Unit 2 Flashcards
All patients should expect correct procedures with regard to drug administration. These correct procedures or “rights” include the
1. the right route of administration.
2. the correct time for giving the drug.
3. the correct person giving the drug.
4. their own physician ordering the drug.
5. their own physician administering the drug.
6. the correct drug and drug amount administered.
1, 2, and 6 only.
Heart attack patients often take a small tablet of nitroglycerine and put it in their mouth, under their tongue, for quick action. This route of administration is
sublingual
All of the following are related EXCEPT
intramuscular
subcutaneous
** intragluteal
intravenous
An injection that is given to a patient relies on a(n) _____ route of administration.
parenteral
When performing a subcutaneous injection, the needle tip is positioned
at a 45-degree angle for average-sized patients.
When venipuncture is performed for contrast medium administration.
the veins of the arms are preferred injection sites.
Sites commonly used for venipuncture include the _____ vein(s).
1. basilic
2. iliac
3. cephalic
4. carotid
5. median cubital
1, 3 and 5 only
The abbreviation IM means
intramuscular.
During an intravenous drug administration, a small area around the needle site is growing and swelling. The patient states that the area is starting to burn slightly. In this situation,
extravasation has occurred
the needle needs to be removed immediately.
a warm, moist compress needs to be applied.
The abbreviation stat means
immediately
All of the following are true of the milliliter unit of measurement EXCEPT it
represents 1/10 of a liter (L).
Technologists working in advanced areas such as CT scanning are often required to administer pharmaceuticals to patients to complete an examination. When such is the case, it is important to remember that
qualified technologists are permitted to enter medication data into patient charts.
Sterile needles used for patient injections
often require the use of an angiocath for improved safety.
Drugs intended for single use by parenteral administration are typically contained in a(n)
ampule
When performing a venipuncture for intravenous drug administration,
it is important to remember that older patients’ veins tend to roll and are more fragile.
You enter the room to start a procedure and see that there is a drug already pulled up into a syringe. There is a medication bottle next to the syringe, do you
Discard the vial and syringe and redraw the medication for the procedure
If you accidentally “prick” yourself with a needle as you perform a venipuncture procedure
flood the area with water, clean with soap and water, and report the incident.
A popular needle used for venipuncture that has a 3”-12” tubing attached to it, without flexible catheter tubing, this needed stays in the arm, is referred to as a(n)
butterfly
What is the maximum amount of time you should leave a tourniquet on?
2 min
How do you know you are giving the right amount of a drug?
Double checked the amount to be given with the order
Calculated the drug dose
What are some disadvantages of medications given orally?
Bad taste/Odor
Hard to swallow/easy to hide
Risk of aspiration is increased
When giving a medication buccally, you would place it
In between the gums and cheek
If you are asked to apply an ointment, cream or lotion, what route would this be?
Topical
When giving and intradermal injection, what is the angle of the syringe and needle?
15 degrees/almost parallel with the skin
The intradermal route of medication administration is used for?
Allergy testing
TB testing
The subcutaneous route uses
A needle size 25g and a 3cc syringe
What are you checking for after you insert the needle for an IM injection then pull the plunger back slightly
Blood in the syringe
What areas of the body are used for subcutaneous injections?
Anterior thigh, upper back below the shoulder blades, outer upper arm
Which of the following statements expresses the correct relation between lumen diameter and gauge number?
as the diameter decreases, the gauge number increases
This method of drug delivery has a rapid onset because the drug is absorbed directly into the bloodstream
parenteral
Intramuscular injections can be
Up to 5ml
When choosing an injection site for an IM injection, you do not have to worry about areas that are scarred, bruised, swollen or tattooed
false
The deltoid muscle can absorb
Up to 2ml
If you inject this site, it can lead to permanent leg paralysis.
Sciatic nerve
When drawing up medication, you must always hold the syringe at what level?
Eye
A patient suffers from a medical emergency that warrants an immediate response to medication. How should the drug be delivered?
IV
A central venous catheter would use which vein most commonly?
subclavian
Which of the below would not be used to treat a dehydrated patient?
diuretics
Accidental injection of IV fluid or medication into the tissues surrounding the vein is called
Infiltration
During intramuscular injections, it is necessary to determine if the needle is in a blood vessel. What is the term used for the slight pulling of the plunger to check for blood?
aspiration
During intramuscular injections, it is necessary to determine if the needle is in a blood vessel. What is the term used for the slight pulling of the plunger to check for blood?
aspiration
What is the term for a medication applied to the skin in order to decrease the number of microorganisms?
antiseptic
