Exam 1 RNSG 1216 WITH QUALITY SOLUTIONS 2023

What are the SIX rights of medication administration? 1.)patient 2,) medication 3.)dose 4.)time 5.)route 6.)Documentation How much volume can the nurse administer in different muscles for IM injections? Deltoid Deltoid: up to 2 mL with a 1-in to 1-1/2 in pre schoolers get 0.5 to 1 inch Which route of medication has the fastest absorption? Intravenous How much volume can the nurse administer in Ventrogluteal muscles for IM injections? preferred site for infants 1.) 3 mL of medication with an 18- to 25-gauge, 1½-inch for oil based or viscous solutions 2.) Use a 22- to 27-gauge, ⅝- to 1-inch needle for aqueous solutions. 3.)infants get 1mL with 1 inch needle 4.) smaller infants get 0.5 mL with 5/8 needle How much volume can the nurse administer in different muscles for IM injections? Vastus Lateralis: adult 3 mL 18- to 25-gauge, 1½-inch oil & V (adult 22- to 27- gauge AS) infant1 mL with a ½- to 1-inch, 21- to 25-gauge smaller 0.5 mL with a ⅝-inch, 21- to 25-gauge toddler 2 mL with a 1-inch, 21- to 25- 3 and older 2 to 3 mL with a ½- to 1-inch, 21- to 25-gauge What is the max volume to be administered intramuscularly? Normal adult: 2-5mL Children, older adults, and thin patients: 2mL Small children/older infants: 1mL Smaller infants: 0.5mL What is the proper way to administer an Intramuscular injection? Palpate bony land marks. Use Z-track Method. Gauge: usually 22-27 Needle Length: 1-1.5 inches Angle: 90 degrees