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    Holy Angel University

    School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences

    NCM 103 RLE: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice


    Second Semester, SY 2022-2023
    Skills Checklist: ADMINISTERING AN INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
    Learning Objectives: Students will be able to administer drugs correctly via the intramuscular route.

    Purpose: To provide a medication the client requires (see specific drug action).

    Equipment:
    • Client’s MAR
    • Sterile medication (usually provided in an ampule or vial or prefilled syringe)
    • Syringe and needle of a size appropriate for the amount and type of solution to be administered
    • Antiseptic swabs / wet and dry cotton balls, micropore tape
    • Clean gloves (according to agency protocol)

    NOT
    Procedures YES Remarks
    YET

    ASSESSMENT

    Allergies to medication.

    Specific drug action, side effects, and adverse reactions.

    Tissue integrity of the selected site.

    Client’s age and weight to determine site and needle size.

    Client’s ability or willingness to participate.

    IMPLEMENTATION

    1. Check the MAR.

    2. Organize the equipment.

    3. Perform hand hygiene.

    4. Prepare the medication from the vial or ampule for drug withdrawal.

    5. Introduce yourself.

    6. Verify the client’s identity.

    7. Explain the procedure and purpose of the medication.

    8. Provide client privacy.

    9. Prepare the client.

    10. Select and locate the most appropriate site: deltoid area.

    11. Apply clean gloves.


    12. Locate the upper landmark for the deltoid site by placing four fingers across the
    deltoid muscle.
    13. Cleanse the skin at the site using firm, circular motion starting at the center
    and widening the circle outward.
    14. Allow skin to dry.
    15. Place a dry cotton ball between the third and fourth fingers of the non-
    dominant hand.
    16. Remove the needle cover and expel any air bubbles from the syringe.
    17. Using the non-dominant hand, firmly pressing the deltoid muscle for 10
    seconds.
    18. Hold the syringe between the thumb and forefinger (as if holding a pen) of the
    dominant hand.
    19. Pierce the skin quickly and smoothly at a 900 angle into the muscle.

    20. Hold the barrel of the syringe steady with your non-dominant hand.
    21. Aspirate by pulling back on the plunger with your dominant hand for 5-10
    22. If blood does not appear, inject the medication steadily and slowly.

    23. Withdraw the needle smoothly at the same angle of insertion.


    24. Release the skin. Apply gentle pressure at the site with a dry cotton ball.

    25. Proper disposal of the materials used.


    26. Remove and discard gloves.

    27. Perform hand hygiene.


    EVALUATION

    Conduct appropriate follow-up such as desired effect (e.g., relief of pain, lowered body
    temperature) any adverse effects (e.g., nausea, vomiting, and skin rash). Report
    deviations from normal to the primary care provider. Complete documentation.
    Document all relevant information.
    Personal and Professional Attributes

    1. Wears complete uniform & is well-groomed.

    2. Follows the policies, procedures and guidelines of the skills performance.

    3. Proper disposal of the materials used.

    4. Work station is clean.

    5. Demonstrates confidence

    6. Observes manners and courtesies.

    RATING: _____________________________

    ________________________________ _________________________________
    Student’s Signature over Printed Name Evaluator’s Signature over Printed Name

    DATE: ___________________________ DATE: ____________________________

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