Administering Meds
Needle/Sizes
Syringe
Types of Injections
Random
100
Where is medicine Label?
Usually attached to the bottle or Vial.
100
What are the proper steps to "attach" a new needle?
(Think about video)
Keep needle in wrapper - No contamination
100
What is a syringe?
devices used to inject medication into or withdraw fluid from the body.
100
Which injection would have the slowest response time? (2)
Intradermal or Subcutaneous
100
What is needle Disposal?
proper area such as red can
or a designated area
200
Why is proper storage of medicine important?
Reduces contamination
Reduces risk to health for animals and people
Ensure products will work
200
What are the three parts of a needle?
Hub, Shaft & Bevel
200
How much air do you have to plungin, when withdrawing medication?
Depends on how much medicine is given. Should be equal to the dosage amount
200
What injection has fastest response time?
(Think about where it's going)
Intravenous
200
What is this type of administration method?
Orally Administration
300
When inserting the needle into the vial, which way should the bevel face?
- Bevel should be facing upwards
300
What can you reference for Needle sizes?
(we colored them)
Needle Injection Size Chart
300
What does 1 cc equal to?
1 cc always equals 1 mL.
300
At what angle should you give a intradermal Injection?
10-15 degree angle
300
At what angle should the Intramuscular injection be given?
- 90 degrees
400
At what angle should you give a intravenous injection?
25 Degrees
400
What are the needle safety guidelines?
(make sure needle isnt ...)
Needle should be free of chips, cracks
Make sure the needles is not bent
400
Name the 4 syringes we covered
400
Name this type of injection & name this technique
Subcutaneous (under the skin) & "tent" Technique
400
What should you do if you see large air bubbles in the syringe?
1. Plunge slightly more medication than needed
2. Turn syringe upside down
3. Flick syringe to move air bubbles up
4. Push air out of syringe to remove any air bubbles
500
At what angle should you give a Subcutaneous injection ?
45 Degrees
500
Which needle is best for vaccines?
(ensure that the needle does not stay in the patient)
Luer-lok - ensure the needle stays with the syringe due to the hub being secure to the syringe
500
What are all the parts to a syringe? (4)
- needle
- Hub
- Barrel
- Plunger
500
What are the 4 types of injections we talked about?
Hint: Around the class activity
1) Subcutaneous
2) Intravenous
3) Intramuscular
4) Intradermal
500
What is this?
Auto Syringe