Parenteral Medication Flashcards
1
Q
Intradermal injection
A
10-15 degree angle
-3/8”-5/8” needle 26-29 gauge
-bevel up, make a bleb
2
Q
Intramuscular injection
A
90 degree angle
-1”-1.5” 19-23 gauge
- when In muscle aspirate to check for blood
2. 5-3 mL or less
3
Q
IM sites
A
Ventrogluteal-above greater trochanter
Deltoid- less than 1 mL
Vastus Lateralus
4
Q
Intradermal sites
A
Chest Shoulder blades Back of tricep Back of forearm Antecubetal area
5
Q
Subcutaneous sites
A
Back of upper arm
Abdomen
Thighs
6
Q
Z-tract method
A
Pull skin give injection, then Allow skin to return
7
Q
Preparing skin
A
Start in center with alcohol swan and clockwise go in outwards circle.
8
Q
Documentation
A
Document: Date/time Drug Dose given Why Site
9
Q
Subcutaneous injection
A
45-90 degree depending on body mass
- 5/8” needle 25 gauge
- with children and underweight adults you may use TB Syringe
