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needle safety and medication injection (general patient care)

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show name of medication, dosage, time, and rout of administration. the first check is to compare the medication order to the medication.  
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show syringes, needles, alcohol swabs, gauze, adhesive bandage, sharps container, biohazard container, a tray, nonsterile gloves.  
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show describes the diameter of the lumen of the needle. the lower the number the wider the lumen.  
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show range from 14 to 31. with 14 being the largest and 31 being the smallest.  
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needle lengths   show
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intradermal lengths   show
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subcutaneous lengths   show
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intramuscular lengths   show
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deltoid muscle site   show
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show 90 degree angle. this is used when deep IM injections are prescribed or larger quantities of medicines are needed.  
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show mid to upper outer thigh. 90 degree angle. routinely used for vaccines and medication administration for infants and children younger than 3 years.  
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show 45 degree angle. do not aspirate vaccines, insulin or heparin. common sites include upper outer arm, abdomen, and thigh.  
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intradermal   show
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show in the mouth  
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buccal   show
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sublingual   show
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show typically used for targeted areas such as the bronchial passages. can be delivered via nebulizer  
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topical   show
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mucosal   show
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show for continuous slow absorption of various medications.  
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vaccines   show
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