Chapter 52 Study Guide — Administering Injections & Immunizations

✅ WHAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO

Chapter Objectives

Knowledge, skills, and behaviors covered in this chapter.

📖 Knowledge Base

🖐️ Skills

🌟 Behaviors

🔤 WORDS TO KNOW

Key Terms Glossary

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💉 THE 3 THAT MAs GIVE

Parenteral Injection Routes

Each has its own angle, needle, and purpose.

⚠️ Scope of Practice — IV Injections: In many states, MAs are not permitted to give direct IV injections or start an IV line. You may still monitor a running IV or port — recognize problems (redness, swelling) and report them immediately. You may draw up IV medication for a provider in an emergency, but never change the bag yourself, even for "just fluids." Always check your own state's scope of practice.

📏 3 CALIBRATIONS

Syringe Types

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🧪 GETTING MEDICATION READY

Preparing Medication for Injection

Three source containers, three slightly different techniques.

🚨 NEEDLES ARE NOT FORGIVING

Needle Safety & Disposal

Proper handling protects the patient, you, and everyone after you.

🗑️ Disposal Rules

Every time, no exceptions

🩹 If a Needlestick Happens

Before injection vs. after

📍 WHERE IM INJECTIONS GO

Intramuscular Injection Sites

Site choice depends on patient size, age, and the medication itself.

〰️ FOR IRRITATING MEDS

The Z-Track Method

Prevents medication from leaking back along the needle's path.

🧒 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Injections for Infants & Children

Smaller patients need smaller everything — and a lot more reassurance.

👶 Technique Adjustments

Vastus lateralis is preferred for infants/young children

💬 Making It Easier

Engagement beats force, every time

🧬 HOW VACCINES WORK

3 Types of Immune Stimulation

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📋 BEFORE YOU VACCINATE

Vaccine Prep, Documentation & Policy

Consent, screening, and the paperwork that has to happen every time.

✅ Before Administering

Screen and document

🏫 School & Program Notes

Exemptions and access programs

🦠 WHAT VACCINES PROTECT AGAINST

Common Illnesses Reduced by Immunizations

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📌 STICKY NOTES

Big Takeaways

The chapter, broken into digestible sticky notes.

🧠 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Quick Quiz

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