NUR 109 Medication)NUR 109 Medication Administration Study Guide: Updated Solution

NUR 109 Medication Administration Study Guide


Vastus lateralis IM injection: length of needle, amount of solution
(Ans-
Length of needle: 1 - 1.5" dependent on size of client
Amount of solution 1-3 mL
(may be as much as 5mL)


Vastus lateralis IM injection: location
(Ans-
Client Position: supine or sitting
One hand against greater trochanter
One hand against lateral femoral condyle


Ventrogluteal IM injection: length of needle, amount of solution
(Ans-
Length of needle: 1.5 - 2
Amount of solution: up to 3 mL


Ventrogluteal IM injection: location
(Ans- Client Position: side-lying/upper hip and knee slightly flexed

,Use your Right hand on client's Left hip and vice versa
Palm on greater trochanter; thumb toward groin; pointer finger
on/toward Anterior Superior Iliac Spine; middle finger slid back toward
Iliac Crest


IM Z-Track Technique...
(Ans-
Evidence-based technique to prevent:
Leakage of med out of muscle
Irritation of tissues due to leakage


Drawing up from an ampule instructions
(Ans-
1. Flick top of ampule
2. Use ampule snapper (snap away from you)
3. Use filter needle
4. Withdraw medication
5. Switch from filter needle to "give" needle


Recapping...
(Ans-
Never recap a used needle, use the "scoop" technique.

, Vials
(Ans-
Type of "container"
Plastic or glass
Unused vial - plastic "flip off" cap
Rubber stopper - reseals


Can be single or multi-dose


Drawing up medication from a vial
(Ans-
Good to roll the vial, never shake because it creates bubbles.
Vial is a closed system. Every time we draw out of a vial, shoot air in the
vial, invert, and then draw.


Subcutaneous injections degree
(Ans- 90 or 45


Intradermal injections degree
(Ans- 15