Injections Administering An Intradermal Injection

Front 1

At the_________, compare the drug label with the MAR. Also, explain the medication's purpose and action, and let the patient ask questions about it.

Back 1

bedside

Front 2

If using the arm for injection, extend and support the patient' s elbow and forearm on a _____ surface.

Back 2

flat

Front 3

To make it easier to interpret skin reactions, _____ areas with bruises, inflammation, or edema

Back 3

avoid

Front 4

If possible, choose a site three or four
fingerwidths below the _______space and one handwidth _______ the wrist.

Back 4

antecubital

above

Front 5

If you cannot use the forearm, try a site on the_____ _______ or a subcutaneous injection site.

Back 5

upper back

Front 6

Clean the site with an alcohol swab,beginning at the _____ and ________out for about 2 inches. Then let the site dry.

Back 6

center

spiraling

Front 7

Hold the swab between the third and fourth fingers of your _____hand, or lay it aside

Back 7

nondominant

Front 8

With the bevel of the needle pointing ______, hold the syringe between your dominant thumb and forefinger.

Back 8

up

Front 9

Using your nondominant forefinger or thumb, ____ the skin over the
site.

Back 9

stretch

Front 10

Holding the needle almost against the patient..s skin, carefully insert it..bevel up..at a ____ degree angle until you feel resistance.

Back 10

15

Front 11

the needle should only go through the epidermis about ____ inch.

Back 11

1/8

Front 12

Withdraw the needle while gently ____________________ over the site. Do not massage the site or apply a bandage.

Back 12

wiping an alcohol swab

Front 13

Use an ink pen or skin pencil to draw a ______ around the injection site.

Back 13

circle