Injections
Why do we hold injections in the skin for 10 sec?
To allow gravity to pull all the medications from the needle.
How do you label a med port?
all normal except concentration
What assessments should be done for patients with g tube?
Resp (aspiration risk), GI, Skin, Blood sugar
Why can you not prime Saf T intimas?
guidewire
What are contraindications for IM in deltoid?
mastectomy
What is the angle of insertion for SC?
45-90
What lab value is associated with Warfarin/ Coumadin?
INR
What assessments are necessary for narcotics?
GCS, LOC, respiratory , pain
Whats the difference between HDC and med port?
No needle. One is for fluids. One is for meds.
What are we trying to prevent by using deep breathing and incentive spirometers
atelectasis
What is the length for SC injections?
5/8"
What is the order of mixing insulin
N R R N
What is the normal range for gastric PH
1-5
what is the difference between basal and bolus insulin
basal - long acting, no peak
bolus - short acting
who is funnier - heather or erika
erika
What is gage?
"How big the straw is". The size of the hole of the needle.
up to 2ml as per P & P.
Why do we return gastric contents
electrolyte imbalance
What is the name of the route of putting medications in the eye
Opthalmic
whats the normal blood sugar range
4-6
What is the purpose of Z track
create a med pocket
What is required on a med label?
Pt name, Pt bday/ identifier, date, time, med name, dose, initials
WHy do we not use the first drop of blood when testing blood sugar
contamination
What does SBAR stand for
situation, background, assessment, recommendation
Why must injections be done 5 cm minimum away from the navel?
due to vasculature