Subcutaneous Injection Quiz: UWI School of Nursing Checklist

What angle should the needle be injected at when administering the medication?

What should be done after withdrawing the needle during the administration process?

What should be used to cleanse the administration site before needle insertion?

Why is it important to avoid massaging the injection area?

Which step is necessary after cleansing the administration site?

What should be done after disposing of the needle and syringe?

What is the last step in the Administration of Medication – Subcutaneous Injection Checklist?

What should be done after changing the needle to one of appropriate size and length?

What is the purpose of withdrawing medication from an ampoule or vial and expelling air bubbles?

What is checked during the Second Check in the administration of medication?

Before selecting the correct medication from stock, what should be done?

Administration of Medication - Subcutaneous Injection Checklist

Wear gloves (if indicated) and identify appropriate administration site.
Assist patient to a comfortable position and clean the area with an alcohol swab.
Remove needle cap, expel air bubbles (if necessary), and pinch the selected area with non-dominant hand.
Inject the needle at a 45o-to-90o angle and release the tissue slowly.
Withdraw the needle quickly at the same angle it was inserted and apply gentle pressure with a dry cotton swab.

Pre-Administration Procedures

Ensure the drug is prescribed and wash hands.
Prepare necessary equipment and check the patient's chart for allergies and medication orders.
Identify the patient and perform hand hygiene.
Select the correct medication from stock and check it against the kardex.

Medication Preparation and Checks

Perform the FIRST CHECK: check the label of the medication container against the kardex, including the expiry date.
Perform the Second Check: check the medication against the kardex and perform drug calculation (Right Dose).
Withdraw medication from an ampoule or vial, expel air bubbles (if necessary), and change the needle to an appropriate size and length.
Recheck the label and medication(s) with the medication administration kardex (Third Check).

Patient Education and Recording

Educate the patient about the action of the drug and what to expect.
Record and document the administration of the medication in the kardex and patient's chart.
Evaluate the patient's response to the medication within an appropriate time frame.

Test your knowledge on the administration of medication via subcutaneous injection with this checklist quiz for Year II BScN students at UWI School of Nursing, Mona. Students will be scored based on satisfactory completion of tasks related to preparing equipment, checking patient's chart for allergies, and more.