Subcutaneous Medication Administration

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Questions and Answers

What gauge needle should be used for subcutaneous administration of medication?

  • 18 to 20 gauge
  • 28 to 30 gauge
  • 24 to 26 gauge (correct)
  • 32 to 34 gauge

What should be done if blood is aspirated when administering medication subcutaneously?

  • Continue administering the medication
  • Remove the needle and find another site (correct)
  • Rub the area in a circular motion
  • Inject the medication slowly

At what angle should the needle be inserted for subcutaneous administration of medication?

  • 90° angle
  • 60° angle
  • 30° angle
  • 45° angle (correct)

What should be done after removing the needle following subcutaneous medication administration?

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What is one of the key steps to ensure safe subcutaneous medication administration?

<p>Checking all five rights before proceeding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pinching the skin before inserting the needle for subcutaneous administration?

<p>To create a stable area for needle insertion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor for patient response after subcutaneous medication administration?

<p>To assess for any potential adverse effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if the drawn-up medication amount is incorrect?

<p>Discard the medication and start over (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Subcutaneous injection needle gauge?

24 to 26 gauge

Blood aspirated during subcutaneous injection?

Remove the needle, find another site.

Subcutaneous injection angle?

45° angle

Post-subcutaneous injection action?

Rub the area in a circular motion.

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Key step for safe subcutaneous injection?

Check all five rights.

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Purpose of pinching skin before subcutaneous injection?

To create a stable area for needle insertion.

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Why monitor patient response after subcutaneous administration?

To assess for any potential adverse effects.

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Incorrect medication amount drawn?

Discard the medication and start over.

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Study Notes

Subcutaneous Administration of Medication

  • For subcutaneous administration of medication, a 25-30 gauge needle should be used.
  • If blood is aspirated when administering medication subcutaneously, the needle should be withdrawn and the process restarted with a new needle.
  • The needle should be inserted at a 45- to 90-degree angle for subcutaneous administration of medication.
  • After removing the needle following subcutaneous medication administration, pressure should be applied to the site with a dry gauze for a few seconds.
  • One of the key steps to ensure safe subcutaneous medication administration is to verify the correct medication, dose, and patient.
  • Pinching the skin before inserting the needle for subcutaneous administration helps to lift the skin away from underlying tissue, reducing the risk of injecting into a muscle or vessel.
  • It is important to monitor for patient response after subcutaneous medication administration to ensure the medication is effective and not causing any adverse reactions.
  • If the drawn-up medication amount is incorrect, the healthcare professional should discard the medication and redraw the correct dose.

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