Clinical Reflective Essay

This week we had a clinical make up day in Sim lab. I learned how to give injections, oral medications, and put in Urinary Catheters. It was interesting to learn how to give subcutaneous and Intramuscular injections. I was nervous at first, because giving injections is a different technique then drawing blood. It was a great experience. I learned that I should give subcutaneous injections in the abdomen region about 45-90 degrees and this site is great for administering Insulin. It is important to alternate the sites to reduce the risk of scar tissue development as well. I also learned to give intramuscular injection at 90 degrees in the deltoid, vastus lateralis, and ventrogluteal muscles. I loved the distribution of oral medications to my patient. I was a bit awkward talking to a manikin, but it was a great experience. It is pivotal to remember the 7 rights of administration, because it can cause a medication error that can potential harm the patient.
In this case, I know to contact the prescriber. In addition, I already know how to put in urinary catheters from my job as an ER Clinical technician. I learned some great techniques that can enhance my skills. In addition, my patient’s health and wellness is essential, because I as I am performing invasive procedures (IVs, Urinary catheters) and it increase their risk of developing and infection. I should monitor my patient’s lab work as well as IV site for redness, swelling, leakage. Should also encourage my patient to report is they are having any pain or swelling in the urethra