 6

Deltoid, ventrogluteal*, vastus lateralis

Question 7

Needle size for intradermal injection

Answer 7

25-28 gauge, 1/2 in to 5/8 in length

Question 8

Hypoglycemia is a blood sugar of what?

Answer 8

Blood glucose of <50

Question 9

Hyperglycemia is a blood sugar of what?

Answer 9

Blood glucose of >125

Question 10

Define Pregnancy Category A

Answer 10

Adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant women have not shown an increased risk of fetal abnormalities.

Question 11

Define Pregnancy Category B

Answer 11

Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus; however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Question 12

Define Pregnancy Category C

Answer 12

Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Question 13

Define Pregnancy Category D

Answer 13

Studies, adequate well-controlled or observational, in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk.

Question 14

Define Pregnancy Category X

Answer 14

Studies, adequate well-controlled or observational, in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities. The use of the product is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.

Question 15

8 Rights of Medication Administration

Answer 15

1. The right medication
2. The right dose
3. The right patient
4. The right route
5. The right time
6. The right documentation
7. The right reason
8. The right response

Question 16

3 Medication Checks

Answer 16

1. Compare the MAR to the Physician’s Orders.
2. Compare the medication label to the MAR when preparing the medication.
3. Compare the medication label to the MAR at the bedside when administering the medication.

Question 17

What should be documented regarding medication administration?

Answer 17

1. the name of the medication
2. the dose
3. the time of administration
4. the route
5. the site of any injections
6. the patient’s responses to medications