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Each type of route of administration targets a different ____ _____
Skin layer
What layer of the skin is the injection administered in?
The Dermis
What tissue is it given into?
The muscle tissue
What layer do you give the injection in?
Subcutaneous fat under the skin.
Where do you inject IV?
Usually injected into a vein in your wrist, elbow, or back of your hand
Shorter needles are used for ______ injections while longer needles are used for ______ injections
Longer needles = Intramuscular Injections
Is a large or small gauge needle used for the injection?
Small-gauge needle.
If inappropriate site or technique is used, it can cause damage to __________, _____, and ______
Blood Vessels, bones, and nerves.
What type of absorption is it? (fast or slow)
Slow (slower than IM route)
What are the most common devices used when performing this?
Catheters that are mounted over needles.
What are the 3 basic types of syringes?
Tuberculin, Insulin, and standard
What are the 2 types of testing that ID injections are used for?
Tuberculosis and allergy testing.
Intramuscular medications are preferred for vaccinations and pain medications.
True.
What angle is the needle injected in?
45° angle
Is a physicians order necessary for this procedure?
Yes.
What are the 4 routes of administration that can be used with injectable medications?
Intradermal, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, and Intravenous
What are the 2 usual sites for Intradermal injections?
Inner aspect of the forearm and upper back.
Medication is absorbed slowly into the bloodstream
Medication is absorbed quickly because of the plentiful blood supply to muscles.
What are the most common medications given through this route?
Insulin and Heparin.
What are the 7 rights when giving medications?
1.) Right medication
2.) Right patient
3.) Right dosage
4.) Right route
5.) Right time
6.) Right reason
7.) Right documentation
What are Injectables?
Suspension of drugs meant to be inserted into the body by means of injection.
What will form if the medication is administered properly?
A wheal (slight elevation of the skin)
What are the 4 possible intramuscular injection sites?
Deltoid, Dorsogluteal, Ventrogluteal, and Vastus Lateralis
What areas of the body are the injections given in?
Fleshy part of the upper arm, the abdomen, and thigh.
Define Intravenous
Inserting a needle into a vein for the purpose of administrating fluids and medications