steps for SQ injections

Question 1

steps

Answer 1

meds check
ID patient
ask about allergies
3rd med check
gloves
pick site - prob abdomen
check for bruises
clean area using circular motion moving outward
use non-dominant hand to remove cap
grasp area around injection site
hold needle between thumb and forefinger
use non-dominant hand to steady when it’s in.
grab top of needle w/ dominant hand
slowly inject
withdraw needle and use non-dominant hand to support surrounding tissue
dispose of needle
put bandaid on
don’t massage site

Question 2

steps

Answer 2

meds check
ID patient
ask about allergies
3rd med check
gloves
pick site - prob abdomen
check for bruises
clean area using circular motion moving outward
use non-dominant hand to remove cap
grasp area around injection site
hold needle between thumb and forefinger
use non-dominant hand to steady when it’s in.
grab top of needle w/ dominant hand
slowly inject
withdraw needle and use non-dominant hand to support surrounding tissue
dispose of needle
put bandaid on
don’t massage site
document med, dose, time and site

Question 3

heparin onset

Answer 3

20 - 60 min peak 2 hr

Question 4

heparin dose

Answer 4

5000 - 10000 units/kg

Question 5

NPH dose (sc)

Answer 5

0.5 - 1 unit/kg/day

Question 6

NPH onset

Answer 6

2-4 hours