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    The document outlines the 13 steps for performing an intramuscular injection procedure, including preparing supplies, obtaining consent, administering the injection, observing the patient afterwards, and documenting the procedure. It also lists reading assignments on indications and sites for IM injections in children under 5. The examiner scores the student's performance of each step on a scale of 0 to 2.

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    The document outlines the 13 steps for performing an intramuscular injection procedure, including preparing supplies, obtaining consent, administering the injection, observing the patient afterwards, and documenting the procedure. It also lists reading assignments on indications and sites for IM injections in children under 5. The examiner scores the student's performance of each step on a scale of 0 to 2.

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    The document outlines the 13 steps for performing an intramuscular injection procedure, including preparing supplies, obtaining consent, administering the injection, observing the patient afterwards, and documenting the procedure. It also lists reading assignments on indications and sites for IM injections in children under 5. The examiner scores the student's performance of each step on a scale of 0 to 2.

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    Clinical Skills Intramuscular injection Procedure

    Student Name: Computer# Gp #

    Examiner (Print) Final Score /28= %

    Procedure step Not Done (0) Incorrect/ Correct (2)


    Incomplete (1)
    1. Greets patient, introduces self, verifies patient name,
    medication order and file number. Explains procedure.

    2. Student obtains consent and notes any allergies to


    cleansing solution, medications.
    -Ensures privacy and chaperone.

    3. Washes hands and gathers supplies(cotton swabs,


    cleaning solution, medication, 2 needles, syringe, sharps
    box)
    -Wears clean gloves.
    4: Draws up medication (noting expiry date), changes
    needle before injection into patient.

    5. Positions patient, uncover the area to be injected,


    draping as needed, identifies the proper landmarks for
    safe injection.
    AAs to explain injection sites.

    6. Disinfects the skin (outward spiral at least 2x)

    7. Ask the patient to relax the muscle.


    -Insert the needle swiftly at an angle of 90 degrees.

    8. Aspirate; if blood appears, withdraw needle & start


    again, if not proceed.

    9. Inject slowly keeping the needle stabilized.

    10. Withdraw needle swiftly and immediately places dry


    cotton swab.
    -discards needle in sharps container immediately.

    11. Observes patient for reaction, covers to maintain


    privacy. Thanks patient

    12.Cleans up area and washes hands


    13. Expresses need to document procedure including
    time, site, name and dose of medication.
    AAs to explain 7 rights of injection.

    Comments:

    Final Score /26

    Reading assignment.

    -indications, contraindications and complications of IM injection.


    -Sites for under-5 vaccination injection.

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