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The vastus lateralis muscle is appropriate for injections for which patient(s)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Children younger than 3 years of age
  b. Elderly
  c. Debilitated
  d. Nonambulatory
  e. Ambulatory
  f. Healthy

Question 2

Which statement(s) about administering medications parenterally is/are true? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Subcut absorption is slower than intradermal absorption.
  b. Two mL or less should be administered in a subcut site.
  c. The gluteal area is recommended for children.
  d. Needles 1 to 1 inches in length are common for IM injections.
  e. The scapular areas of the back may be used for intradermal injections.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, E, F
Children younger than 3 years of age, ambulatory patients, and otherwise healthy patients may receive injections in the vastus lateralis. Elderly, debilitated, and nonambulatory patients may have reduced muscle mass in the vastus lateralis and therefore poor absorption of injected medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
No more than 2 mL of medication should be injected into a subcut site. Needle length of 1 to 1 inches is common for IM injections. The upper chest, scapular areas of the back, and the inner aspect of the forearms are commonly used as sites for intradermal injections. Subcutaneous absorption is faster than intradermal absorption. Because of the undeveloped muscle mass in children, the gluteal area is not recommended for IM injection.



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