Medication Administration
What injection is given at a 90° angle and goes into muscle tissue?
IM injection
This stage (adolescence) focuses on developing identity and sense of self.
Identity vs role confusion
This phase involves building trust and setting goals with the patient.
Introductory phase
What does the “A” stand for?
Assessment
This is based on prior knowledge and experience to make decisions.
Clinical judgment
Which injection type uses fatty tissue and is given at a 45–90° angle?
Subcutaneous
What stage involves forming close relationships in young adulthood?
Intimacy vs isolation
Name one characteristic of successful communication.
Feedback / appropriateness / efficiency / flexibility
What step involves carrying out interventions?
Implementation
What is the best way to refine clinical judgment skills?
Direct patient contact
What injection type is given at 5–15° and often used for allergy testing?
Intradermal
This stage involves contributing to society vs. feeling unproductive.
Generativity vs stagnation
What phase involves ending the nurse-patient relationship?
Termination phase
What step determines if goals were met?
Evaluation
What are “knowledge cues”?
Patterns/data that guide decisions
Name one common site for intramuscular injections.
Deltoid / vastus lateralis / ventrogluteal
This final stage involves reflecting on life with either satisfaction or regret.
Integrity vs despair
What is one cause of unsuccessful communication?
Distractions / internal thoughts / phone use
What is the purpose of the planning step?
Set goals & interventions
What does sound clinical judgment allow you to do with findings?
Draw conclusions about meaning of findings
What are two risks of IV medication administration?
Phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation, embolism
What happens if identity development is unsuccessful in adolescence?
Role confusion / low self-esteem
What does ISBARR stand for (name at least 3 parts)?
Intro, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (and Readback)
What is the difference between nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis?
Nursing = patient response; Medical = disease
What does it mean to prioritize patient issues?
Deciding urgency/importance of care