Injection Adminitration Flashcards

- Intradermal injection - Intramuscular Injection Using the Deltoid Site - Intramuscular Injection Using the Dorsogulteal Site - Intramuscular Injection Using the Vastus Lateralis Site - Intramuscular Injection Using the Ventrogluteal Site - Subcutaneous Injection of Insulin - Subcutaneous Injections (using a prefilled syringe with a non-detachable needle)

1
Q

Which is the target layer of an intradermal injection?

A

Dermis

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2
Q

What are some of the consequences of unsafe injection practices?

A

nerve damage

abcesses

pain

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3
Q

Is absorption of medication of via the intradermal route fast or slow?

A

slow

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4
Q

Approximately how much medication can be administered via the intradermal route?

A

small amounts (0.01-0.1ml)

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5
Q

what should appear when an intradermal injection is given?

A

a raised blanched bleb in the skin

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6
Q

What are some common sites for a intradermal injection?

A

Flexor surface of the left forearm, a third of the way down the wrist

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7
Q

What technique should be used to draw medication for injections?

A

ANTT

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8
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What size need should be used for an intradermal injection on an adult patient?

A

25G

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9
Q

for allergy testing what size area should clean for an intradermal route?

A

5cm3

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10
Q

After preparing the skin, how should you hold the skin for an intradermal route?

A

stretch the anterior skin taut between the thumb and index finger

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11
Q

How should the needle of an intradermal injection be inserted

A

bevel upwards, at a 5-15 degree angle by approx 3 mm

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12
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what is the angle of insertion for an intradermal injection?

A

5-15 degrees

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13
Q

How big should the diameter of the bleb be?

A

6-10mm

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14
Q

Professional who administer injections must be trained in what?

A

managing anyphylaxis.

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15
Q

What is the aim of an intramuscular injection?

A

Deposit medication into skeletal muscle.

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16
Q

Is the rate of absorption of an intramuscular injection fast or slow and why?

A

fast since there is a rich blood supply.

17
Q

Which has a faster rate of absorption: Intravenous or intramuscular?

A

Intravenous.

18
Q

What factors will affect where a HCP will deposit an intramuscular injection?

A

Viscosity of medication

volum of medication

and the mount of subcutaneous tissue a patient has.

19
Q

Give some reasons as to why an intramuscular injection might be necessary?

A

rapid action required

patient cannot take oral medication

medication needs to bypass digestive secretions

20
Q

What are the 4 most used commonly used sites for an intramuscular injection?

A

deltoid muscle
ventrogluteus musce
vastus lateralis muscle
dorsogluteal muscle

21
Q

should gloves be worn for an intramuscular injection?

22
Q

What is the needle of choice when giving an intramuscular injection?

A

21G(green needle)

23
Q

Where is the deltoid muscle located?

A

just below the acromion process of the upper arm

24
Q

What are the advantages of the deltoid site?

A

muscle is easy to access

25
What are some of the disadvantages to using the deltoid site?
Muscle is small often under-developed Axillary beneath deltoid muscsle various nerves and blood vessels run though arae
26
How should patient be positioned for an IM in the ddeltoid site
sat or standing if sat ask patients to place arm across abdomen or lap
27
How do you locate the injection site?
locate lower edge of acromion process locate axilla identify deltoid muscle the upper edge is 2/3 finger widths from the acrmoion process lower edge sis just above axilla
28
What method should be used to insr an IM injection?
z-tracking method
29
What is the benefit of using the z tracking method for IM injection
reduces pain and leakage from injection site.
30
At what angle should the needle be inserted for an IM injection the deltoid site?
90 degrees
31
How fast should you inject an IM injection into the deltoid site?
approc 1ml per 10 second
32
is it necessary to pull back the plunger for an IM injection in the deltoid site?
no
33
what should you do to the area once the IM injection in deltoid site is over?
apply pressure
34
What is an advantage of using the dorsogluteal site?
Many practioners are familiar with it
35
How should a patient be positioned for an IM injection into the dorsogluteal site?
Onto their side on a bed.
36
How long should you wait before removing the needle in an IM injection?
10 seconds
37
How should you find the injection site for a dorsogluteal Im inection?
``` locate the 4 bony landmarks: illiac crest ischial spine ischialteroity anterior uperior iliac spine ``` make 4 quadrants inject into upper left quadrant.
38
How long should you ait before removing a subcutaneous injection?
5-10 secs