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sheilaspns

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Which statement is true about Z track technique for intramuscular injections?
 
  A) The ventrogluteal site is used to prevent medication from seeping into the needle tract and onto the skin.
  B) Inject the needle at 90 degree angle, and after giving the injection, count to 10 prior to removal of the needle.
  C) After preparing the medication, use the same needle to prevent leakage along the tract of the injection.
  D) Add 0.1 mL of air to the syringe to seal off the medication and prevent it from leaking onto the skin.

Question 2

While administering the flu vaccine via the intramuscular route, the nurse sees a blood return in the syringe barrel after aspirating 0.1 mL. What is the nurse's next step?
 
  A) Inject the medication slowly.
  B) Remove the needle quickly and reinsert in a new site.
  C) Press down on the area with an alcohol pad.
  D) Withdraw the needle and prepare another injection.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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