Intramuscular needle sizes Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
what is the max volume for injecting intramuscular
A
3ml
kids should be 1ml in the deltoid
2
Q
what is the syringe size for intramuscular
A
1ml-3ml
3
Q
what are the needle lengths for intramuscular
A
1-1.5 inch
4
Q
what needle gauge can we use for intramuscular
A
20-24g
5
Q
what is the angle of injection for intramuscular
A
90 degrees
6
Q
what is the site of injections for intramuscular
A
- deltoid
- vastus lateralis
- ventrogluteal
7
Q
what are the landmakrs for deltoid
A
- acromion process
- 3 fingers down and inject below the 3rd finger
8
Q
what are the landmarks for vastus lateralis
A
- greater trochanter (sexy bone)
- patella
9
Q
what are the landmarks for ventrogluteal
A
- greater trochanter
- anterior superior iliac spine
- iliac crest
ask pt to lift their leg so you can feel the muscle flex
10
Q
what should the nurse remember to do when injecting intramuscularly
A
spread the site
11
Q
for burning and stinging medications what method must the nurse use
A
Z-track
