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Which term describes the process of giving medications by injection using a needle and syringe? |
Parental Administration |
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which term is a route that can be used to administer parenteral medications? |
Intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous (IV,IM,subcu,ID) |
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The parenteral route involves breaking through the Skin's protective covering, which increases the risk of what? |
Infection |
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Which terms describe the diameter of the Lumen of the needle? |
Guage |
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A needle with a length of 1 1/2 inches is most commonly used for which type of injection? |
Intramuscular |
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Which term is used to describe a medication that is thin and watery? |
Aqueous |
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Which gauge needle would be used to administer a thick and sticky medication? |
18g to 20 g |
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To maintain asepsis, which part of a needle can be handled when administering an injection? |
Needle cover |
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what is the most common route of exposure to bloodborne diseases? |
Needle sticks |
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Which term describes a small bottle with a rubber stopper do with a needle can be inserted? |
Vial |
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Describe the first step to use when withdrawing a dose of medicine from an ampule? |
Inspect ampule for medication in the top portion |
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Describe the proper technique to use when withdrawing a dose of medication from a vial? |
Inject amount of air equal to the amount of medication you are withdrawing |
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Describe the process of adding liquid to a medication that has been stored and powdered form |
Reconstituted using sterile water or saline solution |
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Describe the proper way to dissolve a reconstituted medication completely |
Roll the vial between hands |
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Describe the total amount of liquid that should be in the syringe after mixing Two drugs |
The total amount of liquid in a syringe should be the same as an individual dose |
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The inner lower arm, upper chest, and back are sites that can be used when using which route to administer an injection? |
Intradermal |
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Which type of syringe would be used when administering an intradermal injection? |
Tuberculin |
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Which gauge and length of the needle is used to perform an intradermal injection? |
25g, 26g, 3/8 inch of the needle |
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Describe the type of injection performed using the fattest issues on the outer upper arm, the front of the thigh, the abdomen, and their upper back below the shoulder blades? |
Subcutaneous |
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Which dose is the maximum amount of medication that may be injected via the intramuscular route? |
3 mL |
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What is the speed of absorption of medications from slowest to fastest injection types? |
Intradermal, Sub-Q, intramuscular |
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Describe the correct way to disinfect the skin prior to performing an injection? |
Alcohol wipe in a circular motion (2 inches) |
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What is the process of pulling back slightly on the pleasure of a syringe while administering an injection? |
Aspirating |
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Describe why the healthcare worker must aspirate before administering an injection? |
Safety check to make sure the needle has not entered a a blood vessel |
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What action describes the correct way to dispose of a used syringe and needle? |
Don't break the needle, Never recap, dispose in Sharps container |
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Describe the information that must be charted after administering medications? |
Location, what kind of reaction, specific route,site,(injection) |
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Which term describes the formation of pus inside the tissues? |
Abscess |
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Which type of injections involves the use of sight rotation to prevent tissue damage from repeated injections? |
Subcutaneous and intramuscular |
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Know the methods used to prevent tracking |
Inject slowly within 10 seconds,avoid massaging the injection site, advised patient to wear loose-fitting clothing, use an air bubble or use 2 track method |
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What attribute must a healthcare worker develops relieve clients fears and concerns while administering injections? |
Positive attitude and remain calm |