Subcut (me into pieces)
What is a filtered blunt fill needle?
When inserting a butterfly these supplies are required
What is the Saf-T-Intima Device (the butterfly), a chlorhexidine swab, tegaderm and needleless cap?
Sterile needles can be recapped using this technique
What is the Scoop technique?
You need to assess this prior to administering IM injections
What is muscle mass, viscosity of medication and site for bruises, scabs and scars?
These injectables require a IDC
What are anticoagulants, insulin and narcotics?
This is the length of needle typically used for SUBCUT injections
What is 5/8?
When inserting a butterfly you must enter at this angle
What is a 30-45 degree angle?
When drawing multiple insulins you must do this
What is draw clear before cloudy?
This site is accepting of up to 3-5mLs of volume
What is the ventrogluteal site?
This site is where an epipen is typically administered
What is the Rectus Femoris?
SUBCUT injections typically administer this amount of medication (mL's)
What is less than 1 mL?
Prior to pushing a butterfly medication what should you check?
What is drug, drug concentration and have I unclamped?
16G needles are often used for this type of therapy
What are blood tranfusions?
This length of needle is usually required for an IM injection
What is 1/2 - 1 1/2" long needle?
These IM injections are not in the scope of practice of a regular nursing student.
What are immunizations?
Heparin and insulin are best given in the abdomen, except for this reason
What is C-section or abdominal surgery?
Butterflies must include this information on the tegaderm
What is the the drug name, concentration of the drug and date of insertion?
If a syringe is more than this full, a larger syringe is required?
What is 2/3 or 75% full?
In Pediatrics this is the best developed muscle for IM injections
What is the vastus lateralis?
To find the deltoid site this must be identified BONUS: This many mLs can be given at this site
What is the acromion process? What is up to 2 mLs?
This medication includes an air bubble in the barrel that should not be removed
What is low molecular weight Heparin?
This is the amount needed to prime the butterfly and needleless cap
What is 0.44mL?
Insulin needles are typically between these sizes
What is between 26-31 gauge and 1/4-1/2 inches long?
These are the benefits of IM injections over SUBCUT
What is a quicker onset, accepting of a larger volume of meds and can accept irritating medications?
These 3 surfaces need to be palpated to find the ventrogluteal site
What are the greater trochanter, anterior superior iliac spine and the iliac crest?