NUR 220 Intramuscular Injection Parameters Flashcards
1
Q
needle gauge
A
20-25
2
Q
needle length
A
5/8-1 1/2
3
Q
what is the only site to not use 1 1/2 inch needle
A
deltoid
4
Q
what is the only site to not use 5/8 needle
A
vent glute
5
Q
angle of insertion
A
90
6
Q
amount of fluid
A
1-5
7
Q
what amount do we not want to give
A
more than 3 if can be avoided
8
Q
how much do we give in deltoid
A
less than 1 mL
9
Q
ventral gluteal
A
palm on greater trochanter
middle finger to iliac crest
index finger to anterior superior iliac spine
10
Q
vastus lateralis
A
outer middle area
11
Q
deltoid
A
acromion process
3 fingers down
make a V
