Med Admin Flashcards
(43 cards)
ID location
below scapula, forearm
ID length
1/4-1/2
ID gauge
25-27
ID angle
5-15*
ID amount
0.5mL
SQ location
abdomen, thigh, tricep
SQ length
3/8-5/8
SQ gauge
25-30
SQ angle
45-90*
SQ amount
1mL
IM location
deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventrogluteal ( dived leg into 1/3)
IM length
3/8-1 1/2
IM gauge
18-25
IM angle
72-90*
IM amount
4mL, 1mL in deltoid
Topical eye
conjuctival sac must be sterile ointment (inner or outer) close eyes after move eyes around to spread ointment Might temp blurr vision DO NOT RUB
Topical ears
if swollen insert wick to help it travel to canal clean with NS pull up and back on pinna allow drops to fall into side of canal push on tragus wait five min before switching ears
Topical nose
first blow nose sit up with head tilted neck hold tip of nose place 1/3 in of applicator into nose close 1 nostril while pt inhales while spray is inserted repeat on other side DO NOT BLOW NOSE 5-10min
Topical vagina
use application plunger supp are refrigerated have pt void first pt is laying back with knees flex maintain privacy with good lighting. supine knees bent 2 feet apart
Topical rectal
Sims position/ lift side lying (helps distribute solution to lower intestine tract) lubricate rounded end and index finger have pt breath slowly and deeply insert 3-4 inches keep pt side lying for 5 min 25-45 for laxative
Topical lung MDI and w/o MDI
remove mouthpiece and shake attacher spacer breath normally through spacer release 1 puff inhale slowly and deeply hold breath for 5-10 seconds exhale slowly through pursed lips wait 1-5 minutes before next puff pt should gargle and rise with tap h2o
w/o MDI deep breath, exhale, hold 1-2 inches away, inhale
Topical lung DPI
same as MDI but without spacer
breath fro 2-3 seconds
hold for 5-10
then exhale
Topical lung nevulizer
place pre measure med in bottom section of cup
add fluid to dilute
screw on cap
attach tube to oxygen source/air compressor
see a fine mist then have pt put mouthpiece in mouth
take slow deep breath for about 15 min
s&s
The nurse is providing care to a client who has a Groshong catheter inserted. When irrigating the catheter, the nurse would use which solution?
NS
