IM INJECTION Flashcards by Thivyaa Gangatharan

Q

Which needle is used for IM of buttocks?

A

Green, 21

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Subcut or intradermal

A

Orange

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Q

Which one is used for intramuscular injections?

A

Blue needle

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Q

For subcut insulin, which one do you use?

A

Needle attached to syringe

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Q

What do you do to the skin if you’re doing SC vs IM

A

SC - squeeze skin

IM - stretch skin out

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SC is given at how many degrees?

A

45

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Q

What is the exception to this 45 degree SC rule?

A

Insulin SC is given at 90 degrees

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Q

How much of the needle goes in for IMor SC

A

2/3

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Q

How much of the needle goes in for insulin SC?

A

Whole thing

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Q

IM is given at how many degrees

A

90 degrees

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