Injectable Meds Flashcards
What do we always practice with all meds but especially parenteral
Safety and avoiding errors
Purpose of IV
Fast acting and good in an emergency
Best way to prevent errors while administering medications
Avoid distractions.
Prevent being interrupted or interrupting someone else.
How many medication checks must we do
3
When do we do medication checks
Before pouring med
After pouring med
At bedside
What must we know for needles
Gauge and length for each route
Do we draw and administer medication with the same needle
No
Draw with one and administer with another.
How does gauge affect diameter
Larger gauge equals smaller diameter
Max IM fluid for deltoid injection
1 mL
Max fluid for IM injection in places other than deltoid
3 mL
What must you do if you need to give IM for more than 3 mL
Must do more than one injection
How to find location for subcut injection
What angles are used for subcut injection
45 degrees
90 degrees
How to determine which angle to use for subcut injection
If can pinch 2 inches of fat then do 90
If not do 45
Where can we give subcut injections
