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What are the 11 basic steps to injection Administration?
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1. Locate and Inspect Site
2. Disenfect Site 3. Stretch/Firm or Pinch Skin 4. Insert Needle at correct angle 5. Release skin 6. Aspirate 7. Inject Medication 8. Refirm Skin and remove needle at same angle of entry 9. Discard equipment properly 10. Chart/Documentation 11. Observe Patient |
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ID: Intradermal
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DO NOT ASPIRATE
5-15* angle insertion Tuberculin syringe 25-26 Gauge 3/8-5/8" needle length 0.1-0.2 volume amount |
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IM: Intramuscular
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ASPIRATE
90* angle insertion Standard Hypodermic syringe 21-23 Gauge 1-1 1/2 " needle length Up to 3 mL of volume amount |
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SQ: Subcutaneous
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ASPIRATE
45* angle insertion Standard Hypodermic syringe 25 Gauge 5/8-1" needle length 0.5-1mL of volume amount |
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When should you question an order or prescription?
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If you can't read it.
Dosage seems to high Patient isn't tolerating the drug well Patient is having trouble with the noted route of administration |
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What are the 8 routes of administration?
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Oral, Sublingual, Buccal, Topical, Rectal, Vaginal, Inhalation, Parenteral
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What are the 7 rights to administration?
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1. Right Drug
2. Right Dose/Amount 3. Right Patient 4. Right Route 5. Right Time 6. Right Technique 7. Right Documentation |
