NUR 220 Subcutaneous Injections Flashcards
1
Q
- select correct syringe
A
1mL max
2
Q
- select correct needle
A
drug specific syringes
3/8-5/8
25G-30G
3
Q
- select medication and concentration
A
some examples are heparin and insulin
4
Q
4.
A
clean vial with alcohol
5
Q
5.
A
inject air in vial
6
Q
6.
A
withdraw correct amount with no large bubles
7
Q
7.
A
recap one handed and no contamination during med prep
8
Q
in pt room now 8.
A
hand hygiene
9
Q
9.
A
introduce and explain procedure
10
Q
10.
A
provide privacy and raise bed
11
Q
- identify site with correct landmarks
A
- rotate sites
backs of arm
fronts of thighs
above butt
scapular region
abdomen 2 cm around belly button
12
Q
12.
A
don gloves
13
Q
- clean site with out
A
fanning
14
Q
14.
A
pinch skin if appropriate
15
Q
15.
A
insert needle, darting with appropriate angle
90-45 degrees
