Injections

Question 1

Sites for Subcutaneous injection (5)

Answer 1

back of arm fat, abdomen, subscapular, thigh, top of butt.

Question 2

Sites for Intramuscular injection (3)

Answer 2

deltoid (arm), vastus lateralis (thigh), ventro gluteal (side of butt). don’t use Dorsogluteal site because of sciatic nerve.

Question 3

Sites for Intradermal injection

Answer 3

forearm

Question 4

Needle size for intradermal injection

Answer 4

0.25in- 0.5inches
<0.5mL medication
at 5-15 degree angle

Question 5

Needle size for Subcutaneous injection

Answer 5

0.5in- 5/8inches.

at 45 or 90 degree angle

Question 6

Needle size for Intramuscular injection

Answer 6

1.0in-1.5inches.

at 90 degree angle.

Question 7

Z-tracking

Answer 7

IM injection that is irritating to the subQ tissue. Site: Ventra gluteal or vastus lateralis

Question 8

6 Rights

Answer 8

Patient, medication, dose, time, route, documentation

Question 9

Tuberculin Syrynge

Answer 9

measures in tenths and hundredths of mL

Question 10

Aspiration

Answer 10

pulling back on plunger after needle inserted into skin to assess for blood. Don’t use with insulin, heparin, vaccines, immunizations.

Question 11

Pinch

Answer 11

Subcutaneous

Question 12

Pull

Answer 12

Intramuscular

Question 13

Absorption

Answer 13

drug is transferred from site of entry to bloodstrem

Question 14

Distribution

Answer 14

drug is distributed throughout body

Question 15

Metabolism

Answer 15

drug is broken down into an inactive form

Question 16

excretion

Answer 16

drug is excreted from the body

Question 17

Types of Syringes

Answer 17

standard= 3mL
Tuberculin= 1mL
insulin= units

Question 18

Gage

Answer 18

needle diameter. smaller number is a bigger diameter

Question 19

Nasal Drops

Answer 19

only water- soluble.

patient in supine position. keep head back for 5 minutes.

Question 20

Nasal Spray

Answer 20

sit upright, plug one nostril with finger. patient inhale while administering

Question 21

Eye Drops

Answer 21

press on inner canthus to decrease systemic effect

Question 22

Eye Ointment

Answer 22

Apply pressure downward to expose lower eye.
Apply prescribed amount along the conjunctival sac
Close eyes gently.

Question 23

Ear Drops

Answer 23

affected ear up, unaffected down.
adult= pull up and back
child=pull down and back

Question 24

Metered dose inhaler

Answer 24

exhale first. give medication on inhalation. hold for 10 seconds. exhale through pursed lips. wait 5 minutes in between puffs.

Question 25

most common form of medication error

Answer 25

omitted dose

Question 26

most common cause of medication error

Answer 26

transcription error

Question 27

most preventable cause of patient injury

Answer 27

medication error

Question 28

Prescribing error

Answer 28

incorrect drug dose, strength, route, quantity, dose calculations, frequency

Question 29

Dispensing error

Answer 29

wrong drug, dose, patient

Question 30

Administration error

Answer 30

errors of omission, wrong technique, expired drugs, wrong prepartation

Question 31

Criteria for equipment injection selection

Answer 31

route, viscosity, quantity, body size, type of medication

Question 32

ampule

Answer 32

glass bottle- one time use. need to use filter and change needle