RD2 Flashcards by Sarah Lowell

Q

Intramuscular injects are for:

A

Antibiotics/hormones/vaccines

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Intramuscular: Gauge, length, & depth of needle

A

22-25 gauge
1-1 1/2 length
1-2” depth

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Intramuscular: angle

A

90 degrees

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Intramuscular: location

A

Butt, thigh, upper arm

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Intradermal: for

A

Allergy tests (TB)

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Intradermal: gauge, length, & depth

A

26-27 gauge
1/4-1/2 length
1/4 depth

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Intradermal: degree and location

A

5-15

Forearm, upper back

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SubQ: gauge, length, & depth

A

23-25 gauge
5/8” length
1” depth

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SubQ: degree

A

45-90

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Heparin location of injection

A

Arm, top of butt

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Insulin: location of injection

A

Abdomen, arm (back of), thigh

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Intramuscular and Intradermal: pull or pinch?

A

Pull

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SubQ: heparin & insulin: pull or pinch?

A

Pinch

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Q

Why rotate insulin injection sites?

A

Prevent buildup of fatty tissue

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