Sub Q info

Question 1

Sub Q spots to inject (BAAT VD-G) (Q liked Bat vd - g)

Answer 1

outer aspect of the upper arm, the abdomen (from below the costal margin to the iliac crests), the anterior aspects of the thigh, the upper back, and the upper ventral- or dorsogluteal area.

Question 2

fastest to slowest sub Q (AATG - A tag! You’re it, fast to slow)

Answer 2

abdomen
arms
thighs
ventral or dosal gluteal

Question 3

sub q needle size (gauged w at about was 25 to 30)

Answer 3

25- to 30-gauge, ⅜ - to 1-in needle can be used; ⅜- and ⅝-in needles

Question 4

angle of sub q

Answer 4

45 only used if patient is thin

Question 5

max amount for sub q?

Answer 5

1 mL

Question 6

how fast to inject sub q? (1 before 10!!!)

Answer 6

1 mL every 10 seconds

Question 7

where exactly in the abdomen? (margin in the abdomen)

Answer 7

from below the costal margin to the illiac crest

Question 8

which needle will you usually use? (sub q is short!!!)

Answer 8

the shorter 3/8 inch needle at a 90 degree angle

Question 9

PT

Answer 9

clotting time

Question 10

PTT

Answer 10

tests whether blood clots normally

Question 11

INR

Answer 11

international normalized ratio (INR) calculation helps ensure that PT test results are standardized and accurate

Question 12

when to eat after insulin?

Answer 12

rapid - within 15 min
short - within 30 min
intermediate - with 30 - 60 min

Question 13

IM - narcotic - morphine - what to ask

Answer 13

full pain scale. when did the last take it. HR, BP, RR, and LOC. Will always order narcan.
PQRST.

Question 14

hyperglycemia

Answer 14

N/V, dizziness, tachycardia

Question 15

Heparin is used to provide (at war for a long time)

Answer 15

an immediate response while warfarin is generally used for long term treatment.

Question 16

s/s check for anti-coagulants

Answer 16

urine, right amount of fiber and fluids. ambulate.
body bruising. patechea.