Module 8 Flashcards
Six rights +1 E
Dose
Route
Site
Time
Expiry
Patient
Medication
Dr. step mom
Three C’s
Colour
Clarity
Concentration
How many kilograms converted into pounds
2.2
Broselow tape
For paediatric drug does
Ampules
Are breakable sterile, glass containers that carry one single dose of the medication (epi-/gravel)
Intramuscular versus subcutaneous injections are inserted at
Sub 45°
IM at 90 degrees
Subcutaneous injections inserted into the
Fat loose connective tissue between the dermis in the muscle layer
Sub benefit
It has a slower absorption, but has a longer in effect
Intramuscular, gets put wear
Into the muscle
Vagus lateralis
Recuts femoris
Gluteal
Deltoid (arm )
Where is the fastest route for intramuscular
Vatus lateralis
Fastest routes
Iv
Io
But no room for error
1 bolous =
1 single dose
Pain threshold
The level of a stimulus needed to produce the perception of pain
The physical response to pain
what do you do after you give a medication?
Document
Locs
ABC’s
Contractions
Trauma
Infection
Pain
Injuries
Burns
Nodes
Lumps
Scars
Tattoos
Bruising