Medical Injections Procedures for Medical Assistants

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How should a Medical Assistant act during an injection procedure?

Confidently, competently, and strictly professional

Confidently, competently, friendly, and compassionate (correct)

Confidently, competently, and reserved

Confidently, competently, and distant

What is a common side effect of injections according to the text?

Headaches

Dizziness

Mild pain (correct)

Nausea

Why should a patient relax their arm prior to an injection?

To make it easier for the assistant to hold their arm steady

To reduce pain and make the insertion smoother (correct)

To prevent any bleeding after the injection

To increase muscle tension for a smoother injection

What might cause a patient to feel more anxious during an injection procedure?

Speaking to the patient from behind Signup and view all the answers

Which position is advised for intradermal (ID) injections?

Sitting position Signup and view all the answers

Why should communication with the patient be face-to-face during procedure preparation?

To ensure patients can hear instructions clearly Signup and view all the answers

What effect does tense or flexed arms have on injections?

Makes injections more painful Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to describe the procedure in language patients can understand?

To help alleviate patient anxiety and fear Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in administering medication?

Selecting the right drug Signup and view all the answers

How do you ensure you are giving the right dose of medication?

Use the concentration of the drug to calculate the dose and double-check your math Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

To determine how much fluid to draw into the syringe to administer the desired dose Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'WANT' in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

The desired dose of medication prescribed by the provider Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'GOT' in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

The concentration of the medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting the units in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

To ensure the units of measurement are consistent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting the medication volume in liquid to 1 in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

To simplify the calculation by eliminating the need for unit conversions Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented after administering medication?

The time, date, drug name, dose, route, and the patient's response Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Patient, Right Route' principle?

To ensure medication safety and prevent medication errors Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'route' in the context of medication administration?

The method by which the medication is taken to be absorbed by the appropriate tissue Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety & Health Administration Signup and view all the answers

Where should the needle be inserted for an intramuscular deltoid injection?

Into the center of the deltoid muscle Signup and view all the answers

How should the medication volume be measured?

When the top, flat part of the black end of the plunger is aligned with the desired measurement line Signup and view all the answers

If administering two injections into the same muscle, what is the minimum distance they should be apart?

1 inch Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical structure should be avoided when administering an intramuscular deltoid injection?

The acromion process Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for capping a needle?

Using the one-handed scoop method Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before entering a patient's room for an injection?

Sanitize your hands Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rate for injecting the medication during an intramuscular deltoid injection?

$1$ mL per second Signup and view all the answers

What should be done immediately after removing the needle during an intramuscular deltoid injection?

Activate the needle's safety guard Signup and view all the answers

Which injection site is being referred to in the text?

Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct way to hold the needle during an intramuscular deltoid injection?

Between the thumb and index finger, like holding a writing utensil or a dart Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of injecting air into the medication vial before drawing up the medication?

To equalize the pressure in the vial, preventing a vacuum Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the used needle and syringe after an intramuscular deltoid injection?

Deposit the needle and syringe as a single unit into a rigid biohazard Sharps container Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the small bump at the center of the black end of the plunger?

To compensate for the medication near the neck of the syringe Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for administering and documenting a medication once it has been drawn up?

The medical assistant who drew up the medication Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical structure should be avoided when administering a subcutaneous injection in the posterior upper arm?

The ulnar nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the fake medication labels on the bacteriostatic water vials used in the class?

To simulate real-life scenarios Signup and view all the answers

If administering two subcutaneous injections in the posterior upper arm, what is the recommended minimum distance between the injection sites?

1 inch Signup and view all the answers

What tissue layer is located between the dermal layers and muscle tissue?

Hypodermis Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical landmark is used to identify the deltoid muscle for an intramuscular injection?

The shoulder joint and upper humerus Signup and view all the answers

Injections are administered by means of ______ injection.

parenteral Signup and view all the answers

The six steps for medication administration are referred to as the six ______ of medication administration.

rights Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is responsible for administering and documenting a medication once it has been drawn up.

Medical Assistant Signup and view all the answers

The ______ layer is located between the dermal layers and muscle tissue.

subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the first step in administering medication.

Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Patient, Right Route Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is a common side effect of injections.

bruise Signup and view all the answers

After drawing up the medication into a syringe, you'll bring the ______

syringe Signup and view all the answers

For every 2mL of liquid drawn into your syringe, there will be 60mg of ______

medication Signup and view all the answers

The end goal of medication calculation is to determine how much fluid you NEED to draw into a syringe in order to administer the dose the provider ______

WANTs Signup and view all the answers

Units in the Medication Weight and WANT must be the same units. Mg to mg, or mcg to mcg, or g to g. If they are not the same, you should do a metric conversion to make them the ______

same Signup and view all the answers

The medication concentration must have a Medication Volume of Liquid equal to ______

1 Signup and view all the answers

Using the example 60mg/2ml, the 2ml must be converted to ______

1ml Signup and view all the answers

The formula “How much you want” over “how much you have” equals “how much you ______.” How many times does 30 go into 15?

need Signup and view all the answers

Remember, Before putting these two known values into the formula, there are 2 important conversion steps that must be completed, if ______

needed Signup and view all the answers

The medication’s concentration is a ratio of Weight of Medication per Medication Volume in ______.

Liquid Signup and view all the answers

The physician’s medication request may come like this: “Please give John Smith 15 mg of ______.”

Toradol Signup and view all the answers

The ______ layer is located between the dermal layers and muscle tissue.

subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is responsible for administering and documenting a medication once it has been drawn up.

Medical Assistant Signup and view all the answers

The six steps for medication administration are referred to as the six ______ of medication administration.

rights Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the first step in administering medication.

Right Drug Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical structure should be avoided when administering an intramuscular deltoid injection?

acromion process Signup and view all the answers

If administering two injections into the same muscle, what is the minimum distance they should be apart?

1 inch Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'GOT' in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

amount available Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical landmark is used to identify the deltoid muscle for an intramuscular injection?

acromion process Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of injections according to the text?

palpable bump Signup and view all the answers

Which injection site is being referred to in the text?

deltoid Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a large muscle covering the shoulder joint and upper humerus.

deltoid Signup and view all the answers

Once the correct ORDERED VOLUME is drawn up, along with ensuring the absence of ______, the needle can be withdrawn from the vial.

air bubbles Signup and view all the answers

The Medical Assistant that draws up the ______ is who administers it and documents in the patient's chart.

medication Signup and view all the answers

Before entering the room with the patient, you will check your ______ lot number and expiration for a 3rd time.

medication's Signup and view all the answers

As with any injection, it is important to identify ______ landmarks to be sure to inject the medication into a safe area for optimal absorption.

anatomical Signup and view all the answers

Inject the same amount of ______ into the vial that you will be taking out in fluid, as failure to retain equalized pressure in the vial creates a vacuum leading to drawing up difficulties.

air Signup and view all the answers

OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) recommends using the "______" method, where you use one hand to slide the needle into the optimally-positioned cap while keeping the other hand behind your back.

one-handed scoop Signup and view all the answers

Before each and every injection, you must verify the ______ patient with two patient identifiers, and sanitize your hands.

right Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is purposefully spelled incorrectly, as to never confuse it with a real medication.

Toradl Signup and view all the answers

None of these tasks can be shared with anyone else—it must be the same person ______ all three steps.

performing Signup and view all the answers

Cleanse the area with an ______, starting at the intended site and circling outward.

antiseptic Signup and view all the answers

With your non-dominant hand, lightly grasp the patient's ______ 1-2 inches above the intended injection site.

skin Signup and view all the answers

With your dominant hand, hold the needle close to the patient at a ______ angle from the skin.

45º Signup and view all the answers

Swiftly insert the needle all the way to the ______.

hub Signup and view all the answers

Smoothly inject the entire contents at rate of ______ per second.

1mL Signup and view all the answers

Medical Injections Procedures for Medical Assistants

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How should a Medical Assistant act during an injection procedure?

What is a common side effect of injections according to the text?

Why should a patient relax their arm prior to an injection?

What might cause a patient to feel more anxious during an injection procedure?

Which position is advised for intradermal (ID) injections?

Why should communication with the patient be face-to-face during procedure preparation?

What effect does tense or flexed arms have on injections?

Why is it important to describe the procedure in language patients can understand?

What is the first step in administering medication?

How do you ensure you are giving the right dose of medication?

What is the purpose of the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

What is the 'WANT' in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

What is the 'GOT' in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

What is the purpose of converting the units in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

What is the purpose of converting the medication volume in liquid to 1 in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

What should be documented after administering medication?

What is the purpose of the 'Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Patient, Right Route' principle?

What is the meaning of the term 'route' in the context of medication administration?

