Intradermal injection 25-27 gauge, 3/8" to 5/8" long, insert 10-15 degree angle
IM needle length 1 to 1 1/2
SQ needle length 3/8-5/8 inch
Ventrogluteal site (IM) is recommended for volumes greater than 2 ml
Deltoid muslce (IM) used for 2ml or less
Administration of eardrops children <3 - st...
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Intradermal injection ✅25-27 gauge, 3/8" to 5/8" long, insert 10-15 degree angle
IM needle length ✅1 to 1 1/2
SQ needle length ✅3/8-5/8 inch
Ventrogluteal site (IM) ✅is recommended for volumes greater than 2 ml
Deltoid muslce (IM) ✅used for 2ml or less
Administration of eardrops ✅children <3 - straighten the external ear canal by pulling
ear down and back
Adults and children > 3 - pull auricle upward and outward
Administration of eyedrops ✅gently pull down skin below eye to expose conjunctival
sac and administer drops
How to administer sublingual medication ✅med goes under tongue, do not swallow or
drink anything until all the way dissolved
How to administer buccal medication ✅place the medication against the mucous
membranes of the cheek until it dissolves
How to administer PO medications ✅med is given by mouth and swallowed with fluid
How to administer topical medication ✅apply to mucous membranes through direction
application of a liquid or ointment, insertion of a medication into a body cavity, instillation
of fluid into a body cavity, irrigation of a body cavity or spraying meds into a body cavity
Luer-lok syringe ✅is the general syringe which have needles twisted onto the tip and
lock themselves in place
Non-luer-lok syringe ✅have needs that slip into the end
Tuberculin syringe ✅16ths of minim and 100ths of a ml. (capacity of 1ml). Used for
intradermal or subq
, Insulin syringe ✅0.3-1 ml and is calibrated in units
How do med errors occur ✅miscommunication, incomplete med orders
Do clients have the write to refuse meds and what do you do about it ✅yes, do not
administer the med and report it to the HCP
What is included in a med order ✅patient name
Name of drug
Dosage
Route
Frequency, time and special instructions
Date and time of order
Signature and licensure of person writing the order
What is included in the documentation of VS ✅Temperature
Heart rate
Respiratory rate
Blood Pressure
O2 sat
Pain
What is palliative care ✅focuses on reducing/relieving the symptoms of a disease w/o
attempting to provide a cure
What is hospice care ✅A type of care given to patients with PROGNOSIS OF LESSS
THAN 6 MONTHS to live that focuses on alleviating physical symptoms (NOT CURING)
& addressing psychological, social, and spiritual concerns (of the patient's family as
well).
What is critical thinking ✅the ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with
openness to question and reflect on the reasoning process
What are cams ✅complementary (therapies which are used in addition to conventional
treatment) and alternative therapies (therapies that replace allopathic medical care)
What is ADPIE ✅Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Active ROM ✅patient helps to perform the exercises
Passive ROM ✅movement of the body without effort by the patient
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