Nur 104 Exam Parenteral Med Flashcards
What is the needle lengths for intradermal administration?
1/4”-1/2”
What type of syringe do you use for intradermal administration?
1mL Tuberculin
What needle gauge do you use for intradermal administration?
25-27 gauge
What is the volume to be injected in intradermal administration?
0.01-0.1 mL
What is the angle of insertion for intradermal administration?
5-15 degrees
Where sites of administration for ID?
- inner mid-forearm
- clavicular area of the chest or under clavicle
- scapular area of the back
What type of syringe is used for subq administration?
1-3mL hypodermic OR U-100 insulin syringe
What is the needle lengths for subq administration?
3/8”-1”
What is the needle gauge for subq administration?
25-30
What is the volume injected in subq administration?
0.5-1mL
What is the angle of insertion for subq administration?
45-90 degrees
Where are sites of administration for subq?
- abdomen
- anterior thighs or upper outer thighs
- upper buttocks
- upper back
- upper arms
Do you aspirate subq injections?
NO!!
What type of syringe do you use for IM injections?
3-5mL Hypodermic
What is the needle length for IM injection of an adult or child?
5/8”-1 1/2”