Question

16. T F Chapter 9 . Administration by the parenteral Route 45 17. T F 18 T F A health care professional should be aware that sterile needles may be recapped, maintainine sterility and preventing needle sticks. A health care professional administering a subcutaneous heparin injection should inject in the fat pad of the abdomen, at least 2 inches away from the umbilicus. There are two types of intravenous administration continuous IV infusion or intermittent IV infusion (piggyback or bolus/push). A health care professional administering an intramuscular injection should insert the needle at al 90-degree angle with a quick, dart-like motion of the dominant hand. A health care professional should advise a patient after receiving a Z-track IM injection that walking will aid absorption and that tight garments should be avoided because they cause 10. T F 20. T F pressure on the site.

Answer 1

16.false.sterile needle is recapped to discard no to keep sterile.it becomes unsterile after opening.

17.True.it is given in the subcutaneous fat of abdomen atleast 2 inches away ar 45 degree qngle.

18.True.morethan 10 ml solutions are given through iv drip set.others are administered directly.

19.false.it is administerd at 90 degree but not quickly .

20.True.