« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse must administer hepatitis B immunoglobulin 0.5 mL intramuscularly to a 3-day-old infant ... (Read 60 times)

rlane42

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 594
on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse must administer hepatitis B immunoglobulin 0.5 mL intramuscularly to a 3-day-old infant born to an HB Ag-positive mother. Which injection site should the nurse choose to administer this injection?
 
  a. Ventrogluteal
  b. Vastus lateralis
  c. Deltoid
  d. Dorsogluteal

Question 2

An adult patient admitted with lower gastrointestinal bleeding is prescribed a unit of packed red blood cells. Which gauge needle should be inserted to administer this blood product?
 
  a. 18 gauge
  b. 22 gauge
  c. 24 gauge
  d. 26 gauge


bigsis44

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

An infant lying in the crib, looking at the mobiles hanging above him. An infant lying in the crib, looking at the mobiles hanging above him.
Measuring the Weight and Length of an Infant Measuring the Weight and Length of an Infant
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Standards Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Standards
An infant begins to notice the external environment by the age of 4 to 8 months An infant begins to notice the external environment by the age of 4 to 8 months
Adjustments of the Infant at Birth Adjustments of the Infant at Birth
Infant mortality by income quintile, urban Canada, 1996 Infant mortality by income quintile, urban Canada, 1996
Video: Digestion Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library