What does the acronym OSHA stand for?

Where should the needle be inserted for an intramuscular deltoid injection?

How should the medication volume be measured?

If administering two injections into the same muscle, what is the minimum distance they should be apart?

What anatomical structure should be avoided when administering an intramuscular deltoid injection?

What is the recommended method for capping a needle?

What should be done before entering a patient's room for an injection?

What is the recommended rate for injecting the medication during an intramuscular deltoid injection?

What should be done immediately after removing the needle during an intramuscular deltoid injection?

Which injection site is being referred to in the text?

Which of the following is the correct way to hold the needle during an intramuscular deltoid injection?

What is the purpose of injecting air into the medication vial before drawing up the medication?

What should be done with the used needle and syringe after an intramuscular deltoid injection?

What is the reason for the small bump at the center of the black end of the plunger?

Who is responsible for administering and documenting a medication once it has been drawn up?

Which anatomical structure should be avoided when administering a subcutaneous injection in the posterior upper arm?

What is the purpose of the fake medication labels on the bacteriostatic water vials used in the class?

If administering two subcutaneous injections in the posterior upper arm, what is the recommended minimum distance between the injection sites?

What tissue layer is located between the dermal layers and muscle tissue?

What anatomical landmark is used to identify the deltoid muscle for an intramuscular injection?

Injections are administered by means of ______ injection.

The six steps for medication administration are referred to as the six ______ of medication administration.

The ______ is responsible for administering and documenting a medication once it has been drawn up.

The ______ layer is located between the dermal layers and muscle tissue.

The ______ is the first step in administering medication.

A ______ is a common side effect of injections.

After drawing up the medication into a syringe, you'll bring the ______

For every 2mL of liquid drawn into your syringe, there will be 60mg of ______

The end goal of medication calculation is to determine how much fluid you NEED to draw into a syringe in order to administer the dose the provider ______

Units in the Medication Weight and WANT must be the same units. Mg to mg, or mcg to mcg, or g to g. If they are not the same, you should do a metric conversion to make them the ______

The medication concentration must have a Medication Volume of Liquid equal to ______

Using the example 60mg/2ml, the 2ml must be converted to ______

The formula “How much you want” over “how much you have” equals “how much you ______.” How many times does 30 go into 15?

Remember, Before putting these two known values into the formula, there are 2 important conversion steps that must be completed, if ______

The medication’s concentration is a ratio of Weight of Medication per Medication Volume in ______.

The physician’s medication request may come like this: “Please give John Smith 15 mg of ______.”

The ______ layer is located between the dermal layers and muscle tissue.

The ______ is responsible for administering and documenting a medication once it has been drawn up.

The six steps for medication administration are referred to as the six ______ of medication administration.

The ______ is the first step in administering medication.

What anatomical structure should be avoided when administering an intramuscular deltoid injection?

If administering two injections into the same muscle, what is the minimum distance they should be apart?

What is the 'GOT' in the 'Want / Got = Need' formula?

What anatomical landmark is used to identify the deltoid muscle for an intramuscular injection?

What is a common side effect of injections according to the text?

Which injection site is being referred to in the text?

The ______ is a large muscle covering the shoulder joint and upper humerus.

Once the correct ORDERED VOLUME is drawn up, along with ensuring the absence of ______, the needle can be withdrawn from the vial.

The Medical Assistant that draws up the ______ is who administers it and documents in the patient's chart.

Before entering the room with the patient, you will check your ______ lot number and expiration for a 3rd time.

As with any injection, it is important to identify ______ landmarks to be sure to inject the medication into a safe area for optimal absorption.

Inject the same amount of ______ into the vial that you will be taking out in fluid, as failure to retain equalized pressure in the vial creates a vacuum leading to drawing up difficulties.

OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) recommends using the "______" method, where you use one hand to slide the needle into the optimally-positioned cap while keeping the other hand behind your back.

Before each and every injection, you must verify the ______ patient with two patient identifiers, and sanitize your hands.

The ______ is purposefully spelled incorrectly, as to never confuse it with a real medication.

None of these tasks can be shared with anyone else—it must be the same person ______ all three steps.

Cleanse the area with an ______, starting at the intended site and circling outward.

With your non-dominant hand, lightly grasp the patient's ______ 1-2 inches above the intended injection site.

With your dominant hand, hold the needle close to the patient at a ______ angle from the skin.