Giving SubQ Injection

Question 1

Step One Giving a SubQ Injection

Answer 1

Prepare medication, gather supplies, wash hands, don gloves, take to patient

Question 2

Step Two Giving a SubQ Injection

Answer 2

Select site (mark with non-dominant hand)

Question 3

Step Three Giving SubQ Injection

Answer 3

Cleanse site (circular motion, from center-out, using dominant hand)

Question 4

Step Four Giving SubQ Injection

Answer 4

Grasp skin to make site firm (non-dominant hand)

Question 5

Step Five Giving SubQ Injection

Answer 5

Hold syringe as if it is a dart

Question 6

Step Six Giving SubQ Injection

Answer 6

Insert needle quickly and smoothly at appropriate angle

• 45 degrees - thin people (emaciated)
• 90 degrees - larger people

Question 7

Step Seven Giving SubQ Injection

Answer 7

Transfer non-dominant hand to hold hub of syringe stable