Math exam

what are high alert medications?

Insulin and herapin

What is the correct angle for injection for an adult?

90 degrees

What is the correct angle for injection for a thin patient?

45 degrees

Always use an _____

Insulin syringe

what is the best injection site?

Abdomen- Fastest and consistent absorption

Never use _____

TB and standard syringe

What are rotate injections?

Prevents lipo-hypertrophy, improve absorption, protect tissue

what do you monitor after giving insulin?

Blood glucose, signs of hypoglycemia, signs of hyperglycemia

When to mix insulin?

Ordered to combine two compatible insulins

What is the injection site for subcutaneous heparin?

Abdomen- 2in away from umbilicus

What angle is the subcutaneous Heparin injection?

45-90 degrees

What do you monitor after giving a subcutaneous Heparin injection?

bleeding, hematomas, bruising

What to do if significant bleeding occurs after subcutaneous heparin injection?

Notify provider immediately if significant bleeding occurs

when giving ophthalmic (Eye) medications, remember..

Never touch the eye with the dropper, instill into the conjunctival sac, do NOT place directly on the cornea

Where do you apply topical medications?

only to infected area of the intact skin

What to avoid when applying topical medications?

Excessive application, large surface areas, vigorous rubbing

when giving a transdermal patch, remember..

Remove old patch first ,rotate application sites ,wear gloves, date/time the new patch