Administer IM injections so the needle is ___ to the patient's body and as close to a ___
degree angle as possible
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perpendicular; 90
,___ injections involve depositing medication into the loose connective tissue
underlying the dermis
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subcutaneous
The easiest and most desirable way to administer medications is:
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by mouth (PO)
the process of medications exiting the body through the lungs, exocrine glands,
bowel, kidneys, and liver
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excretion
What is the first thing the nurse must do when a medication error occurs?
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assess and examine the patient's condition
, IM injections: ___ mm for infants; ___ to ___ mm for toddlers and ___ to ___ mm for older
children
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25 (1 inch)
25 to 32 (1 to 1 1/4 inch)
38 to 51 (1 1/2 to 2 inch)
For SQ injections, base the needle length and angle of needle insertion on the
patient's ___
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weight
IM injections: Patients over 70 kg require a ___ to ___ inch needle
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1 to 1 1/2
When are verbal orders allowed?
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degree angle as possible
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perpendicular; 90
,___ injections involve depositing medication into the loose connective tissue
underlying the dermis
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subcutaneous
The easiest and most desirable way to administer medications is:
Give this one a try later!
by mouth (PO)
the process of medications exiting the body through the lungs, exocrine glands,
bowel, kidneys, and liver
Give this one a try later!
excretion
What is the first thing the nurse must do when a medication error occurs?
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assess and examine the patient's condition
, IM injections: ___ mm for infants; ___ to ___ mm for toddlers and ___ to ___ mm for older
children
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25 (1 inch)
25 to 32 (1 to 1 1/4 inch)
38 to 51 (1 1/2 to 2 inch)
For SQ injections, base the needle length and angle of needle insertion on the
patient's ___
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weight
IM injections: Patients over 70 kg require a ___ to ___ inch needle
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1 to 1 1/2
When are verbal orders allowed?
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