Nursing Basics Flashcards
1 tsp is how many ml?
5ml
Normal systolic range
100-139
Normal diastolic range
60-89
What needle/syringe would you use for an IM injection?
gauge: 18-25
length: 5/8- 1 1/2 inch
angle: 90 degrees
What needle/syringe would you use for an SC injection?
gauge: 25-30
length: 3/8-5/8 inch
angle: 45-90
What are the names for the IM injection sites?
- vastus lateralis
- deltoid muscle
- ventrogluteal
- dorsogluteal
What are the names for the SC injection sites?
- upper thigh
- abdomen
- upper buttock
- upper arm
Rapid- acting insulin
(peak, onset, duration)
onset: 10-15 mins
peak: 60-90 mins
duration: 3-5 hrs
types: lispo, aspart
intermediate- acting insulin
(peak, onset, duration)
onset: 1-3 hrs
peak: 6-8 hrs
duration: 12-16 hrs
types: NPH
short- acting insulin
(peak, onset, duration)
onset: 1/2-1 hr
peak: 2-4 hrs
duration: 5-8 hrs
types: regular
extended long- acting insulin
(peak, onset, duration)
onset: 1-2 hrs
peak: no pronounced peak
duration: 24+ hrs
types: Lantus, Levemir
How many tsp in 1 tbsp?
3 tsp
What are the rights of medication administration?
Right…
- med
- time
- pt
- route
- dose
- date
- reason
- site
- frequency
what is the recommended catheter size for a female?
12-14
what is the recommended catheter size for a male?
16-18
