NUR 220 Intramuscular Injections Flashcards
1
Q
- select correct syringe
A
up to 3mL in lagre muscles
1mL in deltoid
2
Q
- select correct needle
A
5/8 inch- 1.5 inch
20G-25G
3
Q
3.
A
select correct medication and concentration
4
Q
4.
A
clean vial with alcohol
5
Q
5.
A
inject vial with air
6
Q
6.
A
withdraw correct amount with no large bubbles
7
Q
7.
A
recap one handed and no contamination during med prep
8
Q
in pt room now 8.
A
hand hygine
9
Q
9.
A
introduce self and explain procedure
10
Q
10.
A
provide privacy and raise bed
11
Q
- identify site and correct landmarks
A
- vastus lateralis (lateral thigh half way to knee)
- deltoid ( feel for acrominon process)
- ventral gluteal (feel for greater trochanter of femur and antiriot superior lilac spine)
12
Q
12.
A
don gloves
13
Q
13.
A
clean site and allow site to dry without fanning
14
Q
14.
A
hold skin taut
15
Q
15.
A
insert needle, darting, proper angle
