NUR 205 Exam 3
Where are the IM injection sites? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deltoid
Gluteus Maximus (not recommended)
Vastus lateralis ***
Recurs femoris
Subcutaneous injections - CORRECT ANSWER-Injection of a small amount of a
medication under the skin into fatty or connective tissue
45-90 degree angle
1 ml fluid maximum
Transdermal injection - CORRECT ANSWER-diffuse through the epidermis at a known
rate into the dermis
5-15 degree angle
Bevel up
Pull skin back
Make a "wheel"
6 rights of drug administration - CORRECT ANSWER-Right patient, right drug, right
dose, right route, right time, right documentation
3 medication checks - CORRECT ANSWER-Check MAR/order
Check when you pull the medication
Check at the patient bedside
How to know if your patient can swallow pills whole? - CORRECT ANSWER--ask if they
can
-check gag reflex
-when given report ask if they can take pills whole
Intramuscular (IM) - CORRECT ANSWER-injection into a muscle
No more than 3 ml
At a 90 degree angle
Endocrine system - CORRECT ANSWER-Glands secrete hormones that regulate
processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells.
Insulin Hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-Necessary for carb regulation and glucose
control
