General care simulation module

intramuscular injectionweb-based

Intramuscular injections are administered directly into the muscles, which allows the medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly. Intramuscular injections are also used for administering large amounts of medication or where oral intake is not possible. This module explains how to prepare for and administer intramuscular injections into the various sites (deltoid, vastus lateralis, dorsogluteal, ventrogluteal) using powdered and liquid medication. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers three scenarios that test your ability to administer intramuscular injections into the different sites. Practice the steps of the procedure as often as you want until you are confident. Describe and demonstrate the preparation for administering an intramuscular injection. Describe and demonstrate suitable injection sites for intramuscular injections. Describe and demonstrate appropriate needle and syringe selection for intramuscular injections. Describe and demonstrate correct preparation of the medication to be injected. Describe and demonstrate methods for reducing patient discomfort. Describe and demonstrate safe and correct administration of intramuscular injections using the deltoid, vastus lateralis, and dorsogluteal sites. Describe and demonstrate needle and blood safety. Understand and apply the correct post-procedure considerations. Define and demonstrate correct documentation. Understand and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. Understand and apply the appropriate drug safety guidelines (seven rights). Define and use related medical terminology.