Injections Flashcards
(23 cards)
Subcutaneous goes where
Sides/back of arms
Abdomen (stomach)
Front of thighs
Intradermal goes where
Into dermis
On forearm
Upper chest
Upper back
Intramuscular goes where
Into muscle
Deltoid (top of arm)
Ventrogluteal
Vastus Lateralis
Rectus Femoris
Intravenous goes where
Into bloodstream
Needle used for SQ
3/8- 5/8inch
Gauges used for SQ
25- 27 G
Angle used for SQ
45- 90 degress
When giving an SQ injection the volume equals 1mL. Where would you give this injection?
Anterior thigh
When giving an SQ injection the volume equals 0.3mL. Where would you give this injection?
Triceps
When giving an SQ injection the volume equals 0.5mL. Where would you give this injection?
Abdomen
Why would we give an SQ injection
Insulin, and heparin
Needle used for ID
3/8-3/4
Gauge used for ID
26-28
Syringe used for ID
1mL
Angle for ID
5-15 degrees
Why would we use an ID injection
For TB testing and Allergies
Needle used for IM Injection
1- 1 1/2 inch
Gauge used for IM
23- 25g
Syringe used for IM injections
1-3mL
Angle used for Im injections
90 degrees
When giving an IM injection the volume equals 2.5 mL. Where would you give this injection?
Vactus Lateralis and Ventrogluteal muscle
When giving an IM injection the volume equals 0.5-1mL. Where would you inject this?
Deltoid
Intravenous Injection
Med is administered into the bloodstream
