Week 3 Exam 1 Injections Flashcards
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What are parenteral medications?
Medications injected or infused into body tissues or bloodstream via intradermal, subcutaneous, IM, or IV routes.
What are the key advantages of parenteral injections?
- Absorbed faster and more completely
- More predictable results
- Measurable dosage
What are the disadvantages of parenteral injections?
Tissue damage may occur if pH, osmotic pressure, or solubility of medication is inappropriate for the tissue.
What are the 6 Rights of medication administration?
- Right patient
- Right medication
- Right dose
- Right route
- Right time
- Right documentation
What are the 3 Checks in medication administration?
Check medication label three times before administration.
What are the 2 Patient Identifiers used in medication administration?
Use at least two identifiers to confirm patient identity.
What is a safety needle?
A needle designed to reduce the risk of accidental puncture with contaminated needles.
What gauge needles are typically used for smaller injections?
- 25- to 30-gauge
What gauge needles are used for larger volume injections?
- 14- to 18-gauge
What is the angle of insertion for intradermal injections?
5° to 15°.
What is the maximum volume for intradermal injections?
About 0.1 mL.
What are common sites for subcutaneous injections?
- Abdomen
- Arms
- Thigh
- Upper buttocks
What needle size is typically used for subcutaneous injections?
½ - 5/8 inches; 25 – 30 gauge.
What is the typical maximum volume for IM injections in the deltoid muscle?
No more than 0.5 to 1 mL.
When should you aspirate before injecting medication?
When administering medications that could cause harm if given intravenously.
What are the preferred IM injection sites?
- Vastus lateralis
- Ventrogluteal
- Deltoid
What is the maximum volume for IM injections in the ventrogluteal site?
Up to 3 mL.
What is the Z Track method used for?
To minimize irritation and leakage of medication in IM injections.
What is the purpose of a filter needle?
To prevent glass shards or contaminants from entering the syringe.
What is reconstitution in the context of medications?
Adding a diluent or solvent to a powder to create a solution for injection.
What should you do with a used needle?
Dispose in a sharps container.
True or False: You can recap a used needle.
False.
What factors must be considered when mixing medications in the same syringe?
- Compatibility
- Total dose within accepted limits
- Same route prescribed
What is meant by ‘needle dead space’?
The volume of medication that remains in the needle after injection.
