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mydiamond

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When is it acceptable to use the deltoid muscle as an injection site for infants?
 
  a. Medication is irritating.
  b. Dose is a long-acting medication.
  c. Child is combative.
  d. Volume is quite small.

Question 2

Which nursing action is accurate when administering an IM injection using the Z track method?
 
  a. Use a 1-inch needle.
  b. Add 0.5 mL of air to the syringe.
  c. Vigorously massage the injection site.
  d. Pinch up the skin.



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Bigfoot1984

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The deltoid site should be used in infants only when the volume is quite small, the medication is nonirritating, and the dose will be quickly absorbed. Irritating and long-acting medications should be injected in deep muscle tissue such as the vastus lateralis. A combative child should be adequately restrained and injected in a fairly large muscle mass.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Adding 0.5 mL of air ensures that the drug will clear the needle. A 1-inch needle may not ensure deep muscle penetration. Massaging the injection site could cause the medication to leak into the muscle tissue. The skin should be stretched, not pinched up.




mydiamond

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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